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.


626 Pieces

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Thanksgiving - Songs of Thanks
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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It's the Thanksgiving show! What do different states eat for Thanksgiving? Everyone thinks their food is normal, but the differences between what s...

Bought by WRGY, WVTF, KTSW 89.9, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 12, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Phase and Flange
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Have you ever heard a Phase or Flange? Once you hear it, you might recognize it, but can you tell the difference between Phase and Flange? This wee...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 03, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Back Up Singers
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Did you know Sheryl Crow, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey all got their starts from singing backup? In fact, a lot more artists than you think be...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 19, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
You Are There - Part Two
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Bringing listeners back to historic rock moments with clips of breaking media coverage...again!

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 26, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Opening Acts
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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One of the most memorable things about a concert is the opening act. Some can be great, while others can be quite the contrary. This week on Rock...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 08, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Todd Rundgren
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Everything you always wanted to know about Todd Rundgren... and some things you didn't want to know. This episode tracks the history, showcases th...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 07, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Roadies w/ Guest Steve Schepker
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Dr. Joseph Burns and guest Steve Schepker talk about roadies. Steve Schepker talks about past experience of being a roadie himself. The music range...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 21, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Charles Manson and the Beatles
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This show features music related to the Charles Manson murders. Manson was convinced that The Beatles were speaking to him through their music, ur...

Bought by KMXT and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 16, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Female Bassists and Drummers
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Usually when a woman is in a band she is singing or playing an instrument that society has deemed a "woman's" instrument. Very seldom do we see a f...

Bought by CI Dolphin Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 11, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Cage Matches
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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When it comes to deciding if one band is better than another, there is always disagreement. Joe Burns and Beth West took the most prominent argumen...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 11, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Creem Magazine
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The two daily news providers are on strike in Detroit and Barry Kramer and Tony Reay see the opportunity of a lifetime to start their own magazine....

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 11, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Whammy Bar
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The whammy bar, the vibrato bar, the dive bar, it has lots of names and a long history in the world of guitars. Find out where it came from, who in...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 19, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Austin City Limits
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Austin City Limits but were afraid to ask. Covers how each show is produced, who gets selected to play, w...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 13, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
"Mutt" Lange
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The story behind the producer with the Midas Touch. "Mutt" Lange not only produced huge hits for A/C D/C, Foreigner and Def Leppard, but he also c...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 03, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ticketmaster
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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An exploration of the fee structure, history, success, facts, figures and alleged finagling of the ubiquitous American ticket company.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 22, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Star Club
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The Star Club was a music venue in Hamburg, Germany, best known as the club where The Beatles cut their teeth. This week we get a glimpse into the...

Bought by KSRQ and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Aug 12, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Concert Laws
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Laws that are in place because of concert mishaps.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 09, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Hurt Rock Stars
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Sometimes Rock hurts. This episode explores the stories of popular rockers' most painful moments off stage. From exploding veins to broken legs t...

Bought by KSRQ and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Aug 08, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Rock and Roll Myths
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we cover some of the best known myths in rock and roll history and try to set the record straight. It's the truth behind the death of Si...

Bought by WSLR and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 29, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Casablanca Records and KISS Alive!
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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It's the ups, downs, ins and outs of the record company started by Neil Bogart on this episode of Rock School. Bogart grabbed three colleagues, a w...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 29, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1

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