Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper
An entertaining and educational look at the live — and sometimes studio — histories of some of rock's biggest acts.
Podcasting since 2020 • 191 episodes
Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper
Latest Episodes
E190: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin II' 55th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss Led Zeppelin's second album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its October 1969 release. I forgot to mention this in the episode, but 'II' eventually unseated 'Abbey Road' from the top spot on the charts. In t...
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Season 9
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Episode 190
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35:10
E189: Supertramp — 'Crime Of The Century' 50th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss Supertramp's third album, 'Crime Of The Century,' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its October 25, 1974 release. "Bloody Well Right" is one of the first songs — by anybody — that I recall really...
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Season 9
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Episode 189
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25:14
E188: Grateful Dead — Remembering Phil Lesh
In this episode, we pay tribute to Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, who passed peacefully one week ago at the age of 84. His singular approach to the bass is utterly inimitable, and he will be dearly missed...
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Season 9
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Episode 188
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15:51
E187: The Rolling Stones — 'It's Only Rock 'N' Roll' 50th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss the Rolling Stones' twelfth album, 'It's Only Rock 'N' Roll,' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its October 18, 1974 release. While far from their best album, it's still close enough to their creative peak th...
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Season 9
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Episode 187
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25:48
E186: The Beatles — 'Abbey Road' 55th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss the Beatles' final album, 'Abbey Road,' in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its September 26, 1969 release. Yes, 'Let It Be' was released six months later, but 'Abbey Road' is the last album they created togeth...
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Season 9
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Episode 186
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29:43