Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast

Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels 04.07.2026 23Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will feature Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, a rock band that had several top twenty hits from 1965 to 1967. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast ...

Forgotten Rock Bands: The Happenings 01.07.2026 14Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Forgotten Rock Bands I will feature the Happenings! This Paterson, New Jersey pop vocal group would, for four brief years in the 1960's, chart nine singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and become known for bringing new life to old pop standards. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll...

Argent 17.06.2026 17Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will review the history of the British band Argent, who emerged in the late 1960's after the disbandment of The Zombies. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Ess...

Billy Preston - The Other Fifth Beatle 16.06.2026 23Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and faithful, long time listeners will recall that back in 2024 we aired episode #65. That Rock and Roll Flashback episode dealt with George Martin, who I nicknamed The Fifth Beatle in appreciation of his production support and keyboard contributions to so many Beatles tunes. Well, today's podcast episode will be devoted to another man who John Lennon once called [and I quote] "kind of like a Fifth Beatle" [end quote].&nb...

The Searchers 10.06.2026 23Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will review the career of The Searchers, one of the bands that emerged from Liverpool, England in the early 1960's. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podca...

Kool & the Gang 10.06.2026 34Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will highlight the career of the American funk and pop band from Jersey City, New Jersey, that calls themselves Kool & the Gang! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. Th...

The Allman Brothers Band 31.05.2026 36Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this podcast episode will be devoted to Billy Bob Thornton’s favorite band: the Allman Brothers Band! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John.&nbs...

Forgotten Rock Bands: Canned Heat 28.05.2026 23Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Forgotten Rock Bands, I will feature the blues and rock band from the mid 1960's that went by the name of Canned Heat. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essa...

The Who (1964-1978) 24.05.2026 36Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this episode will deal with an obscure English rock band formed in London, England in 1964. They call themselves the Who! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay"...

The Commodores & Lionel Richie 16.05.2026 42Min.

Welcome all of you time travelers to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this episode will highlight the career of the American funk and soul group who called themselves the Commodores! I will focus on the group's most successful period, the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, when Lionel Richie was the co-lead singer. I will also briefly highlight some of the accomplishments of Lionel Richie’s impressive career as a solo singer, songwriter, and producer. We welcom...

Forgotten Rock Bands: Sir Douglas Quintet 15.05.2026 18Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Forgotten Rock Bands I will feature the Sir Douglas Quintet, who had two top 20 hits and one top 30 hit in the mid to late 1960's. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Son...

One Hit Wonder: John Fred & His Playboy Band 05.05.2026 15Min.

Welcome to an other episode of One Hit Wonders on rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this podcast episode I will review the story of John Fred and His Playboy Band who had a hit in 1968. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "Yo...

Novelty Song: The Purple People Eater 04.05.2026 13Min.

Welcome to the Novelty Songs series here on Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and back in episode number 196 I discussed the 1958 novelty hit "Witch Doctor". In today's episode I will review another Novelty Song from 1958: "The Purple People Eater"! In discussing "The Purple People Eater" I will also review the interesting career of Sheb Wooley, the composer and performer of the 1958 hit. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link...

Elton John 02.05.2026 42Min.

Welcome all of you music lovers to another episode of Rock and Roll Flashback! This episode will attempt to generally summarize the career of the great Sir Elton Hercules John! It goes without saying that Elton John has been a major force in the music and entertainment industry for decades and his catalog of work is extensive. Often when one envisions Elton John you see the flamboyant, ostentatious, over-the-top showman. However, Elton's musical talent cannot be denied...

Novelty Song: Witch Doctor 23.04.2026 17Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and we'll be looking back at some of Rock and Roll's greatest artists, songs, and stories. This podcast episode will introduce a new series here on Rock and Roll Flashback: Novelty Songs. Specifically, I will discuss the 1958 tune, "Witch Doctor", Ross Bagdasarian and his stage name of David Seville, and Seville's virtual band Alvin and the Chipmunks! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this ...

Songs That Were Covers: (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 23.04.2026 20Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I will feature the story behind the song titled “(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66”, which has been covered many times by several artists. The song, and the actual US Route 66, has an interesting history. Additionally it also has a special significance for me, as I will discuss in this episode. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and...

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles (1955-1972) 14.04.2026 25Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will review the highlights of the American vocal group that helped define the Motown sound of the 1960's: the Miracles! I will focus on the years between 1955 and 1972 when Smokey Robinson was active with the band. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podc...

Wolfman Jack 06.04.2026 15Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will highlight the career of radio disc jockey Wolfman Jack. He certainly was a unique on air personality with his alter ego, and it’s unlikely that there will never be an other disc jockey like The Wolfman. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers...

Gene Vincent 03.04.2026 22Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will I discuss the highlights of the career of Gene Vincent, the American rockabilly singer whose swaggering, black-leather-clad image defined the look of the rock rebel! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-i...

Santana 29.03.2026 41Min.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will review the highlights of one of the most versatile rock bands over the past fifty-nine years: Santana! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme ...