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Oct 17, 2025 1 hr 7 min

Artist Spotlight: Tom Lehrer

from Rock in Retrospect Hosted by Nick Bambach

Mark Lempke returns to pay tribute to the career and legacy of the late, great Tom Lehrer. We discuss Lehrer's one-of-a-kind pathway to the music industry, his historical significance during the Cold War era, share our favorite songs from his catalog, and make a compelling case for why he should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show

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