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Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast
Two baby boomers, Bill Price and Jumpin' John McDermott, bringing you podcasts highlighting the early history & evolution of Rock & Roll.
Episodes
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastLou Rawls
Greetings time travelers, and welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will be devoted to the American soul…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastLeon Russell
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will feature the multi-faceted rock artist Leon Russell, whose career spanned over…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastNovelty Song: Monster Mash
I'm your podcast host, Jumpin' John. I am recording this podcast in October 2026. So it seems appropriate to me that this episode in our Novelty Songs series…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBill Withers
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this episode will be devoted to the songwriter and soul singer known for his smooth baritone vocals…
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast60's Vocal Groups: The Shirelles
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock And Roll Flashback, I will highlight The Shirelles, one of the female vocal…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastNancy Sinatra
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this episode will discuss the singing career of Frank Sinatra's oldest daughter, Nancy…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: King Harvest and The Presidents
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I will feature two artists from the early 1970's, the band called…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSeals & Crofts
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the career of one of the most successful American soft-rock duos of…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastTommy Edwards - "It’s All in the Game"
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will feature singer and songwriter Tommy Edwards. Plus, I…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastTom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price. In this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will review the history of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSteely Dan
Welcome, time travelers, to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will summarize the career of a band known for their…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJethro Tull
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the career of one of the most distinctive and enduring…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: Walking the Dog
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I will feature Rufus Thomas, the writer and performer of his…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonder: Stories
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm today's host, Jumpin' John McDermott. In this edition of the One Hit Wonders series on Rock and Roll Flashback I will…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSam & Dave
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the highlights of the career of the American soul and R&B duo also…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBread
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, we’ll take a look at Bread, one of the bands that emerged…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastDanny & the Juniors
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback. I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will deal with a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania doo-wop and rock and roll…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: Please Mr. Postman
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I’ll feature the song titled “Please Mr. Postman”, that…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastDoo Wop: Little Anthony & The Imperials
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this Rock and Roll Flashback episode I will review the career of Little Anthony & the Imperials, a…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe O'Jays
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss one of the most successful and influential vocal groups in soul music…
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast'60's Vocal Groups: The Marvelettes
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of '60's Vocal Groups, I will feature The Marvelettes, who was one of the first to…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBlood, Sweat & Tears (1967-1972)
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss an American jazz rock music group founded in New York City in 1967 who…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Boys From Bromley: Peter Frampton
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will deal with the English musician Peter Frampton. It is Part 2 of a…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Boys From Bromley: David Bowie
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will deal with a man of multiple personas: David Bowie. It is Part 1…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastGene Pitney
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the songwriting and singing career of one of the most…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastMitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will feature Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, a rock…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastForgotten Rock Bands: The Happenings
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Forgotten Rock Bands I will feature the Happenings! This Paterson, New Jersey pop…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastArgent
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will review the history of the British band Argent, who emerged in the late 1960's…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBilly Preston - The Other Fifth Beatle
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and faithful, long time listeners will recall that back in 2024 we aired episode #65. That Rock and Roll…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Searchers
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will review the career of The Searchers, one of the bands…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastKool & the Gang
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will highlight the career of the American funk and pop band from Jersey…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Allman Brothers Band
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this podcast episode will be devoted to Billy Bob Thornton’s favorite band: the Allman Brothers Band!…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastForgotten Rock Bands: Canned Heat
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Forgotten Rock Bands, I will feature the blues and rock band from the mid 1960's…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Who (1964-1978)
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this episode will deal with an obscure English rock band formed in London, England in 1964. They call…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Commodores & Lionel Richie
Welcome all of you time travelers to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this episode will highlight the career of the American funk and soul group…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastForgotten Rock Bands: Sir Douglas Quintet
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Forgotten Rock Bands I will feature the Sir Douglas Quintet, who had two top 20 hits…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonder: John Fred & His Playboy Band
Welcome to an other episode of One Hit Wonders on rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this podcast episode I will review the story of John Fred and…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastNovelty Song: The Purple People Eater
Welcome to the Novelty Songs series here on Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and back in episode number 196 I discussed the 1958 novelty hit "Witch…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastElton John
Welcome all of you music lovers to another episode of Rock and Roll Flashback! This episode will attempt to generally summarize the career of the great Sir…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastNovelty Song: Witch Doctor
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and we'll be looking back at some of Rock and Roll's greatest artists, songs, and stories. This podcast…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I will feature the story behind the song titled “(Get Your…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSmokey Robinson & the Miracles (1955-1972)
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will review the highlights of the American vocal group that helped define…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastWolfman Jack
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will highlight the career of radio disc jockey Wolfman Jack. He certainly was a…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastGene Vincent
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will I discuss the highlights of the career of Gene Vincent, the…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSantana
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will review the highlights of one of the most versatile rock…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: Wild Thing
Welcome all of you time travelers to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers I will discuss the song "Wild…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastRitchie Valens
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will review the story of Ritchie Valens, one of Rock and Roll’s early pioneers. We…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Temptations
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will review the highlights of one of Motown's most successful vocal groups…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonder: Mercy
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this Rock and Roll Flashback episode of One Hit Wonders, I will review the history of the group…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode we will travel back in time to the late 1950's where I will review the career of The…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastMountain
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will discuss a band that became one of the definitive hard rock acts of the…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: Shakin' All Over
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I will feature the song titled “Shakin’ All Over”. Some of…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastEarth, Wind & Fire, Part 1
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review one of the premier bands of the 1970's and 1980's: Earth, Wind & Fire!…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastEarth, Wind & Fire, Part 2
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review one of the premier bands of the 1970's and 1980's: Earth, Wind & Fire!…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJoe Cocker
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will feature the career of the English singer Joe Cocker…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastTop 20 Moody Blues Songs
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will count down my twenty favorite songs by the Moody Blues! We welcome…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThree #1 Hits from 1961
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the back story behind three #1 songs on the US Billboard Hot 100 in…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastChet Atkins
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and in this podcast episode I will review the career highlights of the performer and producer who helped…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: Long Tall Sally
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this Rock and Roll Flashback episode of Songs That Were Covers, I will review one of the songs that…
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastB. B. King
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John and this podcast episode will be devoted to one of the most beloved American blues guitarists: B. B. King!…