The History of Rock and Roll
The Fifties, Sixties and Seventies | An Era That Shaped Our World
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I invite you to go back in time to the sixties and seventies, an era which shaped the world as we know it today. Let's re-discover the history of rock and roll through the eyes of a radio show host born nearly half a century later.
My shows are unique because not only do I play the music but I also like to talk about the history behind the songs as well.
Welcome 🎶
📻 Schedule Update
There will be no radio show this Thursday, March 12th, 2026 as I’ll be away attending an important event.
I’ll be back on the air next Monday, March 16th with more great music, stories, and rock & roll favorites. Thanks for tuning in and I’ll see you then! 🎶
🎸 Classic Rock & Festival Spotlight! 🎸
My latest show featured Classic Rock and Festival Spotlight — another great show with a mix of Beatles music, classic rock favorites, and some powerful blues.
A big thank you to our guests! Dennis Diken talked about the music of the Smithereens. Daniel Hartwell joined us to promote the upcoming Beatles on the Beach Festival. And Eric Meier and Adrian Forrest (Reverend Slim) shared stories about the blues while promoting Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience.
🎧 Don’t miss it! Another fun show filled with great music, great guests, and rock and blues history.
The topic for my next show:
Classic Rock Show | Smithereens, Beatles on the Beach Festival
Next Show: Monday, March 9th, 2026
The recording will be available by the afternoon or early evening
Special Guest(s): Dennis Diken, Daniel Hartwell, Eric Meier, Adrian Forrest – aka Reverend Slim
Guests on our shows help us keep the memories alive, and we’re so thankful for their contributions to history.
Make sure you don’t miss it!
I am so looking forward to seeing you then!
On another note, we cannot tell you how grateful we are to see how more and more people are discovering and tuning in to our shows. We do this show for love and we love it that you are listening to us.
The recording will be available by the afternoon or early evening.
Next Show: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
The recording will be available by the afternoon or early evening.
Classic Rock Show | Smithereens, Beatles on the Beach Festival
🎙️ Show Topic: Classic Rock & Festival Spotlight — 50s to 80s
This Monday, March 9th, 2026, we’re bringing you a classic mix of rock music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, with a touch of the 80s — the songs that shaped generations of rock fans.
From early rock pioneers to arena favorites, we’ll spin a wide range of artists who defined the sound of rock and roll. It’s the music you grew up with and the stories behind the artists who made it unforgettable.
We’ll also preview some exciting live events happening this month, including the upcoming Beatles on the Beach Festival in Boca Raton, Florida.
🕰️ Tune in for classic rock favorites, festival previews, and behind-the-scenes stories from the people keeping rock music alive.
📅 Mark your calendars: Monday, March 9th, 2026.
🎧 Don’t miss it! Rock and roll never goes out of style.
Guest(s) for our show:
Date: Monday, March 9th, 2026
🥁 Dennis Diken (The Smithereens)
Founding drummer of the New Jersey rock band The Smithereens, Dennis helped power a string of hits including “Only a Memory,” “A Girl Like You,” and “Too Much Passion.”
Dennis will discuss the band’s legacy, their influence on power pop and alternative rock, and promote their upcoming performance at the Funky Biscuit on March 19th.
🎙️ Daniel Hartwell
Promoter and producer for United We Rock and the Beatles on the Beach Festival. Daniel will preview the upcoming festival taking place at Mizner Park in Boca Raton, Florida, March 12–15, 2026.
The event brings together tribute bands, musicians, artists, and Beatles fans from around the world.
🎶 Eric Meier
Business partner and co-owner of the legendary Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi alongside actor Morgan Freeman.
Eric co-produces Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, a touring show blending Delta blues with orchestral arrangements. He’ll discuss the performance coming to the Beatles on the Beach Festival and the celebration of Mississippi’s blues heritage.
🎸 Adrian Forrest (Reverend Slim)
Known as Reverend Slim, Adrian Forrest is a bassist and arranger with Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience. Based in Mississippi, he brings deep roots in blues and American music.
Adrian will discuss the Symphonic Blues Experience project, its appearances at the Beatles on the Beach Festival, and the enduring power of blues music.
Classic Rock Show | Smithereens, Beatles on the Beach Festival
Our latest recorded show
Important Event News
🎶 Abbey Road on the River 2026 🎶
📍 Where: Big Four Station Park, Jeffersonville, Indiana
📅 When: May 21st–25th, 2026
Celebrate the world’s largest Beatles and 60s music festival! 🌟
Enjoy five days of peace, love, and great music featuring **Micky Dolenz: 60 Years of the Monkees**, **Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits**, **The Cowsills**, **Wings guitarist Laurence Juber**, and many more incredible artists. 🎸🎤
📲 For tickets and details, visit arotr.com
Don’t miss out!
📚 The Beatles Looking Back: The Final Trip 📚
👤 Author: Tom Fontaine
📅 Release: 2025
Step inside the world of Beatles memorabilia with Tom Fontaine’s brand-new book *The Beatles Looking Back: The Final Trip.*
A fascinating journey through rare treasures, collectibles, and stories every fan will love. ✨
📲 Learn more and grab your copy at: Rare Lifetime Collections>
Breaking News
Beatles Book Spotlight: Milestones, Anniversaries & New Releases
Celebrate new and milestone Beatles book releases from two acclaimed authors. Explore fresh insights into Lennon, McCartney, and the Beatles legacy – and grab your special editions before they’re gone!
