Rock N Roll Fashionistas

Three Films We've Never Seen

Join us as we hunt for hidden song treasure buried deep within 3 obscure double album film soundtracks to three films we've never seen before.
Iggy Pop & David Bowie: The salacious Love Triangle with Angela Bowie and the Michael Stipe produced movie that ensued - Velvet Goldmine
What movie inspired 16 year old John Lennon to pick up a guitar and start singing Rock N Roll music?
To. Two. Too. And 2 - The meaning behind Roxy Music's 2HB song from their 1972 self titled debut album. (Hint: it stands for To Humphrey Bogart, film icon)
What do you have to do to get fired from the Sex Pistols?
John Lennon & Paul McCartney's very public song feud that began with the seemingly innocuous opening track from McCartney's follow up to his 1970 solo debut album.
What psychedelic Beatles song did John Lennon shamelessly steal lyrics for?
What U.S. Presidential Election song John Lennon wrote for Acid Guru Timothy Leary?
Learn how Paul McCartney named the band who invented Punk Rock!
All THIS and so much more in the latest JAM PACKED episode of Rock N Roll Fashionistas!! 
OPENING TRACK: 2HB from Roxy Music's 1972 self titled debut album https://music.apple.com/ca/album/roxy-music-deluxe-edition/1440836569
CLOSING TRACK: Celluloid Heroes from the 11th studio album by The Kinks "Everybody's In Show-Biz" from 1972 https://music.apple.com/ca/album/everybodys-in-show-biz-deluxe-2022-remaster/1632411613 
 
 

Who's Your Favorite Beatle?

Join us in the latest episode of Rock N Roll Fashionistas as we explore the Down The Rabbit Hole deep dive phenomenon.
Who IS your favorite Beatle? You show us yours and we'll show you ours.
1973. Ghastly mellow saxophones all over the floor: exploring Rock N Roll's mid 1970's infatuation with the saxophone. That means you too Mr. Lennon! HINT: it's all The Rolling Stones' fault.
What pissed John Lennon off the most about his post Beatles music career.
Lennon's Lost Weekend: how did it end?
What sax player Bobby Keys had to do to get fired by The Rolling Stones.
The first person born in this century to win Grammy's coveted Album Of The Year award: LISTEN to FIND OUT.
First Rock band to win Grammy's Album Of The Year and SO MUCH MORE!!!
All in the latest episode of Rock N Roll Fashionistas.
OPENING TRACK: 1974 by Robyn Hitchcock from his 1998 Jonathan Demme directed concert film Storefront Hitchcock: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/storefront-hitchcock-music-from-the-jonathan-demme/78980909
CLOSING TRACK: 1970's Canadian composer Tony Kosinec's song Alan performed live by British actor Tim Curry in 1978 at the Old Waldorf Nightclub in San Francisco from his 1985 compilation album The Best Of Tim Curry https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-best-of-tim-curry/1445958995
 

21st Century Power Pop 25 Years In

We're one quarter ways into the 21st century, it's high time we check into the state of Power Pop today.
California's Uni Boys kick things off with the opening track from their latest Buy This Now! album courtesy of Curation Records.
Produced by the Lemon Twigs D'Addario Brothers of Hicksville, Long Island, New York, the Uni Boys are soon to embark on an Eastern Canadian tour supporting headliners the Daniel Romano Outfit who close out today's episode with the final track from their latest album Too Hot To Sleep.
Continuing our homage to the late Damned guitarist and primary songwriter Brian James (1955-2025), we highlight three of the Punk Rock era's defining firsts accomplished by the band during James' tenure.
Why April 23, 1976 should be celebrated as the day punk rock officially began, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Rockpile and why you need to know about Broken Arrow native JD McPherson.
All this and MORE!
In the latest episode of Rock N Roll Fashionistas!!
OPENING TRACK: Let's Watch A Movie from California's latest power pop sensations the Uni Boys from their fourth album in three years Buy This Now! on Curation Records https://music.apple.com/ca/album/buy-this-now/1701078448
CLOSING TRACK: Generation End by the Daniel Romano Outfit, "Canada's finest working band" according to an industry insider, from their latest album Too Hot To Sleep https://music.apple.com/ca/album/too-hot-to-sleep/1716406050
Check for upcoming tour dates with the Uni Boys and Daniel Romano on their official website: https://danielromanomusic.com

Tucks On Tour! April 4-9, 2025 BONUS EPISODE

Join us as we sit down on location with Canada's Troubadour Al Tuck to discuss his upcoming tour with stops in Dartmouth and Toronto, his latest album, the triple disc Water, Blood & Whiskey, upcoming releases, new recordings in the works and so much more! 
 
Be sure to say hello from us when you see Al in your town!
 
Canada's Troubadour Al Tuck Is On Tour!
 
Friday, April 4th through to Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
 
Friday, April 4th, 2025 Al Tuck @ The Woodside Tavern 209 Pleasant Street Dartmouth NS Door opens at 7:00 pm Music at 7:30 pm PWYC $15.00 suggested
 
Sunday, April 6th, 2025 MATINEE Al Tuck @ Sauce On The Danforth 1376 Danforth Avenue Toronto ONT Door opens at 3:00 pm Music at 4:00 pm
 
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 Al Tuck @ The Local 396 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ONT 9:00 pm
 
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 Al Tuck @ The Cameron House 408 Queen Street West Toronto, ONT 9:00 pm Front Room
 
Al Tuck on Bandcamp: https://altuckmusic.bandcamp.com
 
Al Tuck's latest album Water, Blood & Whiskey: https://altuckmusic.bandcamp.com/albu...
 
OPENING TRACK: "I Believe I'll See The Day" taken from the Water disc of Al Tuck's triple album Water, Blood & Whiskey
 
CLOSING TRACK: "Where Am I Going To Live When I Get Home?" taken from the Whiskey disc of Al Tuck's triple album Water, Blood & Whiskey
 
Music & Lyrics by Al Tuck. Copyright 2023 Al Tuck. All rights reserved.
 
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Lou Reed Too!

Join us for the conclusion of our two part saga on Lou Reed and his marry band of misfits.
Find out how, after five successive flops, Lou Reed ended up with 20 million dollars in the bank. 
Have you ever wondered what 3 key albums ended the 80s? Listen to find out!
Follow David Bowie's 80's career trajectory from King Of Cool to shameless huckster.
Iggy Pop reclaims his throne!
All of this and MORE on the latest installment of Rock N Roll Fashionistas!
OPENING TRACK: "Rock & Roll" taken from the 1970 album Loaded, the very final Velvet Underground album Lou Reed would appears on. https://music.apple.com/ca/album/loaded-remastered/1050415251
CLOSING TRACK: "A Dream" taken from the 1990 Lou Reed & John Cale album Songs For Drella https://music.apple.com/ca/album/songs-for-drella/979404543
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Lou Reed. Wow...

Unravel the myth behind the man behind the music. 
Revisit the Velvets. All four mad albums. Two Velvet Underground albums with John Cale & Andy Warhol and two without. 
The fifth and final Velvet Underground album without any original band members at all!
Explore the golden trifecta of Andy Warhol, Lou Reed & Iggy Pop and how Bowie used it to create the Ziggy Stardust character.
Find out how Pork's 1971 Andy Warhol Superstar Revue at the Roundhouse in London altered David Bowie's career trajectory forever.
That time Lou Reed moved back home to live with his parents in the suburbs of Long Island, New York.
That time Iggy Pop moved back home to live with his parents in Detroit, Michigan.
And the two albums that will forever link David Bowie with the career's of both Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
All this and more on the latest Episode of Rock N Roll Fashionistas!
OPENING TRACK: Keith Richard's of The Rolling Stones covers Lou Reed's "I'm Waiting For The Man" originally from The Velvet Underground's 1967 debut album on Verve Records The Velvet Underground & Nico. Richard's cover is the opening track to the 2024 Lou Reed tribute album The Power Of The Heart - A Tribute To Lou Reed https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-power-of-the-heart-a-tribute-to-lou-reed/1732584171
CLOSING TRACK: "Work" from the 1990 Andy Warhol inspired Songs For Drella collaboration album between former Velvet Underground bandmates Lou Reed & John Cale https://music.apple.com/ca/album/songs-for-drella/979404543
 

