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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 27 MIN

Episode 40: Right Song, Wrong Timing | The Guitar Stars Who Almost Took Over the '80s

from Who Ordered the Pie? | Classic Rock Music History & Cocktails · host Christopher Machado

Send us Fan MailSome guitarists become legends.Others seem destined for superstardom... until something gets in the way.In this episode of Right Song, Wrong Timing, we're revisiting five incredible guitarists who had the talent, the songs, the look, and the momentum to become some of the biggest rock stars of the 1980s.From Charlie Sexton and Lita Ford to Andy Taylor, Robin George, and Aldo Nova, we'll explore the moments when everything seemed to be falling into place, and the unexpected twists that changed the course of their careers.Some battled image.Some battled record labels.Some were caught in changing musical trends.And one lost the opportunity of a lifetime almost overnight.Plus, we'll mix up The Tube Screamer, a cocktail inspired by one of the most iconic guitar pedals ever made.So pour yourself a drink, turn it up loud, and join me as we ask one simple question...What happened?Support the showWho Ordered the Pie? a music history podcast with custom cocktail pairings. Show notes, recipes, and extras: WhoOrderedThePie.com Follow: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

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Send us Fan Mail Some guitarists become legends. Others seem destined for superstardom... until something gets in the way. In this episode of Right Song, Wrong Timing, we're revisiting five incredible guitarists who had the talent, the songs, the look, and the momentum to become some of the biggest rock stars of the 1980s. From Charlie Sexton and Lita Ford to Andy Taylor, Robin George, and Aldo Nova, we'll explore the moments when everything seemed to be falling into place, and the unexpected...

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