The Rock & Roll History Show

Back when we tortured Gail on January 9, 2026.

Summer is almost here! Unless you're joining us from the southern hemisphere...Either way, here are the stories behind some great songs to play on the road!

Band names that do not end in 'S'.

Did you know that a lot of famous musicians committed crimes? Of course you did.

Songs that give instructions. Listen closely!

With special guest Linda Zimmermann!

We'll be back next week. Until then, refresh your knowledge on ol' Lugwig von B from January 23, 2026.

The Crambones check out some deep cuts from all female bands.

We did Firsts, we did Lasts. Seems like we should do something in the middle, right?

We did "Firsts" two weeks ago, so you probably saw this one coming.

From February 28, 2025. We'll be back next week!

Artists you know, but songs you probably don't.

It's a history lesson with no heavy lifting!

We could all use a pick-me-up now and then. Originally from September 5, 2025.

Take a trip around the world without a passport and without a follow-up quiz!

Maybe we are due for a new dance craze?

Happy Valentine's Day..?! It's our annual Valentine's show, where we see which Crambones are pro-Valentine's Day and which ones, not so much. We also welcome special guest Jahn Xavier Bonfiglio from The Nightcaps!

Musicians who changed careers, originally from June 6, 2025. We will be back next week for Valentines Day 2026!

Bum bum bum buuuuuuuummmmm....

The Crambones check out interesting versions of some popular tunes.

We continue our series of torturing a Crambone for an entire episode.

2026...let's see how it goes.

See y'all in 2026!!    -The Crambones

Happy Holidays from The Crambones!We're giving you lots to talk about with your relatives this season, along with enough ammo to make an excuse and depart as you deem necessary.

Brian welcomes back Judge Linda from Murder in the Hudson Valley and UFO Headquarters to keep score of the 2025 Crambone Pop Quiz. The Crambones are very angry at Brian because they thought it was going to be the annual hoiday episode.Will Barbara retain her championship from last year? And can you beat The Crambones yourself? Let us know!

You don't have to do any actual math in this episode.

The Crambones check out songs with spoken words. For some reason, most of them are surprisingly sad...

Happy Thanksgiving from The Crambones!

The Crambones who aren't deathly ill this week take a look at the second best TV show of all time, WKRP in Cincinatti, as well as a few food related tracks.

Songs about actors this week on our crossover episode with The Silver Screen. 

Let's check out some unusual covers of popular hits!

The Crambones check out some popular songs where the drummer is also the lead singer.

BOO!Gotcha.

This is the second episode of our sporadic series, "Our Least Favorite Instruments." Mercedes hates the harp, and may need to go to therapy.

Brian is on the road at Farm Aid 40 along with Allison from Getting Dirty. We will be back with new episodes of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty soon!

Brian is on the road at Farm Aid 40 along with Allison from Getting Dirty. We will be back with new episodes of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty soon!

Brian and Allison are at Farm Aid in Minneapolis this weekend. Head over to FarmAid.org to watch the live stream on September 20!

Welcome to our annual crossover episode with Getting Dirty. Allison and Ivana join the Crambones to talk about the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, happening on Saturday, September 20 in Minneapolis. Brian and Allison will be there! Head over to FarmAid.org to watch the concert livestream.

A little pick-me-up after last week's boozefest.

Grab your favorite beverage and join us by the pool as summer sadly comes to a close. (To our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, grab your favorite warm beverage as winter comes to a close. We got ya.)

This is the first episode of our sporadic series, "Our Least Favorite Instruments." Barbara leads us off with her feelings on the ukulele.

Diss tracks have been around for a loooong time!

Some more homicidal tracks along with special guest Linda Zimmermann from "Murder In The Hudson Valley."

Linda Zimmermann from "Murder In The Hudson Valley" joins The Crambones to take a look at some songs about murder. Watch your back!

The Crambones dig up some track that mention chain stores. (Stores are building that contain stuff for you to buy, for those who may not be aware.)

We'll see you next week!

We'll be back on July 25 with a brand new episode. Be safe, everybody!

The Crambones take a deep, intellectual look at The Hokey Pokey. No, not really.

Songs with a woman's name in the title. You probably already figured that out.