The Story Of The Pretenders

The concept of a form of Rock as unfettered by convention as Progressive Rock going Pop might seem counterintuitive. Perhaps impossible... But through the decades, varied forces have worked to capture the fanbase of bands who play in this sonic area. Sometimes with mixed results. This week, the Imbalanced Boy are joined by their friend and co-worker, Zack Morse! He works as an audio wizard by day, and a caped crimefighter by night! He also spends a considerable amount of time in the realm of Progressive Rock, leading to his visit. Enjoy this fun cosmic ride! Keep up with all of our episodes on our website! And via LibSyn's IHORNR page!  

In their first new release of the Fall, Markus and Ray introduce a new "Imbalanced" concept, Lost Albums! Being one of the most famous of "the lost," The Beatles' Hey Jude is this episode's topic. Starting life under a different title, The Imbalanced Ones will discuss that, and the many other factors that led to this being lost (and rare) in the long run. The guys "rediscover" this record, song by song, with quite a few fun surprises along the way! Reach out via email: [email protected] & hit our web site for all of our episodes!  

When Folk went Electric, a lot credit goes to Roger McGuinn and the Byrds! They also were among the first to move to Laurel Canyon along with the Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, members of Buffalo Springfield and a lot more. There was a lot of magic being created in those hills. This was the time of The British Invasion, but the Canyon gave Americans, and Brits alike, a place to hang. Dig in and enjoy the lifestyle, the sounds and the magic of Laurel Canyon. There's a documentary, Echo In The Canyon, hosted by Jakob Dylan, which highlights the impact of that time period in Rock & Roll, as well as the place's significance in music, culture and art. This episode was completely inspired by seeing the documentary on Netflix.    

When we dug into major bands who combined longevity and the same lineup, few have even come close to that band from H-Town, ZZ Top! Formed in 1969, their brand of Texas Boogie has a legacy all it's own, even as the form it takes has changed. They celebrate their Lone Star influences, while blazing a trail that's pure ZZ!!! Add your voice on email: [email protected] And check out all of our episodes on our web site: ImbalancedHistory.com This week's release is dedicated to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who passed this past week...rest in peace! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we dug into major bands who combined longevity and the same lineup, few have even come close to that band from H-Town, ZZ Top! Formed in 1969, their brand of Texas Boogie has a legacy all it's own, even as the form it takes has changed. They celebrate their Lone Star influences, while blazing a trail that's pure ZZ!!! Add your voice on email: [email protected] And check out all of our episodes on our web site: ImbalancedHistory.com This week's release is dedicated to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who passed this past week...rest in peace!

Chrissie Hynde and her fellow Pretenders set out on paths that brought them together for an amazing, but all too short run, in their original form. We explore the sad stories about Jimmy and Pete passing, and how Chrissie and drummer Martin Chambers have carried on through the decades. We seem to learn new things about people, who we have followed for years, on a weekly basis. This episode is no exception! Get all of our episodes on our web site: Imbalanced History! Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chrissie Hynde and her fellow Pretenders set out on paths that brought them together for an amazing, but all too short run, in their original form. We explore the sad stories about Jimmy and Pete passing, and how Chrissie and drummer Martin Chambers have carried on through the decades. We seem to learn new things about people, who we have followed for years, on a weekly basis. This episode is no exception! Get all of our episodes on our web site: Imbalanced History! Email us: [email protected]  

From his early days as the name and face of the band, through a 50-year solo career, Alice Cooper has evoked a certain response! His fans have stayed with him, adding new generations, well into the 21st Century! But in the early days, there was hell... From the parents and some critics who just never got it. By the time the band split up, Alice knew he had to go forward, leading to Ray's very first concert. The Imbalanced Brothers go digging deep in the story with some surprising results! Tell us about your Alice experiences via email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his early days as the name and face of the band, through a 50-year solo career, Alice Cooper has evoked a certain response! His fans have stayed with him, adding new generations, well into the 21st Century! But in the early days, there was hell... From the parents and some critics who just never got it. By the time the band split up, Alice knew he had to go forward, leading to Ray's very first concert. The Imbalanced Brothers go digging deep in the story with some surprising results! Tell us about your Alice experiences via email: [email protected] 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 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 both bands 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices