The Rise & Fall of Phil Spector

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The Rise & Fall of Phil Spector

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Oct 28, 2019

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In our first ever two hour episode, host Nate Wilcox interviews Mick Brown to get the story of Phil Spector, a man who had reached the pinnacle of the music world by age 23, went on to produce the Beatles and is now rotting in prison.This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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Oct 28, 2019

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"Let it Roll" is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

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1957 The Miracle Year of Rock & Roll: Ed Ward's History of Rock & Roll: A discussion with historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on 1957. by Let It Roll
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1963 The British Invasion is Coming!: Ed Ward's History of Rock & Roll: A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode is the continuation of a look at the year 1963. by Let It Roll
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1963 Brill Building pop is perfected: Ed Ward's History of Rock & Roll: A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on 1963. by Let It Roll
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The Butthole Surfers & the 80's Underground: In this episode, host Nate Wilcox and author James Burns talk about Burns' book, “Let’s Go to Hell: Scattered Memories of the Butthole Surfers”. by Let It Roll
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