Rock School
Series produced by KSLU
Rock School is a weekly, insightful and energetic showcase of the music, history, laws and culture of rock-n-roll hosted by music historian Joe Burns , Ph.D. and his wife Tammy.
Rock School is a weekly, hour-long lecture by music historian, Dr. Joe Burns. No topic is off the table. In the over a decade the show has been on air, Rock School has talked about everything from simple music lists to music in society, the audio production side of the business and just about every legal area you can imagine.
Hosted by Dr. Joe Burns and his wife Tammy, Rock School is recorded and produced in Joe's home studio and sent out through Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA from the studios of KSLU public radio.
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Some savvy musicians created and own patents for items used in the music industry. A few of these innovators own multiple patents and make a bit o...
Bought by KSKQ, KFOK-LPFM, Aspen Public Radio, and KSRQ
- Added: Mar 18, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
Some rockers owe their distinct voices to vocal nodules and polyps. This week we explore what these defects are, which musician's have them and th...
- Added: Mar 26, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
A tour around the world of the hotels made famous and infamous by rock stars. From the New York Dolls stay in New Orleans to numerous rocker visit...
- Added: Apr 01, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
A tour of the 50 states featuring the best selling rockers from each.
- Added: Apr 08, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
Rock stars who saw the light, turned around and came back to make it big. This week we explore the music that wouldn't have been had musicians' ne...
- Added: Apr 22, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
Hearing loss doesn't have to happen to rockers. But, it's mighty common, especially for those attending and performing at concerts. This week we ...
- Added: Apr 22, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
An exploration of the karaoke industry and its ties with rock-n-roll. This week it's a trip down list lane following the UK and US Karaoke Alliance...
- Added: Apr 29, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
This week we explore the role that airplanes have played in the history of rock music. We focus on the less nefarious airplanes of rock (i.e. plan...
- Added: May 08, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
This week it's all about buses! No, not the queso mobile you rode to school, these rides are fit for the kings and queens of rock.
- Added: May 16, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
This week we explore inaccuracies within song lyrics. Doves can't cry. The Shenandoah River is in Virginia, not West Virginia. Carbon 14 is not ...
- Added: May 21, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
Do you know who wrote "That '70s Show" theme song, "In the Street"? Cheap Trick, maybe? Wrong: Big Star. Today's episode of Rock School will discus...
- Added: May 27, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
It's a countdown from 100 to 51 of the best guitar solos in rock this week. Amazingly, they're not all from Van Halen! Stops on the journey inclu...
- Added: Jun 03, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
How were the greatest singers of their time chosen? From Queen to Guns 'N Roses, this episode of Rock School will tell you just that.
- Added: Jun 11, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
It's a countdown from 50 to number 1 of the best guitar solos in rock this week. Listen for Steve Vai, Stevie Ray Vaughn and, yes, The Eagles.
- Added: Jun 12, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
What would it cost to book your favorite band? From a case of beer to a million dollars, every band has its price.
- Added: Jun 18, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
Do you know who wrote your favorite classic rock songs? ELVIS PRESELY. LED ZEPPLIN. JOHNNY RIVERS. Find out the true writers and secret meanings be...
- Added: Jun 28, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
Pt. 2 from last week's show! Get your fill on who ORIGINALLY wrote your favorite classic rock songs with Dr. Joe Burns and Monique Gregoire. The hi...
- Added: Jul 06, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
Basically what you need to know to take the band thing to the next level. This episode of Rock School will teach you how to get your stuff copy-rig...
- Added: Jul 14, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
This week we discuss what hardware you'll need to make your demo sound as good as it needs to. From computers to microphones and speakers, it's a ...
- Added: Jul 24, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
Part 3 of Recording your own demo- Joe Burns and David Perricone will be giving upcoming musicians some sweet advice on how to get the studio just ...
- Added: Jul 29, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
