Crap From The Past: Ron Gerber Interview

In this episode of American Miles, host Josh Colvin takes listeners on a journey through 70s and 80s pop music with feature guest, disc jockey Ron "Boogiemonster" Gerber. The conversation delves into the evolution of music over the decades—from the Rolling Stones to U2, the underrated talents of artists like The Carpenters, and the impact of disco. This episode also includes Josh's story about Dwayne the Rock Johnson, and writer Vince Roman's essay Be Now Be Now. The show ends with Sonny Gullege's song Go Be Free. Please note: Here is a link to the Spotify playlist of songs to accompany this episode. 01:56 Trucker Andy08:09 Storytelling: Who's Afraid of Dwayne the Rock Johnson16:53 Crap form the Past: Ron Gerber's Journey24:51 The Dichotomy of Music: Good vs. Bad28:28 Decades of Music: A Personal Perspective33:28 Disco: A Love-Hate Relationship34:55 The Evolution of Disco Music 39:15 The Impact of Disco on Other Genres44:54 The Transition from Vinyl to CDs50:58 Defining Perfect Songs55:31 Musical Fads and Trends57:10 Be Now Be Now essay by Vince Roman01:02:21 Go Be Free by Sonny Gullege