Down In Monterey

The story of The Cure is a long tale, stretching back to the early/mid 1970s, which may surprise some people. Markus leads an early days exploration, as he and Ray weigh in on their personal intersections with the band. As they discuss the music, the Imbalanced Boys also identify future sonic signatures, in early recordings, that led to their massive, and continuing, success! There's focus on Robert Smith, the central, and sole continuous figure in the group, as part of the telling of the story. We considered a shotgun 5 Favorites, but thought, maybe we can do that in our next episode about The Cure! Weigh in on the comments section on Spotify, or on Facebook! Email works, too: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since the guys heard about what is now, Becoming Led Zeppelin, they knew they wanted to "do their review" of whatever it was. Life gets busy, as the movie hit theaters briefly, then Imax, but when it hit Netflix, our intrepid, yet imbalanced boys set to enjoying it with great vigor! They laughed knowingly at the known parts, and shared surprise or even shock over some reveals. It all turned out to be just perfect, personal expectations aside! Check our Facebook page for pictures and links mentioned in the episode! Now, if you haven't, get yourself in front of a screen and watch Becoming Led Zeppelin. Those who want to know more about this band, should watch. Fans, nay Ledheads...MUST!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the cusp of Summer, the guys dig into an episode of 5 Favorites, highlighting their favorite Songs Of Summer! The music and the weather work together for most of us, but sometimes a song alone can invoke the feeling... Post your 5 Favorites on our Facebook page, in the comments section on Spotify, or via email to: [email protected] "And you have yourself a good Summer, okay?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Lodge of The Moody Blues stops by for a visit on this week's episode of the podcast! His https://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dateshttps://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dates, and we get the lowdown on what's going on as the dates approach! John tells about other things going on, and about his future plans. He also gives insight into his preparation for tours. So hitch a ride, we're going flying! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of things started at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival; the era of the multi-day festival, people finding ways to "survive" three days together for music's sake, and, maybe most importantly, it launched The Summer Of Love! Growing beyond its initial scope, taking on its own life energy, to the chagrin of at least one of the originators! (Find out who!) Markus and Ray work their way through the festival lineup, adding what they learned about the event, along the way. Find out more: -D.A. Pennebaker's interview about the documentary, Monterey Pop -Monterey Pop Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To be singular in your field, a true original, a genre bender... These are not aspirations, but these thing DO happen! The manner in which Tool formed, evolved, and re-formed over decades of making amazing heavy music, is told in this episode. The music is explored and discussed, of course, but...this episode is two fans from the start, finally getting "it all out there" about one of their "lifetime membership" bands! In the episode, the guys discuss the bar tour. Here's a link to that J.C. Dobbs show in Philly in May of 1992. Maybe you were there! Tool: love 'em or don't! You'll know where Team Imbalanced stands after you listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our "game show" of 5 Favorites is fun because there are no wrong answers! Just favorites! So Markus and Ray dug into one of the deepest topics in this area, The Beatles. Their songs are beyond legendary, and they produced a very deep catalog of great songs. So, trying to figure out their 5 Favorites might seem impossible when it comes to those lads from Liverpool. Yet they dive right in! Email us your 5 Fave Fab Songs at: [email protected]! All of our episodes, and more can be found on our web site, mark it, please! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this special Mother's Day Sunday release of our new episode, Big Mamas Of The Blues! Markus and Ray dig into two great mamas; Ma Rainey in the first half, and Big Mama Thornton after the break! Both had key influences on the roots of the Blues and on women looking for singing heroes in the history books! Listen to here their influence on different branches of Rock n' Roll tree! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whenever David Uosikkinen drops in on the Imbalanced Boys, discussions always range widely from the original topic! Just three friends catching up on work and life! This week, he's setting the table for The Hooters' Summer in the U.S. and abroad, talking QDK, and the L! and a Lot more. Ya never know when will come up when Davey's in tha house! Hit play and enjoy! For the Philly Hooters faithful, get ready for some great memories!!! Check out David's In The Pocket project here! The Hooters are getting set for Summer, check out the plan here! As always, catch all of our episodes on our web site, imbalancedhistory.com! 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