📘 Chip Madinger
Join the celebration of two milestone birthdays:
LENNONOLOGY | Strange Days Indeed turns 10, and
Eight Arms To Hold You celebrates its 25th anniversary!
Both are now available as fully searchable PDFs – individually or as a bundle. Plus, the paperback edition of LENNONOLOGY is now 25% off for U.S. orders.
📗 Martin Orkin
Music historian Martin Orkin presents the acclaimed Rivals of the Beatles Volumes 1 & 2, diving deep into the artists who stood alongside the Fab Four. He also brings you The Beatles Hit Singles Part 1: Beatlemania 1962–1965 and the upcoming Part 2: Magical Mystery Tour 1966–1970. These essential reads are a must for every Beatles collector.
Make sure to mark your calendars for these incredible celebrations of Beatles music and culture, and stay tuned for more information to come! 🗓️🎵
Radio Broadcast
Adrian will discuss the Symphonic Blues Experience project, its appearances at the Beatles on the Beach Festival, and the enduring power of blues music.
My latest show on Beatles Connection and Top 10 Beatles Lists was another good show and we thank Charles Rosenay for coming on the show.
Next topic for this Monday, March 9th will be a regular classic rock topic as we’re bringing you a classic mix of rock music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, with a touch of the 80s — the songs that shaped generations of rock fans.
From early rock pioneers to arena favorites, we’ll spin a wide range of artists who defined the sound of rock and roll. It’s the music you grew up with and the stories behind the artists who made it unforgettable.
We’ll also preview some exciting live events happening this month, including the upcoming Beatles on the Beach Festival in Boca Raton, Florida.
With 3 guests we're welcoming are:
Dennis Diken, drummer and founding member of the New Jersey rock band The Smithereens, Dennis helped power a string of hits including “Only a Memory,” “A Girl Like You,” and “Too Much Passion.”
Dennis will discuss the band’s legacy, their influence on power pop and alternative rock, and promote their upcoming performance at the Funky Biscuit on March 19th.
Daniel Hartwell, promoter and producer for United We Rock and the Beatles on the Beach Festival. Daniel will preview the upcoming festival taking place at Mizner Park in Boca Raton, Florida, March 12–15, 2026.
The event brings together tribute bands, musicians, artists, and Beatles fans from around the world.
We'll discuss about the upcoming and past events of Beatles on the Beach Festival.
Eric Meier, a Business partner and co-owner of the legendary Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi alongside actor Morgan Freeman.
Eric co-produces Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, a touring show blending Delta blues with orchestral arrangements. He’ll discuss the performance coming to the Beatles on the Beach Festival and the celebration of Mississippi’s blues heritage.
Tune in for classic rock favorites, festival previews, and behind-the-scenes stories from the people keeping rock music alive.
The show will be podcast this Monday, March 9th by the afternoon or early evening at www.thehistoryofrockandroll.net and it's recorded from Debonaire Studio in Sunrise, FL.
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https://thehistoryofrockandroll.net/radio/2026/Beatles-Top-10-Lists-Connection-Guest-Charles-Rosenay.mp3
Here's a recording of my latest show we focused on Beatles Connection and Top 10 Beatles Lists — a fun topic filled with great music and Beatles history.
We played songs from The Beatles along with artists connected to them, including The Monkees, Badfinger, Herman’s Hermits, Wings, Billy J. Kramer, Peter and Gordon, and more.
A big thank you to Charles Rosenay for joining the show to talk about his book on the Beatles Top 10 Lists and share stories about the many people he has met through the Beatles world.
Its now podcast at www.thehistoryofrockandroll.net and it'll be found on Recorded Shows. WHAM-O!!!
My latest show on Beatles and Rock Music Legends was another good show, but it was informative. And we thank Denny Seiwell, Caruso, Shannon MacDonald and Billy Stanley for coming on the show.
Next topic for this Thursday, March 5th, will be on Beatles Connection — Top 10 Beatles Lists packed with Fab Four favorites and the artists linked to their legacy.
We’ll spin songs from the Beatles’ early years through their solo careers. Then we branch out — to Badfinger, The Monkees, Vanilla Fudge, The Hollies, The Cyrkle, Wings, Ringo’s All-Starr Band, The Quarrymen, Klaatu, The Knickerbockers, Herman’s Hermits, Pete Best, The Turtles, and more.
This is about influence. Inspiration. And the ripple effect of the most important band in rock history.
With a special guest we're welcoming back is Charles Rosenay, a Beatles historian, convention host, and author of The Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists.
Charles returns to promote his appearances at Beatles on the Beach Festival and to share fascinating countdowns connecting the Beatles to artists across generations.
From chart battles to tribute bands to hidden collaborations, Charles brings deep Beatles knowledge and a fresh perspective on how the Fab Four continue to influence rock music today.
Tune in for countdowns, connections, and Beatles trivia that even longtime fans may not know.
The show will be podcast this Thursday, March 5th by the afternoon or early evening at www.thehistoryofrockandroll.net and it's recorded from Debonaire Studio in Sunrise, FL.
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