Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories

Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:55:22 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2244187 en-us © 2026 Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories yes Support this Podcast a985389d-b598-5dfb-98bf-bdd242fd343f jaysrockandrollstories@gmail.com Jay episodic true Jay discusses artists, musicians and rock and roll music. Album reviews and general topics about all genres of music mostly from the 60s and 70s. If you like Rock and Roll and a good story then buckle up, yer gonna enjoy Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories!

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Rock and roll, rock, guitar, psychedelic, sex, drugs Jay jaysrockandrollstories@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/w6q8zcnecj7j35ag410rp6c2nvev?.jpg Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories https://www.buzzsprout.com/2244187 Weekend Bonus! Episode 54: Replacing Keith Moon? Weekend Bonus! Episode 54: Replacing Keith Moon? Kicking off their 1973 American tour, The Who begin at Cow Palace in Daly City, California for the opening night. Almost getting through the entire concert Keith Moon collapses and passes out twice but according to The Who: “The show must go on!” But who can possibly play drums in replacement of Keith Moon?? Listen and find out!

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]]> Kicking off their 1973 American tour, The Who begin at Cow Palace in Daly City, California for the opening night. Almost getting through the entire concert Keith Moon collapses and passes out twice but according to The Who: “The show must go on!” But who can possibly play drums in replacement of Keith Moon?? Listen and find out!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19622769 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400 896 full true Episode 53: Eric Clapton after The Yardbirds Episode 53: Eric Clapton after The Yardbirds After his short career with The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton teamed up with blues purist and strict bandleader, John Mayall. The music was good but can Eric Clapton put up with the persnickety attitude of John Mayall who would fine his band members for drinking or smoking or even staying up too late? Listen and find out how much patience Clapton has for this new chapter in his musical career.

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]]> After his short career with The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton teamed up with blues purist and strict bandleader, John Mayall. The music was good but can Eric Clapton put up with the persnickety attitude of John Mayall who would fine his band members for drinking or smoking or even staying up too late? Listen and find out how much patience Clapton has for this new chapter in his musical career.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19585524 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1677 full true Episode 52: Ron “Pigpen” McKernan Episode 52: Ron “Pigpen” McKernan The man, the myth, the legend, the one who fronted The Grateful Dead. Ron “Pigpen” McKernan was a shy, friendly guy off stage but he was a show stopping blues performer on stage. His career with the Grateful Dead lasted from 1965 to 1972 which was cut short due to his debilitating alcoholism. Listen and find out what the early life of the Grateful Dead was like and the man who fronted one of the greatest bands of all time.

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]]> The man, the myth, the legend, the one who fronted The Grateful Dead. Ron “Pigpen” McKernan was a shy, friendly guy off stage but he was a show stopping blues performer on stage. His career with the Grateful Dead lasted from 1965 to 1972 which was cut short due to his debilitating alcoholism. Listen and find out what the early life of the Grateful Dead was like and the man who fronted one of the greatest bands of all time.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19585499 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1211 full true Episode 51: Cosey Fanni Tutti part 4 Episode 51: Cosey Fanni Tutti part 4 Wrapping up our series on Cosey Fanni Tutti, who has produced albums with Throbbing Gristle and Chris and Cosey. A lifetime of stage art and live musical projects. A person who dedicated their life to electronic music, ironically is weakened by a an electrical heart issue causing tachycardia, but will it stop her in her tracks? Listen and find out whats in store for Cosey Fanni Tutti!

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]]> Wrapping up our series on Cosey Fanni Tutti, who has produced albums with Throbbing Gristle and Chris and Cosey. A lifetime of stage art and live musical projects. A person who dedicated their life to electronic music, ironically is weakened by a an electrical heart issue causing tachycardia, but will it stop her in her tracks? Listen and find out whats in store for Cosey Fanni Tutti!

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]]> Buzzsprout-19585037 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0400 992 full true Episode 50: Cosey Fanni Tutti part 3 Episode 50: Cosey Fanni Tutti part 3 Cosey Fanni Tutti productivity is unstoppable. She also does nude modeling and porn to make some money to fund her music and art projects. Nothing can stop her, not even a 10 foot pole covered in nails and feathers with a dildo at each end!
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]]> Cosey Fanni Tutti productivity is unstoppable. She also does nude modeling and porn to make some money to fund her music and art projects. Nothing can stop her, not even a 10 foot pole covered in nails and feathers with a dildo at each end!
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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19584909 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1206 full true Episode 49: Cosey Fanni Tutti part 2 Episode 49: Cosey Fanni Tutti part 2 1972 Cosey Fanni Tutti’s art group COUM get invited to perform at the Fanfare for Europe Festival, which landmarked Great Britain joining the European Union. While constantly busy with art projects and musical shows in between she is threatened by skinheads and also manages time rescue and adopt stray animals. Nothing seems to deter Cosey from finding a sense of fulfillment and freedom through her artwork. Listen and find out more in this wild and crazy episode.

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]]> 1972 Cosey Fanni Tutti’s art group COUM get invited to perform at the Fanfare for Europe Festival, which landmarked Great Britain joining the European Union. While constantly busy with art projects and musical shows in between she is threatened by skinheads and also manages time rescue and adopt stray animals. Nothing seems to deter Cosey from finding a sense of fulfillment and freedom through her artwork. Listen and find out more in this wild and crazy episode.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19584872 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1573 full true Episode 48: Cosey Fanni Tutti part 1 Episode 48: Cosey Fanni Tutti part 1 This multipart series Jay discusses the life and musical career of Christine Carol Newby aka Cosey Fanni Tutti. One of the founding members of industrial band Throbbing Gristle. Born in 1951, we follow her upbringing and exposure to the Swinging London music scene of the early to mid 1960’s. Then the height of Beatlemania, she also enjoys LSD and Pink Floyd. Eventually meeting other like minded artists and creates an art movement called COUM. Listen and find out more in this wild and chaotic ride where music and art is as important as life itself.

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]]> This multipart series Jay discusses the life and musical career of Christine Carol Newby aka Cosey Fanni Tutti. One of the founding members of industrial band Throbbing Gristle. Born in 1951, we follow her upbringing and exposure to the Swinging London music scene of the early to mid 1960’s. Then the height of Beatlemania, she also enjoys LSD and Pink Floyd. Eventually meeting other like minded artists and creates an art movement called COUM. Listen and find out more in this wild and chaotic ride where music and art is as important as life itself.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19584825 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0400 2186 full true Episode 47: Oasis part 4 Episode 47: Oasis part 4 Oasis has a tour of the USA in 1995. The band is winning awards and selling millions of records, even turning down tours with Bon Jovi and David Bowie!
Unfortunately Liam’s drunken antics causes Noel to quit the band…will he return to Oasis? Listen and find out!

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]]> Oasis has a tour of the USA in 1995. The band is winning awards and selling millions of records, even turning down tours with Bon Jovi and David Bowie!
Unfortunately Liam’s drunken antics causes Noel to quit the band…will he return to Oasis? Listen and find out!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19579056 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1471 full true Episode 46: Oasis part 3 Episode 46: Oasis part 3 Oasis is getting bigger! The band are invited to the 1994 Sony Music Conference in Scotland where they drink and drink…and drink some more! Then they’re off to Amsterdam by ferry but arriving already intoxicated and stealing and pilfering from the duty-free shop gets them arrested and sent home! Can Oasis manage to get it straight and record some music without going over the edge? Listen and find out!

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]]> Oasis is getting bigger! The band are invited to the 1994 Sony Music Conference in Scotland where they drink and drink…and drink some more! Then they’re off to Amsterdam by ferry but arriving already intoxicated and stealing and pilfering from the duty-free shop gets them arrested and sent home! Can Oasis manage to get it straight and record some music without going over the edge? Listen and find out!

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]]> Buzzsprout-19579046 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1331 full true Episode 45: Oasis part 2 Episode 45: Oasis part 2 Noel joins the band and they change the name from Rain to Oasis. The band becomes quite popular in Manchester and in October of 1993 they sign with Creation Records but will their wild antics knock them off the track? Listen and find out!

