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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This week we serve up Vintage Guitar's list of the most expensive guitar/amp effects. You got the cash? We've got the list. Here are 25 effects ...
- Added: May 19, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
This week we pay tribute to the legend who recently passed away.
- Added: May 26, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
David Letterman retired after hosting the longest running television talk show program in history. In this episode we feature a few of the best pe...
- Added: Jun 03, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
This week we explore why roadies are possibly the most valuable members of a rock career.
- Added: Jun 09, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
This week we explore the concept of a concept album including the album's conception and how the music is thematically conceived. When does a conc...
- Added: Jun 17, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
They weren't intended to be the hit, but someone made them so.
- Added: Jun 23, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 6
This week we follow cues from the paper ""The evolution of popular music: USA 1960–2010" as we attempt to find out what tomorrow's popular music wi...
- Added: Jul 07, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
These memorable moments in rock made musicians somewhat less memorable.
- Added: Jul 01, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
The first in a 3-part series of concerts happening this summer. We'll tell you who they are, where they're playing, and what's on the set list.
- Added: Jul 14, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
The second in a 3-part series of concerts happening this summer. We'll tell you who they are, where they're playing, and what's on the set list.
- Added: Jul 22, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
The final episode of a 3-part series spotlighting this summer's concerts. We'll tell you who they are, where they're playing, what's on the set li...
- Added: Aug 05, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
These are the richest people currently in the music industry according to Forbes magazine.
- Added: Aug 05, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
We're putting together the best band imaginary money can buy. It's Rock School's version of fantasy football...only with legends of rock.
- Added: Aug 13, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
It's an hour of music played at the funerals of rock stars. Yeah, it's kind of macabre, but it's worth a listen!
- Added: Aug 19, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 6
According to Rolling Stone magazine, this is the list of the top selling double albums in rock history.
- Added: Aug 26, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
This week we explore how hearing a certain song brings back memories of a particular time and place.
- Added: Sep 02, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 7
Ben Stein is a huge rock n roll fan. This week we hear what he has to say about the impact music has had on the world.
- Added: Sep 09, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
Some guitars are lucky enough to be traded back and forth among legendary rock musicians. These are their stories...
- Added: Sep 15, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
An update of one of our earlier copyright episodes.
- Added: Sep 25, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
This week will feature a bundle of the greatest guitar rifts in rock history.
- Added: Sep 28, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
