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The Hidden History of Nineties Lollapalooza
A new book, Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, is full of fascinating unearthed stories about the most important festival of the 1990s. Authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour join host Brian Hiatt to break down some of the book's best moments: Eddie Vedder joining the freak show, Sinead O'Connor freaking out Courtney Love, Nine Inch Nails' equipment literally melting down onstage, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 mar 2025 - 53 min 21 seg
Metallica Secrets and More: Kirk Hammett Tells All
Kirk Hammett, author of the new book The Collection: Kirk Hammett, looks back at his years in Metallica, hanging out with Kurt Cobain and Lou Reed, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 mar 2025 - 01 hr 01 min 43 seg
Questlove on the Mysteries of Sly Stone and Much More
Questlove, director of the excellent new documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), dissects the greatness of Sly Stone, while also going deep on D'Angelo, Michael Jackson, and his own life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 mar 2025 - 49 min
50 Terrible Songs on Great Albums
Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to break down his list of terrible songs on great albums, from "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" to "Drunk and Hot Girls" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 mar 2025 - 01 hr 05 min 22 seg
My Life with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Mike Campbell Looks Back
Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, author of the great new book Heartbreaker: A Memoir, shares untold stories from his collaborations with Tom Petty and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 mar 2025 - 51 min 40 seg
Lady Gaga to the Rolling Stones: Andrew Watt's Studio Secrets
Super-producer Andrew Watt shares behind-the-scenes tales of working with Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, and many more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 feb 2025 - 48 min 21 seg
Why Was Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show So Controversial?
We dig into Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, and try to figure out why a great performance got some mixed reactions, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 feb 2025 - 39 min 36 seg
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the 2025 Grammys with Exec Producer Ben Winston
Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, goes deep on backstage secrets from this year's show with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 feb 2025 - 01 hr 02 min 47 seg
The Secret History of R.E.M.
We look back at the singular story of a great American band, with Peter Ames Carlin, author of the new book The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography, joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 ene 2025 - 01 hr 02 min 38 seg
Where Do Music Biopics Go After 'A Complete Unknown'?
We discuss the success of A Complete Unknown, look forward at the upcoming Bruce Springsteen and Beatles movies, and contemplate what might be next, from Fleetwood Mac to Prince, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 ene 2025 - 50 min 18 seg