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]]> Noel joins the band and they change the name from Rain to Oasis. The band becomes quite popular in Manchester and in October of 1993 they sign with Creation Records but will their wild antics knock them off the track? Listen and find out!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19578946 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1287 full true Episode 44: Oasis part 1 Episode 44: Oasis part 1 Jay dives into the story of Oasis, starting with the mother of Liam and Noel Gallagher, who was born into poverty, in Ireland. After moving to England, the boys were born in Manchester. Growing up with a loving mother but with an abusive father, the boys discovered music as an escape. As they got older, Noel became a roadie for The Inspiral Carpets and Liam started a Beatles influenced band called Rain. Listen and find out how the brothers come together to form one of the best rock bands ever.

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]]> Jay dives into the story of Oasis, starting with the mother of Liam and Noel Gallagher, who was born into poverty, in Ireland. After moving to England, the boys were born in Manchester. Growing up with a loving mother but with an abusive father, the boys discovered music as an escape. As they got older, Noel became a roadie for The Inspiral Carpets and Liam started a Beatles influenced band called Rain. Listen and find out how the brothers come together to form one of the best rock bands ever.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19578830 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1741 full true EPISODE 43: BONUS. SANTANA LIVE! EPISODE 43: BONUS. SANTANA LIVE! Jay reports from the live August 20, 2024 Santana concert at the Coors Ampitheater in Chula Vista, California. Concert review and set list, enjoy!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19568266 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 537 full true Episode 42: Cheap Trick and Rick Neilson Episode 42: Cheap Trick and Rick Neilson Let’s go back to 1979. Cheap Trick reigned supreme! Rick Neilson’s chaotic control of his band brings them in by the thousands. From selling out concert halls to selling millions of records worldwide. His mixture of chaos and structure seems to work but it does leave you scratching your head while rocking out. Listen and find out more about this successful rock band where rock and roll show meets one man circus.

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]]> Let’s go back to 1979. Cheap Trick reigned supreme! Rick Neilson’s chaotic control of his band brings them in by the thousands. From selling out concert halls to selling millions of records worldwide. His mixture of chaos and structure seems to work but it does leave you scratching your head while rocking out. Listen and find out more about this successful rock band where rock and roll show meets one man circus.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19560761 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400 1203 full true Episode 41: Steve Jones part 2 Episode 41: Steve Jones part 2 Originally uploaded September 21, 2024
The Sex Pistols break up but later Steve Jones becomes quite popular in Los Angeles. He is having quite the productive musical career but will his drug and sex addictions throw him off balance? Listen and find out what happens to our buddy, Steve!

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The Sex Pistols break up but later Steve Jones becomes quite popular in Los Angeles. He is having quite the productive musical career but will his drug and sex addictions throw him off balance? Listen and find out what happens to our buddy, Steve!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19560602 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1469 full true Episode 40: STEVE JONES part 1 Episode 40: STEVE JONES part 1 Jay discusses the early life of Steve Jones. From being molested by his step father to shoplifting anything he can. As a teenager he becomes the guitarist for the punk rock band THE SEX PISTOLS…using musical equipment he stole from David Bowie! Listen and find out more about a wild life Steve Jones had.

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]]> Jay discusses the early life of Steve Jones. From being molested by his step father to shoplifting anything he can. As a teenager he becomes the guitarist for the punk rock band THE SEX PISTOLS…using musical equipment he stole from David Bowie! Listen and find out more about a wild life Steve Jones had.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19552634 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1959 full true Episode 39: Rock and Roll Friendships: Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders Episode 39: Rock and Roll Friendships: Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders Jay discusses the musical bond and friendship between two amazing musicians: Jerry Garcia, the lead guitarist of The Grateful Dead and Merl Saunders, a dependable organ player either live or in the studio. Listen to this episode and find out about the cherished friendship these two had.

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]]> Jay discusses the musical bond and friendship between two amazing musicians: Jerry Garcia, the lead guitarist of The Grateful Dead and Merl Saunders, a dependable organ player either live or in the studio. Listen to this episode and find out about the cherished friendship these two had.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19552595 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1093 full true Episode 38: Jimmy Nichol part 3/The End Episode 38: Jimmy Nichol part 3/The End After his tour with the Beatles and success with the Spotnicks, Jimmy Nichol finds success in Mexico doing soundtracks and tv work but then returns to London and disappears! Can Jimmy Nichol, The 5th Beatle ever be found? Listen and find out!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19551962 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1459 full true Episode 37: Jimmy Nichol part 2 Episode 37: Jimmy Nichol part 2 After completing 8 concerts on a 13 day tour of Europe, Jimmy Nichol, stand-in drummer for Ringo Star, sets out to conquer Sweden, Mexico and Japan with his new and successful band THE SPOTNICKS!

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]]> After completing 8 concerts on a 13 day tour of Europe, Jimmy Nichol, stand-in drummer for Ringo Star, sets out to conquer Sweden, Mexico and Japan with his new and successful band THE SPOTNICKS!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19551893 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1765 full true Episode 36: REPLACING RINGO? The Jimmy Nichol story part 1 Episode 36: REPLACING RINGO? The Jimmy Nichol story part 1 Jay discusses the absence of Ringo star from the Beatles in 1964 due to tonsillitis and pharyngitis. With a tour to continue, The Beatles welcome Jimmy Nichol as their stand-in drummer. For 13 days Jimmy Nichol is a Beatle. But when Ringo heals up what is to happen with poor Jimmy? Listen and find out!

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]]> Jay discusses the absence of Ringo star from the Beatles in 1964 due to tonsillitis and pharyngitis. With a tour to continue, The Beatles welcome Jimmy Nichol as their stand-in drummer. For 13 days Jimmy Nichol is a Beatle. But when Ringo heals up what is to happen with poor Jimmy? Listen and find out!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19551863 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1584 full true Episode 35: Jim Gordon part 4/The End Episode 35: Jim Gordon part 4/The End Jay wraps up the torturous story about most sought after studio drummer, Jim Gordon. The fame and success were no match for his crippling schizophrenia. With no control over the voices in his head he is commanded to commit the most unthinkable crime you could possibly imagine. Find out in this episode of Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories.

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]]> Jay wraps up the torturous story about most sought after studio drummer, Jim Gordon. The fame and success were no match for his crippling schizophrenia. With no control over the voices in his head he is commanded to commit the most unthinkable crime you could possibly imagine. Find out in this episode of Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19551808 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1634 full true Episode 34: Jim Gordon part 3 Episode 34: Jim Gordon part 3 Renowned studio drummer, Jim Gordon, is now experiencing what is called “command hallucinations”. Voices ordering him to do a multitude of dangerous things and even to harm others. He is still the most sought out drummer in the music industry but will the voices permit him to continue drumming? Listen to this episode and find out!

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]]> Renowned studio drummer, Jim Gordon, is now experiencing what is called “command hallucinations”. Voices ordering him to do a multitude of dangerous things and even to harm others. He is still the most sought out drummer in the music industry but will the voices permit him to continue drumming? Listen to this episode and find out!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19551723 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2164 full true Episode 33: Jim Gordon part 2 Episode 33: Jim Gordon part 2 Renowned studio drummer Jim Gordon discovers drugs, his schizophrenia gets worse, the voices in his head get louder and his armor begins to crack while also making music with the best including: Delaney and Bonnie, Leon Russel, Joe Cocker, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Star, Eric Clapton and Traffic.

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]]> Renowned studio drummer Jim Gordon discovers drugs, his schizophrenia gets worse, the voices in his head get louder and his armor begins to crack while also making music with the best including: Delaney and Bonnie, Leon Russel, Joe Cocker, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Star, Eric Clapton and Traffic.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19551672 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1991 full true Episode 32: Jim Gordon part 1 Episode 32: Jim Gordon part 1 Jim Gordon was a successful studio drummer who worked with all the big names in the industry. He played drums with Eric Clapton and Duane Allman on the masterpiece album Layla and Other Love Songs by Derek and The Dominoes. But a career was interrupted by mental illness and eventually murder. This is a multipart series about fame and tragedy. Listen to hear more of this wild ride of an episode on Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories.

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]]> Jim Gordon was a successful studio drummer who worked with all the big names in the industry. He played drums with Eric Clapton and Duane Allman on the masterpiece album Layla and Other Love Songs by Derek and The Dominoes. But a career was interrupted by mental illness and eventually murder. This is a multipart series about fame and tragedy. Listen to hear more of this wild ride of an episode on Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19551382 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1427 full true Episode 31: What is Death Metal? Episode 31: What is Death Metal? Let’s take a bite from the Death Metal dish! Rockin’ faster, harder, did I mention faster? From the UK to Massachusetts, to even Flint, Michigan. Finding out who is the fastest guitar player via tape trading. Let’s enter the world of Death Metal and Grindcore!

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]]> Let’s take a bite from the Death Metal dish! Rockin’ faster, harder, did I mention faster? From the UK to Massachusetts, to even Flint, Michigan. Finding out who is the fastest guitar player via tape trading. Let’s enter the world of Death Metal and Grindcore!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19551271 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1479 full true Episode 30: Carlos Santana part 3 Episode 30: Carlos Santana part 3 Carlos Santana’s musical adventures include finding a love of jazz, his relationship with Miles Davis and touring Europe during the 70s. Find out more in this episode of Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories.

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]]> Carlos Santana’s musical adventures include finding a love of jazz, his relationship with Miles Davis and touring Europe during the 70s. Find out more in this episode of Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19551209 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1608 full true Episode 29: Carlos Santana part 2 Episode 29: Carlos Santana part 2 Carlos juggles being a high school student in San Francisco during the day, flipping burgers at a place called Tick Tock at night and focuses on his music when he can. He impresses Bill Graham, the owner of the Fillmore, when he gets to jam on stage with Jerry Garcia, Mike Bloomfield and Jorma Kaukonen. Bill Graham gives him his business card and says “Call me, I want you to play live again.” But Carlos doesn’t have a band! Listen and find out what happens to Carlos Santana!

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]]> Carlos juggles being a high school student in San Francisco during the day, flipping burgers at a place called Tick Tock at night and focuses on his music when he can. He impresses Bill Graham, the owner of the Fillmore, when he gets to jam on stage with Jerry Garcia, Mike Bloomfield and Jorma Kaukonen. Bill Graham gives him his business card and says “Call me, I want you to play live again.” But Carlos doesn’t have a band! Listen and find out what happens to Carlos Santana!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19548948 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 2594 full true Episode 28: Carlos Santana part 1 Episode 28: Carlos Santana part 1 An adolescent in Tijuana, Carlos Santana experiences abuse from a visiting gringo he refers to as “The Cowboy”. Finding work playing guitar at a popular Tijuana strip bar called El Convoy is when he discovers the blues. These are a few of the many life experiences Carlos has. Listen to hear all about it!

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]]> An adolescent in Tijuana, Carlos Santana experiences abuse from a visiting gringo he refers to as “The Cowboy”. Finding work playing guitar at a popular Tijuana strip bar called El Convoy is when he discovers the blues. These are a few of the many life experiences Carlos has. Listen to hear all about it!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19548907 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1722 full true Episode 27: CARLOS SANTANA: an introduction Episode 27: CARLOS SANTANA: an introduction Jay tells the story of Carlos Santana’s humble beginnings in the small country town of Autlán, Mexico. The trials and tribulations of growing up in a poor family that eventually makes their way to a booming 1950s Tijuana where Carlos picks up music. Find out about young Carlos Santana and the adventures of life that come his way in this episode.

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]]> Jay tells the story of Carlos Santana’s humble beginnings in the small country town of Autlán, Mexico. The trials and tribulations of growing up in a poor family that eventually makes their way to a booming 1950s Tijuana where Carlos picks up music. Find out about young Carlos Santana and the adventures of life that come his way in this episode.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19548841 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1231 full true Episode 26: SID VICIOUS Episode 26: SID VICIOUS Abused as a child, slept in squats, toured with The Sex Pistols, developed a cult-like following but then it all came crashing down with the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen. But did he really kill her? Find out in this crazy episode of Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories.

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]]> Abused as a child, slept in squats, toured with The Sex Pistols, developed a cult-like following but then it all came crashing down with the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen. But did he really kill her? Find out in this crazy episode of Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19548809 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2518 full true Episode 25: Meredith Hunter Episode 25: Meredith Hunter Meredith Hunter was murdered by crazed Hells Angels at the free Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway on December 6th, 1969. The horrific act was caught on film by the Maysles brothers documenting the festival and concert in their unforgettable masterpiece of a film, GIMME SHELTER. In this episode Jay tells the story of who was Meredith Hunter and what happened that dark day.

