Rock School

Series produced by KSLU

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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 it's stories of rock stars suing fans and fans suing rock stars.

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  • Added: Sep 12, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Series: Rock School
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This week we discuss the curation of rock music from an AI perspective.

Bought by KSKQ, KKWE Niijii Radio, WOUB, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 05, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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The popularity and appeal of the electric guitar has been on the decline for a while. This week we find out why.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, KSRQ, and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Aug 31, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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There's a strong argument that 1969 was the best year for albums. Here's more evidence.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 22, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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There's a strong argument that 1969 was the best year for albums. Here's our evidence.

Bought by KSKQ, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, WOUB, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 15, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Meet one of the insiders from the 70s Miami music scene.

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  • Added: Aug 08, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Hear the story of managing Van Halen from the man himself.

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  • Added: Aug 01, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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All you need to know about being a wedding DJ.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, WYAP, KWIT, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 25, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Learn 11 facts you may not know about Sgt. Peppers.

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  • Added: Jul 18, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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This week we speak with the person who discovered Rush.

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  • Added: Jul 05, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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This week we talk about how much we want computers to take over music creation.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, KSRQ, and 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT


  • Added: Jul 05, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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Simply a good reason to play UFO rock tunes.

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  • Added: Jun 27, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Here are several celebrities that put out albums, and several are pretty darn good.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 20, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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This week we discuss the often quixotic part of great music, the melody.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, WYAP, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 14, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Here are the top songs in the world... and you probably have never heard of them.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, KKWE Niijii Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 07, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
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It's an exploration of digital compression this week on Rock School.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, KKWE Niijii Radio and more


  • Added: May 31, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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It's the artist that makes the music great rather than the instrument.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: May 24, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Here is a list of bands who were named after less prominent band members.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, and KSRQ


  • Added: May 17, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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This week we tackle the topic of making a buck versus selling out in the rock industry.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, KSRQ, and 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT


  • Added: May 10, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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This week we spotlight the supergroups that almost happened.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 25, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3