Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It

Earlier in the run of this podcast, our 4/20 plan synched up to the date, and a new 5 Favorites category was born! Once again, that is happening, so...here we are! Markus and Ray roll up a ton of favorite flavors and strains of Rock & Roll! (We should be sponsored by Garcia Hand Picked, but hey...) The guys take turns counting down to the 2's and the 1's before a lengthy list of "honorable mentions" in this smokin' 4/20 celebration! NORML has been a major part of the legalization efforts in the U.S. for a long time! Check them out here! If you're a dispensary operator or cannabis brand looking to sponsor a Top 25 podcast, email us: [email protected] Happy 4/20 to all!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the guy's were "pitched" about a new documentary about the life of Billy Preston, they said "Yes" without hesitation. What they didn't know were the stories inside the story, the heights and depths which this great man, and musician, reached in his far too short life. All of it is in the documentary film, Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It, spearheaded by Paris Barclay. For local screening info and streaming and other updates on the film, click here and bookmark the site: https://www.billyprestonfilm.com/ Check out Ben Merlis' killer Spotify playlist for the documentary here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the guys thought about what to do for their 450th episode, a lot of things came to mind. Around the same time, they were interviewing Steve Rosen, who wrote the book Tonechaser, about his friendship with Eddie Van Halen. The phrase, '5150 for episode 450" just came out in a meeting, and so, here we are! The album was an important one for rockers in the 1980s! One of the truly great Rock bands had just broken ties with its front man, and creative partner... The VH faithful were devastated... The recent event of April Fool's Day reminded the Imbalanced Boys that DLR's departure notice was given on April 1st... No foolin'! Markus and Ray discuss the album, the impact in their worlds, and everyone's, and use some of Rosen's story to fill out the story! Find all episodes of the podcast on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markus and Ray dove into this new book about the life and music of David Bowie, emerging with tons of new knowledge of the man in final phase of his life. That includes the release of his final album, Blackstar, and his unexpected passing. The book also gave the Boys increased insight into the humanity of the people involved, as well as many things previously unknown about the artist, especially towards the end of his life. Lazarus: The Second Coming Of David Bowie is a MUST READ for all Bowie fans!!! Enjoy our chat with Alexander, who has a real, deep passion for the man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Levin's love of the Chapman Stick is legendary! Over the last decade and a half, he's led a group of fellow Stick Men! Tres hombres committed to the sounds, the screaming counter rhythms, and tons of joyous music! The Stick People is a growing tribe, dedicated to this special trio... Markus and Ray talk with Tony about a wide range of things, including Fripp & Crimson, Peter Gabriel, life, and the upcoming U.S. Stick Men tour! Hit it here to listen to more of our episodes on our web site! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind by Jay Nachman is in bookstores now! Markus and Ray often speak with the author of a book (more about that down the line), but this time it's the subject, who is a true Rock & Roll warrior, joining them. Of course the discussion is about the music Graham's made, and Jay's book, but it's also about his story, his path. He discusses the upcoming tour. Get all of the latest updates here! Oh, here's a link for more on Randy Now's Man/Bat Cave! See ya in Sellersville! Find this week's episode, and all releases, on our web site, RIGHT HERE!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was Landrew The Love God. He was Captain Hi-Tops. He was the Stardog Champion! This is the Story Of Andrew Wood And Mother Love Bone! They say that if you knew Andrew, you know why his was a special energy. Amidst the grind of The Seattle Syndrome, his light outshone most others in his orbit. Mother Love Bone was to be his vehicle to spread his music, following the merger of Malfunkshun and Green River. But "The Fates" intervened... The Imbalanced Brothers tell their story about this incredibly sad tale of loss, in their own way. Find all of the episodes of The Imbalanced History podcast, by clicking right here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Referring to the music of the 1980s means a lot of different things to different people, including our Imbalanced Boys! The variety of genres, subgenres, and new kinds of things evolving (constantly), could make your head spin. They weigh in this week with their 5 Favorite Heavy Metal axe pairings, delving into the realm of dynamic duo six string slingers!! It was a hairy, scary time in Rock, and the boys took different musical paths in this decade! Whatever the Eighties meant to you, it's time plug in, and crank it up! Email us about "your Eighties" at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markus and Ray have long espoused their love of the great Marvin Gaye on this podcast! This week, he's featured in an episode of Game Changers, all about his landmark 1971 album, What's Going On? The music takes us places, and to other times, like when 8-track players roamed the Earth! That's part of the story as the guys dig deep in an album by Marvin Gaye that absolutely chanted things in 1971! They revisit the struggle between Gaye and Berry Gordy. It was more than a song title, it was a question to the universe at that place & time. It's a fun ride! Chime in with your points on email: [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

consequence.net's article about the Best Riffs of the 2000s, up to the quarter-mile marker, set in motion a series of discussions, leading to this week's episode of the podcast! The article sets out forth 70 songs/bands, but being the boys they are, The Imbalanced Ones chose to do the Top 50! There's some discussion, and disagreement, leading to tons of great musical exploration! Add your two cents on our Facebook page, or via email: [email protected] Hit our web site for all of our episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices