Game Changers: Led Zeppelin II

In our misspent youth, almost everyone had a copy of Led Zeppelin II in their collection. And later? They also had the CD, right? Is that just us? This week we delve into why Led Zeppelin's second record was such a game changer! We feel that the case is made here. As often happens this discussions sparks a bigger album argument inspired by a RRHOF all-time list! We all have our "entry story" when it comes to Zeppelin. The second record brought a ton of new fans, and marked the beginning of Eddie Kramer working with Page and the boys in the studio. As we said we'd do in the episode, here's the info we have on the studios used to record Led Zeppelin II, which was was done in multiple studios in the U.S. and the U. K., including: Olympic, Morgan Studios: London, England A&M, Quantum, Sunset, Mirror Sound, Mystic Studios: Los Angeles Ardent Studios: Memphis, Tennessee A&R, Juggy Sound, Groove, Mayfair Studios: New York City R&D Studios: Vancouver, British Columbia As always, thanks for downloading and listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, next year it will be 45 years... We can't tell the story any better than this annual repeat episode about one of our favorites, John Lennon: "John meant the world, to most people, and definitely to all of us. His music, his message, and his fun way of spreading it, attracted so many to him. One wicked soul saw things differently than most. He took John's life on 12/8/80... Forgiveness is a virtue, but forgive us for being less than virtuous in our disdain for this man. For us, the living, we have found ways to move forward for decades now. This episode can help those who still mourn... Markus and Ray had two very different evenings on December 8th, 1980. Hear their stories, and a Rock & Roll intersection on that date, and the mournful night after."   We love our sponsor Crooked Eye!!! Please visit their site, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Crooked Eye Brewery  https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Special thanks to producer Tony "Shoes" Maddox for his original production on the flashback part of this episode! Don't forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The roasting of the bird! The sharing of the bounty! A tradition that goes back to the earliest days of America. The Imbalanced Boys get into that, but mainly they discuss the modern day addition of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice Restaurant" to the holiday musical fare! Earle Bailey of Sirius-XM stops by to offer historical perspective to the discussion. He shares a couple surprises! Other forms of the original song/album are discussed, it's role in the movement to stop the Vietnam War, as well as a film about the original story in 1969! However you celebrate, be thankful for what you have, and share what you can! We're thankful that you're here!!! ...Markus & Ray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markus and Ray welcome Jon Wiederhorn back to discuss his latest co-writing project, Dreaming Japanese, the story of Marty Friedman of Megadeth and so much more! We discuss Marty's life, told amazingly in the book, and his bold career moves, as well as his long-time associations! Now, a J-Pop icon, his role in Megadeth was pretty key as well. Jon informs on Marty's first person telling of his life story, and gives us a glimpse at his own next project! Out in December, get it for the Megafan in your life this holiday season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally released as Episode #134 on 9/6/2021, The FBI vs. Jim Morrison is one of the best episodes of the podcast from the early days! The guys were researching for a Doors episode when Markus unearthed Jim's FBI file! The episode is being re-released today on 11/11/2024, 55 years after the day of that insane Continental flight from L.A. to Phoenix! The FBI's extensive file on Jim and The Doors is dissected, showing Markus & Ray's love of this event, and its role, in Rock & Roll history. Also included? Ray's whacky "Jim Morrison Felony Arrest Poetry Jam!!!" It's rare when balance is brought to the Imbalanced History, but discovering this anniversary (okay, we stumbled onto it..) was inspiring! Hope you enjoy the re-release of this fun episode, and get ready for another new episode next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markus and Ray tell the tale of a foundation stone of Motown, Diana Ross & The Supremes! From their formation as The Primettes, and through the decades as The Supremes, they not only ran multiple strings of #1 hits, but influenced music and style for women of the 1960s, and beyond! The Imbalanced Boys discuss their rise, and the solo split for Diana, and her amazing solo career. So hop in the Imbalanced Time Machine and let's get back to the start of Motown! We dedicate this episode to the great Quincy Jones, who died the night before it was released. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To find out what that cryptic Chuck Billy mention refers to, and how Ministry & The Munsters work it out together, among other things...just listen to this episode! Shareable for Hollow Weenie fun via Spotify! Just when you think you've wrung every bit of relevance and fun out of an annual podcast idea...BAM! Hollow Weenie Roast 3: The Final Hallowing! Happy Halloween from your hairy, scary Imbalanced Brothers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray and John Toney go back to their earlier radio salad daze in Pennsylvania, when John was also known to take a wicked turn on the stand up bass! He and his wife Suzan relocated to Nashville a few years back! This week he comes to visit and fill us in on some history of the Ryman & the Grand Ole Opry! Here's an easy link to the Ryman's schedule! Plan a visit to The Ryman, and take a tour with JT, if your headed to #Nashville! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a re-release of our original episode #311 on 9/4/23: Connecting with David Cousins of The Strawbs for this episode was a different experience for both of the Imbalanced Brothers. Ray was a fan of the band from the 1970s, when Markus was still a younger kid! So they each approached this interview, and the new album, differently. The result is a very exciting take on a classic band making their way back up the UK charts with The Magic Of It All, how they got there, as well as how South Africa now, and then, became central to the project. Dave shares some incredible stuff for guitar and banjo players regarding tunings, tells tales of Sandy Denny and Rick Wakeman, and capped the visit by revealing that a collaboration with members of Wu-Tang Clan is in motion. Find out more about The Strawbs, their new album, and more on their web site! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From their early Sub Pop eps, to a Metal Grammy nom on their SST debut album, and their major label move to A&M Records, Soundgarden cut their own path. Markus and Ray have different, yet similar tales to tell about how they discovered, and fell in love with, one of their favorite bands. Whether a long-time fan or just discovering the band, enjoy this ride through the decades! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices