Movie Talk: Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

It's our show's 4-year anniversary today, and I've got some big news to share: we're starting a Patreon page! Nick covers the reasons for starting a Patreon, what costs it covers, and gives a rundown of the membership tiers. If you'd like to join Rock in Retrospect's Patreon page, visit https://www.patreon.com/rockinretropod.Support the show

Get ready for an "anything goes" episode of Rock in Retrospect! Patrick Dupuis (Eyerolls Every Time, Folks!), Hector Contreras, and Tony Greathouse return to tackle some entertaining music questions, covering everything from dream concerts and reunion tours to favorite TV theme songs, greatest hits albums, underrated music biopics and documentaries, and classic James Bond themes.Support the show

Mike Wiles (Retro Rock Roundup) returns to discuss the 2024 documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, which is currently streaming on Hulu. Mike also talks about seeing Springsteen in concert multiple times over the years, his favorite deep tracks from his legendary catalog, and even meeting the Boss in 2016. Support the show

Writer and podcaster Jordan Raycine returns to the show to talk about the band Brand New. Support the show

In honor of both Black Music History Month and Pride Month, DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray (Queue Points Podcast) join Nick to talk about all things Luther Vandross and the recent documentary Luther: Never Too Much.We talk about our earliest memories of the R&B legend, our thoughts on the documentary, and our favorite songs from his catalog.Luther: Never Too Much is streaming on HBO Max.Support the show

Music journalist Matthew Silva joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of The Guess Who, one of the greatest and most impactful rock acts to come out of Canada. They discuss their catalog of great songs, their messy legal disputes, and their omission from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show

Christy Alexander Hallberg (Rock is Lit) and Staci Layne Wilson (Rock & Roll Nightmares)  return to discuss the 2024 documentary Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg. Topics discussed include Pallenberg's involvement with the Rolling Stones, her legendary film career, and her status as a fashion icon.Christy and Staci both interviewed Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill, the filmmakers who directed Catching Fire, on their respective podcasts. Listen here to Christy's interview and Staci's interview.Support the show

Richard D'Orazi and Andrea Lewis join Nick to discuss Questlove's recent documentary Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music. We talk about our favorite musical performances, interview segments, and so much more. Richard also recounts his experience attending a live taping of SNL in early May.This episode is released in conjunction with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's new exhibit "SNL 50" that opens today! There are a lot of Rock Hall connections mentioned throughout our episode.Support the show

Filmmaker Trevor Banks (Give the Drummer Some) joins us to discuss the career and legacy of legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield. Most famous as a member of James Brown's band throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Stubblefield's drumming led to some of the most innovative and widely-sampled drum breaks in music history. Stubblefield's influence is undeniable and Banks is advocating for Stubblefield to earn his rightful place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Sign Trevor's petition to get Stubblefield inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Support the show

Part II of our fun interview continues with John Mutford and Tony Greathouse answering a few more music-related questions.Support the show