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• Part 1: The Story of The Rolling Stones

  Experience one of music's big bang moments when 19-year-old Mick Jagger, carrying a handful of RnB albums, ran into Keith Richards on a train platform. Together, they would overcome tragedy, addictions, death and mayhem of all sorts to make it to the top and stay there.  This isn't just the tale of a band, it's the saga of survival, reinvention and rebellion, and at its core, it's the story of two kids from Dartford, Mick and Keith, who led The Stones to became undisputed icons of rock and roll. In Part 1 you'll learn. How fate intervened to bring all of The Stones together as a bandWho really founded The Stones and the strange origins of the band name  The role that two women played in influencing their music About one of the first famous deaths in rock The financial mayhem they faced & the role of a mysterious Prince Some of the factors that drove their dark songs like Gimme Shelter & Sympathy for the DevilWant to learn more music history?  Subscribe to our bonus Garage to Stadium content across our social + web channelsGuest BioChristopher Sanford is the author of The Rolling Stones: 60 years, he's written acclaimed biographies of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Sting and Kurt Cobain, as well as books on John F Kennedy and Roman Polanski. For more than two decades, he's written about music and film for major media outlets on both sides of the Atlantic. Rolling Stone magazine has called him "the preeminent author in his field". 

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• Part 2: The Story of The Rolling Stones

  In Part 2, we journey through the 1970s and ’80s, to experience how The Rolling Stones navigated financial ruin, courtroom battles, and drug-fueled chaos. Their survival and evolution forged their legend—every scar a jewel in the crown they wear today.  In Part 2 you'll learn:How financial problems led to one of their finest albums About their legendary debaucherous 1972 tour That the chaos of 1970s New York City played a key role in their sound evolution Why Mick and Keith's relationship almost came to an endHow one of their most famous tunes started as a reggae songThe innovation The Stones brought to the concert touring modelWant to learn more music history?  Subscribe to our bonus Garage to Stadium content across our social + web channelsGuest BioChristopher Sanford is the author of The Rolling Stones: 60 years, he's written acclaimed biographies of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Sting and Kurt Cobain, as well as books on John F Kennedy and Roman Polanski. For more than two decades, he's written about music and film for major media outlets on both sides of the Atlantic. Rolling Stone magazine has called him "the preeminent author in his field".  

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• Garage Classics: The Story of Led Zeppelin

  Hop on the wild ride of Led Zeppelin that swings between euphoric triumphs and gut-wrenching tragedies. Delve deep into the Led Zeppelin story with Bob Spitz, the author of Led Zeppelin: The Biography, who sheds light on the band's journey from their humble beginnings in 1968 to their premature demise in 1980.  In this episode, learn:How the founder of Zeppelin was a stellar studio musician seeking a new career challengeHow the lead singer had the same background as the Peaky Blinders How two famous members of the band were unknowns playing in bar bands  How Led Zep tours reached levels of sexual debauchery not seen before or since How Zeppelin transformed music styles and concert economics for all artistsHow a 300-pound former wrestler created their innovative marketing strategyThat one of its members was studying to be an accountantHow several tragic events changed the band forever Led Zeppelin wasn't just a band but a powerhouse of talent. Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones weren't your average musicians—they were session legends, popping up on more records than you can shake a drumstick at. From The Who and The Kinks to classical orchestra songs to commercial jingles, these guys played on all of them, bringing a wealth of musical experience to Led Zep recordings. Jimmy Page even seemed destined for prodigy status when, as a 13-year-old guitar player, he appeared on the BBC.  Guest Bio:Bob Spitz is a journalist and author of the best-selling book Led Zeppelin: The Biography.  Early in his career,  Bob worked as a manager for Bruce Springsteen and Elton John. He also authored a New York Times best-seller on the Beatles.   Follow Garage To Stadiums (GTS) on social channels  For more music history check out all our social channels Share this episode with this linkFollow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsSign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus contentBonus Content:Download the Official Garage to Stadiums Led Zeppelin playlist on Apple Music or SpotifyVisit GaragetoStadiums.com for bonus content on Led Zeppelin, including concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts.Led Zeppelin's journey was a whirlwind of highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies. Their musical prowess, unmatched charisma, and savvy marketing propelled them to the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll success. Led Zeppelin left an indelible mark on music history, from sold-out stadiums to groundbreaking albums.  Zep even teased everyone with a stellar performance in 2007 reunification in London featuring the three core members plus the son of their deceased drummer.  Air date: 2024Host: Dave Anthony  

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• Garage Classics: The Story of Fleetwood Mac

  Step into the whirlwind journey of Fleetwood Mac, where relationships intertwine, songwriting flourishes, and musical evolution knows no bounds. We delve deep into the band's captivating narrative. In this rollicking episode, you'll learn:The origins of the band in England in the 1960s as a blues band featuring a very different lineup  How the founder suffered a severe mental health decline that altered the course of the bandHow the aristocratic son of a Royal Air Force commander went from a window cleaner to Fleetwood Mac leaderHow one band member left the band to join a cultHow a trip to the grocery store led to the discovery of soon-to-be superstars Stevie Nicks and Lindsey BuckinghamThe revealing true meaning of 5 of their most famous songs based on Mark Blake's interviews with the band Join host Dave Anthony and Fleetwood Mac author Mark Blake for the fascinating story behind Fleetwood Mac's journey from the pubs of England to become a US and global phenomenon.   Picture this: a plot straight out of a gripping soap opera, where band members forge romantic connections, battle with addiction, weather breakups, and witness a revolving door of musical talent. And at the heart of it all lies Fleetwood Mac, a band synonymous with drama and musical brilliance.Guest Bio:Mark Blake is the author of the soon-to-be-released Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac and has interviewed each member of Fleetwood Mac several times over the decades. He has also written books on Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Pink Floyd. Follow Garage To Stadiums (GTS) on social channels  All social channels for Garage to StadiumsShare this episode with this linkFollow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsBonus Content:Download the Official Garage to Stadiums Fleetwood Mac playlist on Apple Music or Spotify Visit GaragetoStadiums.com for bonus content on Fleetwood Mac, including concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts.In this episode, you will experience the sights and sounds of the mid-1960s London scene version of Fleetwood Mac, typified by this performance on the BBC from the era.   Blake reveals the incredibly random way Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were discovered and went from a folk performing duo on their first album to becoming additional band members, contributing powerful songwriting, vocal harmonies, and Buckingham's blazing guitar.  These two were directly responsible for massive hits like Rhiannon, which was seen HERE in a scorching live performance in 1976 on NBC’s music show Midnight Special. Fleetwood Mac's journey had its share of challenges amid the musical triumphs. Mark Blake paints a vivid portrait of the band's dynamic personalities, fueled by passion, breakups, tension, drug use and the occasional thrown drink. Yet, from this cauldron of creativity emerged an album born from chaos yet etched into the annals of music history as one of the Top 10 albums of all time.Original Air Date: 2024Host: Dave Anthony 

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• The Story of Stevie Wonder

  Travel back to early 1960s Motown when an 11-year old child prodigy mysteriously appeared on the scene. Stevie Wonder rose from deep poverty, a fractured home and a significant physical disability to become one of the most influential musicians of all time.  As you will hear, he was also a master of innovating new sounds, producing hits across many musical genres - soul, R'n'B, rock, reggae, pop, funk and more. In this episode you'll learn:The incredible story of Stevie's birth and difficult family life How Motown records was formed by an unexpected source, and then discovered StevieThe ultimatum by a young Stevie that changes his economic situation How a knock on a random door in New York resulted in Stevie's greatest albumsHow a terrible accident changed Stevie forever About his diverse set of hits from various genresWant to learn more music history?  Subscribe to our bonus Garage to Stadium content across our social + web channelsGuest Bio - Paolo Hewitt  has followed Stevie's career for decades. Paulo was a writer for UK music magazines, New Musical Express and Melody Maker, where he both interviewed Stevie Wonder and reviewed several of his albums. Paulo has also written extensively about the hiphop scene and has authored books on several artists. He appeared on two very popular Garage to Stadiums episodes to discuss the careers of David Bowie and Oasis.   

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