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]]> Meredith Hunter was murdered by crazed Hells Angels at the free Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway on December 6th, 1969. The horrific act was caught on film by the Maysles brothers documenting the festival and concert in their unforgettable masterpiece of a film, GIMME SHELTER. In this episode Jay tells the story of who was Meredith Hunter and what happened that dark day.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19548769 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1115 full true Episode 24: ALTAMONT EXTRAS! Episode 24: ALTAMONT EXTRAS! Horror stories, bad acid and rock and roll! Welcome to Alatamont Speedway, December 6, 1969. Jay tells some concert stories that were left out of the movie. The soundtrack is The Rolling Stones, Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Need a bathroom? Good luck finding one! It’s gonna be great! Watch out for the omnipresent Hells Angels…they want blood!

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]]> Horror stories, bad acid and rock and roll! Welcome to Alatamont Speedway, December 6, 1969. Jay tells some concert stories that were left out of the movie. The soundtrack is The Rolling Stones, Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Need a bathroom? Good luck finding one! It’s gonna be great! Watch out for the omnipresent Hells Angels…they want blood!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19548730 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2547 full true Episode 23: Sam Cutler part 3/The End Episode 23: Sam Cutler part 3/The End Surviving Altamont speedway, doing acid with Jimi Hendrix, caring if people are paying too much for a hotdog at a concert hall. We finalize our story of good man Sam Cutler. Rock and Roll!

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]]> Surviving Altamont speedway, doing acid with Jimi Hendrix, caring if people are paying too much for a hotdog at a concert hall. We finalize our story of good man Sam Cutler. Rock and Roll!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19548667 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1830 full true Episode 22: Sam Cutler part 2 Episode 22: Sam Cutler part 2 We continue our Sam Cutler rollercoaster. Avoid the bad acid and watch out for the Hells Angel swinging a pool cue at your head! Par-tay!

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]]> We continue our Sam Cutler rollercoaster. Avoid the bad acid and watch out for the Hells Angel swinging a pool cue at your head! Par-tay!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19548620 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1516 full true Episode 21: Sam Cutler part 1 Episode 21: Sam Cutler part 1 Sam Cutler was the tour manager for The Rolling Stones AND The Grateful Dead. Let’s take a peek into the wild life of working for two of the greatest rock and roll bands ever. Buckle up, it’s another roller coaster ride!

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]]> Sam Cutler was the tour manager for The Rolling Stones AND The Grateful Dead. Let’s take a peek into the wild life of working for two of the greatest rock and roll bands ever. Buckle up, it’s another roller coaster ride!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19548580 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1974 full true Episode 20: Eric Clapton and the Yardbirds Episode 20: Eric Clapton and the Yardbirds Jay gives just a little chat about the ugly marriage between Eric Clapton and The Yardbirds.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19501512 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1414 1 20 full true Episode 19: New York Dolls part 5 The End Episode 19: New York Dolls part 5 The End We our episode comes to an end but we must say hello to Malcolm McLaren (again!) and it must end in Florida.

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19501466 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1956 1 19 full true Episode 18: New York Dolls part 4 Episode 18: New York Dolls part 4 The band begins to crack, divisions are created and somebody needs to take Johnny’s meth away!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19501437 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1789 1 18 full true Episode 17: New York Dolls Part 3 Episode 17: New York Dolls Part 3 Continuing our adventures with the death of Billy, a new drummer comes into the picture and a hello to Iggy Pop!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19501426 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1455 1 17 full true Episode 16: New York Dolls part 2 Episode 16: New York Dolls part 2 We continue our adventures of The New York Dolls. A hello to David Bowie and Mick Jagger!

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]]> Jay Buzzsprout-19501415 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400 710 1 16 full true Episode 15: New York Dolls part 1 Episode 15: New York Dolls part 1 Originally uploaded January 3, 2024

Jay discusses the birth, the flight and the crashes of thee most exciting live band that no label wanted to touch but everyone wanted to see: The New York Dolls

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Jay discusses the birth, the flight and the crashes of thee most exciting live band that no label wanted to touch but everyone wanted to see: The New York Dolls

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