A Visit With Annie Haslam

When the Imbalanced Boys were 25 episodes into this podcast, they made the move to Pantheon! The occasion fell on the same day as Bruce Springsteen's 70th birthday, so it was a natural to feature his story. In the 325 episodes since then, Markus & Ray have covered so many topics and artists, with many more to come! 350 down! 350 to go? Time will tell... Explore all 350 eps right here on our web site, or wherever you get your podcasts (except Spotify, because they're dicking us!) Thank you for your love and support these last few years! Keep listening and we'll keep making more episodes of The Imbalanced History Of Rock & Roll!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To understand the story of Joy Division, and how they became New Order requires some patience, and much more. The "why?" in the equation is also discussed, including the lack of support in the area of mental health in that era. The suicide of Ian Curtis might have crashed most bands, but the survivors carried on with a New Order! The impact of Joy Division carries on today. The full story unfolds in this episode: joy, pain, recovery, fortitude and incredible music! Tom Taylor wrote an article about Ian Curtis's final days for Far Out Magazine here! Check out all of our episodes here! And listen to our Live 365 channel here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode delves into the world of Steely Dan, with a passion for their music and the times, one of the Imbalanced Brothers has more "prime exposure" to the band, but both of them show their understanding and love for the band, the boys, and their music! Sure, it's a story about Donald and Walter, but it's also a look inside the studio sessions, and more! If you want to add to the conversation, you can always email the guys at [email protected] Also, dig into our Live 365 channel! Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When former co-workers, now podcasters, get together to discuss their podcasts, the conversation is wide-ranging and filled with discussion of radio past, and future. We discuss infusing artists, new and old, into the podcasts we host, our overall experiences as podcasters, and of course, THE MUSIC! It's a fun visit with an old friend, and now, top-ranked fellow podcast host! Thanks, Buzz! Here's a link to the "Takin' A Walk" podcast, to get you on the right path. As we are, "Takin' A Walk" is available on Apple Podcasts! Click here to check out our Imbalanced History Channel on Live 365! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a re-release of our #ProfilesInTheBlues episode, Bessie & The Wolf! Originally released 9/27/21: "Profiles In The Blues is a new umbrella concept on the podcast! In the initial episode, the Imbalanced Brothers delve deeper into the subjects of Bessie Smith, The Empress Of The Blues, (who's been mentioned before), and Chester Burnett's alter ego, Howlin' Wolf! Both were amazing forces of musical nature in their own unique way! These two under-appreciated American artists are part of the legacy that this podcast was founded to spotlight. While there will be many more episodes in this area, we invite you to enjoy this episode, and then dig back for our stories, and three episodes, about Robert Johnson, if you find the time! Take time to learn stuff about stuff you already know stuff about! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think of bass players in the 1970's, so many names pop into your head, right? Well, Markus and Ray had the same thing happen. Sorting through, sifting their grey matter, they've whittled it down to their 5 Favorites, but also both of them have long lists of "honorable mentions," in this episode! (Go figure...) Listen, then post your faves on our social media pages, or email them to: [email protected] If you haven't checked it out, yet, click here to go to our Imbalanced History Live 365 channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Often in studying Rock & Roll History, we find various points of view on the same subject, or event. It's the nature of things. But given a chance to talk with someone "who was there" is always great for the Imbalanced Boys. Suzi Ronson's friendship with Angie Bowie, and her entry into David's universe is part of the story, but with her attention to detail, she paints, more than tells, the tales included in this must-read book!!! Me & Mr. Jones, hits stores on April 4th! Be sure you listen to our conversation with her, to whet your appetite, at least! Listen to the original IHORNR episode: THE RISE & FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST & THE SPIDERS FROM MARS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Imbalanced History started, as many podcasts do, with a trailer in March 2019. 10 days later, Markus and Ray released their first actual episode, A Case For The Beatles. As the podcast evolved, and began musical illustration of episodes, they went back and "re-imagined" this fun ep. Now remastered for its 5th anniversary since release. Here's the original intro: "Since joining Pantheon, we have noticed a large number of people downloading A Case For The Beatles, which was our second episode, after our trailer (Questions And Answers). New subscribers, and Beatles fans alike will enjoy our holiday gift to our audience, a reimagining of this episode. Embellished by the music and words of "the lads," we hope you like it...again!" Here's to the next 5 years of Imbalanced History fun! Check out our new, streaming Imbalanced History Channel on Live 365: https://live365.com/station/Imbalanced-History-Channel-a40693 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's always fun when Annie Haslam stops by to visit on the podcast! This week, The Imbalanced Boys get some news about a new release! Keep up on details on the Renaissance web site! They also discuss Annie's upcoming show, opening for Rick Wakeman on his final solo tour on 3/23/24! Of course there's always some Renaissance history to discuss, including the band's history with Hipgnosis! Philly legends Larry Magid and Ed Sciaky both are part of this episode, as well! An adventure to Carl Perkins' place, a painting for Dolly, meeting Joan Baez, and her 5 Favorite Women Singers Of The 1970s! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game Changers, in the eyes of the Imbalanced Brothers, are the albums, people, events, and things that changed the game, the music business, or how we view the whole damn thing! Nothing happens in a vacuum, and the rise and trajectory of Van Halen is no different. They had great managers, and label people guiding them on their way, and a major early supporter in Gene Simmons! Friends and family, and especially fans, showed them that their loud, boisterous music, and Dave's outlandish antics, were right on time for 1978! Markus and Ray talk about the impact of the band, this amazing debut record, "Uncle Ted" and Starwood, and those killer songs, track by track!!! Find all recent episodes on our web site, right here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices