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Rock music history from magazines, newspapers and vinyl! Ranging from the 60s to the 90s. Find us at audiomover.com and various social media platforms.
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#547 - Triumph: Why They Didn't Quite Make It (opens the original)
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In 1983, Triumph seemed poised to take the final step into rock’s biggest leagues. Allied Forces had gone platinum, “Fight the Good Fight” and “Magic Power” had become signature songs, and the band believed Never Surrender might be the album that elevated them alongside bands like Journey, Foreigner, Boston and Rush. In this episode of Audiomover, Robert John Hadfield goes back to a Hit Parader interview with Rik Emmett published as Never Surrender was happening and combines it with stories from
#546 - DIO - THIS MIGHT BLOW YOUR MIND - Strange Details (opens the original)
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By early 1985, Ronnie James Dio had seemingly proven everything he needed to prove. He had helped reinvent Black Sabbath, walked away, bet everything on himself, and within less than two years released Holy Diver and The Last in Line. But had Dio really escaped the shadow of Black Sabbath? In this episode, we go back to a fascinating 1985 interview that captures Dio at a pivotal moment in his career. He openly admits that he brings up Black Sabbath as a “defensive gesture,” while insisting that
#545 - Van Halen - WHY DID IT HAPPEN THIS WAY? (opens the original)
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In the spring of 1985, Van Halen appeared to be on top of the world. 1984 had become a massive success, the band had risen from backyard parties and clubs to become one of America’s biggest rock acts, and from the outside, the future looked almost unlimited. But nobody reading this magazine at the time knew what was about to happen. In this episode, Robert and Gary go back to a 1985 Hit Parader article published just before the original Van Halen lineup came apart. Looking at the story with more
#544 - Zebra - MIND-BLOWING STORY - What Really Happened - Randy Jackson (opens the original)
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Before Zebra released their debut album in 1983, they had already spent years packing clubs, building devoted followings in two different parts of the country—and getting rejected by the record industry. In this episode, we go back to the remarkable story behind Zebra’s rise, from their beginnings in New Orleans and their move to New York to the radio airplay that turned an unsigned band into a local phenomenon. We’ll also look at the fascinating comparisons with Rush, how Zebra essentially test
#543 - Why Was Dolly Parton Different? Merrill Osmond Exclusive (opens the original)
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What made Dolly Parton so special—even to someone who had worked with some of the biggest stars in entertainment? Merrill Osmond joins Robert John Hadfield on Audiomover to pay tribute to his friend, sharing personal memories of her warmth, humility, and extraordinary ability to connect with people. Recalling her appearance on The Donny & Marie Show, Merrill describes a superstar who walked in without an entourage and captured every heart in the room simply by being herself. It’s a heartfelt ref
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