Shabby Road Record Show Podcast

Join Ryan, AD, Ricky, Lizz, and HAL for an hour of vinyl related games, trivia, and discussion. The gang has to throw a record into the abyss, never to be heard from again in a game of OVERBOARD. They have to arrange records in order according to their value in a spirited round of PRICE HIKE. Ryan and AD match wits in a round of LUSCIOUS LIZZ’ ROCK AND ROLL QUIZ. AD’s HAPPY TRACK is features a hammered Jim Dandy and the HOT TOPIC this week is VINYL’s remarkable growth in the market. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter @shabbypodcast, or email us at shabbyroadshow@yahoo.com, help support the show by shopping at Amazon through our banner at www.shabbyroadrecordshow.com

SRRS125 ”Powerhose” Which band got their name from what the Mexican drug cartels call the United States CIA helicopters? Which drummer quit his band when a night of drinking hard cider with the singer led to fisticuffs? Which singer’s career took off when a led pipe fell from a construction site and hit her in the head raising her vocal range a few steps higher? Which band’s behavior ignites Ryan and AD into a potential “Rant of the Year”? Which album was the subject of an episode of the TV series Homicide: Life on the Street? Which album did Ryan bring that caused AD to slump down in his seat in disgust? Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter @shabbypodcast, or email us at shabbyroadshow@yahoo.com, help support the show by shopping at Amazon through our banner at www.shabbyroadrecordshow.com

Our pal and bassist for Louis Prima Jr, Jonathan “Fizzo” Frias joins in the fun with a mystery box of his own. Which drummer thrilled AD when he autographed and personalized a CD for him? Which group “rebranded” themselves by changing only one letter in their name? Which duo wore out their welcome at open mic nights because the drummer kept breaking the drums and cymbals? Which rocker left the business and started a rock and roll landmark bus tour? Which band was banned from playing in Austin, Texas when they incited a riot leading to the destruction of a college football stadium? Which album did Ryan say he didn’t need to hear because of the existence of Alice Cooper’s School’s Out? Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter @shabbypodcast, or email us at shabbyroadshow@yahoo.com, help support the show by shopping at Amazon through our banner at www.shabbyroadrecordshow.com

Which heavy rock band from the early 70’s had a singer who would go on to write “I Had the Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing? Which road manager locked his band in the car and made them hide under a blanket because of the false impression that they were in danger of being abducted “deliverance” style? Which band did AD dismiss in 1977 despite updating their lineup with some famous rockers? Which album did RCA records screw up the manufacturing of, denied it, then finally admitted to it, and simply said “sorry”? Which style of music “isn’t AD’s cup of tea”? Which band had a guy who had a hook for a hand that played tambourine? Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter @shabbypodcast, or email us at shabbyroadshow@yahoo.com, help support the show by shopping at Amazon through our banner at www.shabbyroadrecordshow.com  

Ryan and AD’s mothers drop by Shabby Road to criticize the conditions, drink Jameson, and unveil their mystery boxes full of records that their sons were subjected to in the 60’s and 70’s. Which artist decided to do an album of standards against the wishes of his label, and it stayed on the charts for 10 years? Which record was so ubiquitous in the 1970’s, that according to AD “you’re kinda weird” if there wasn’t a copy in your house? Which artist was trying to cover Jerry Reed’s guitar man but it wasn’t sounding right, so they flew Jerry in to get it right for them? What is the KISSmobile? Which singer recorded a gospel record in her father’s church and it became her best seller? Which singer started his career playing in a gay bathhouse? Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter @shabbypodcast, or email us at shabbyroadshow@yahoo.com, help support the show by shopping at Amazon through our banner at www.shabbyroadrecordshow.com  

Grab some popcorn and your beverage of choice! It’s time for this year’s SHABBY AWARDS. Our annual gala that celebrates the best moments of the podcast. This show has it all. You’ll hear another hammy opening monologue, Liz complaining about being trapped outside Shabby with a prostitute, and a musical number sung by Ryan and AD that has to be heard to be believed. Awards are given for Best Impression, Rant of the Year, Best Song, Best Guest, Best Rock Star Tragedy and more. All voted on by YOU! The Shabby Academy of listeners. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter @shabbypodcast, or email us at shabbyroadshow@yahoo.com, help support the show by shopping at Amazon through our banner at www.shabbyroadrecordshow.com

Which band’s music wound up on a illegitimate Billy Joel “pre fame” compilation album although they had no affiliation with Joel whatsoever? Which artist composed a song that Liza Minelli wanted to cover, but his manager wanted a ridiculous price leading Liza to reject it? Which guitarist went upside John Bonham’s head with an ashtray during a bar fight? What was the first song to receive Billboard’s Record of the Year having not hit number 1? Which album required a uniformed guard to stand in the control room to ensure the disgruntled band didn’t destroy the master tapes? Which band had a horn section added to their song behind their backs at the behest of the record label? Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter @shabbypodcast, or email us at shabbyroadshow@yahoo.com, help support the show by shopping at Amazon through our banner at www.shabbyroadrecordshow.com

Our pal Steve Seaborg joins us with a mystery box of his own and by the end, the show goes completely off the rails. Which whiskey throated singer did a duet with Bonnie Tyler and his mom couldn’t tell who was who? Who’s the self proclaimed best jewish lesbian folk singer? Which artist wasn’t satisfied with his album upon release and completely re-recorded it from scratch and released it on a different label? Which guitarist was infuriated when his band members and producer decided to include an orchestra on the album, relegating him to the background? Which songwriter penned what AD calls “the best song ever played on the show”? Which band began as a Pink Floyd tribute act? Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter @shabbypodcast, or email us at shabbyroadshow@yahoo.com, help support the show by shopping at Amazon through our banner at www.shabbyroadrecordshow.com

What is a feeder band? Which album was so well written and performed it survived an appallingly drenched mix of echo and reverb by the producer? Which artist followed up his breakthrough album with a concept album about the failure of characters in the previous album? Which album did AD buy just because it was “dudes standing in a graveyard looking high?” What album is “the most depressing record of all time?” Discussed in this episode: http://trampslikeuspod.com/

According to AD, what are the most annoying few seconds in the history of music? Which band went so far over budget that the label hurriedly mixed and released the album while they were on tour unable to approve it? Which artist quit his band by sending a letter to his bandmates stating that he “has joined a commune”? What happened on the night of December 23rd, 1985? Which famous singer died penniless without money for health care? Which “live” album was purportedly recorded at a sound check in between shows? Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter @shabbypodcast, or email us at shabbyroadshow@yahoo.com, help support the show by shopping at Amazon through our banner at www.shabbyroadrecordshow.com