Head First: Jim Morrison's Deep Dive

The final 24 months of Jim Morrison's all too short life were filled with endless stress and legal troubles resulting from his arrest in Miami and the criminal proceedings that followed.
Join us as we immerse ourselves in this final chapter of Jim Morrison's life. Hell bent on a crash course of self destruction fueled by bad behavior, impaired judgement and poor examples set by his literary heroes Arthur Rimbaud and the similarly ill-fated Percy Bysshe Shelley, Morrison sought refuge in Paris for what would be the final six months of his life. 
Decipher Jim's favorite anagram Mr Mojo Risin'
Unravel the mystery of The Lizard King.
And his beautiful friend.
The end.
All this and MORE in the latest installment of the Rock N Roll Fashionistas podcast!
Please note: Audio portions for the opening sound collage have been reproduced under the fair use doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is aimed at an academic audience and does not serve as a substitute for the original.
Music from the following artists was used in the making of this podcast:
"Breakn' A Sweat" by Skrillex & The Doors from their 2012 EP Bangarang https://music.apple.com/ca/album/bangarang/491596645 
"Is Everybody In?" by William S. Burroughs & The Doors from the 2000 tribute album Stoned Immaculate: The Music Of The Doors https://www.discogs.com/release/3220997-Various-Stoned-Immaculate-The-Music-Of-The-DoorsT
"The End" by Robotic Dub featuring Jim Morrison from their 2025 EP of the same name https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-end-feat-jim-morrison-ep/1796021447

Sex Pistols: Rock N Roll Can Kill Ya

1977. Eleven years old and discovering the Sex Pistols.
Find out how Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren set them up to fail in America.
The tragic last days of 21 year old Sid Vicious and his murdered girlfriend.
New York's iconic Chelsea Hotel and all its rock n roll sleaze.
The Warholian Universe of Candy Darling, Edie Sedgwick, Nico, The Velvets.
CBGBs
Max's Kansas City
and MORE!
OPENING TRACK: The Passenger by Iggy Pop from his 1977 David Bowie produced album "Lust For Life" https://music.apple.com/ca/album/lust-for-life/1440882892
CLOSING TRACK: My Way sung by Sid Vicious credited to the Sex Pistols from the 1978 soundtrack to the Sex Pistols' movie "The Great Rock N Roll Swindle" https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-great-rock-n-roll-swindle/1440806959

RIP New York Dolls

With the passing of David Johansen, the last living member of the New York Dolls, we dedicate an entire episode of Rock N Roll Fashionistas to the memory of all five fabulous individuals who made up the legendary New York group.
Johnny Thunders Lead guitar
David Johansen Lead vocals
Sylvain Sylvain Rhythm guitar
Arthur Kane Bass
Jerry Nolan Drums
The New York Dolls, a pioneering glam rock band composed of five influential members, each with their own remarkable stories and achievements.
Johnny Thunders (1952-1991) Born John Anthony Genzale, Thunders was born on July 15, 1952, and died at 38 under mysterious circumstances on April 23, 1991. Known for his captivating guitar work and as a charismatic frontman, Thunders earned his fame as a member of the New York Dolls before going on to play with the Heartbreakers and pursuing a solo career. His untimely death took place in his hotel room at The Inn on St. Peter (formerly known as St. Peter Guest House) in New Orleans, Louisiana. The cause remains controversial; while some reports indicated an overdose of cocaine and methadone, others suggested that advanced leukemia could have contributed to his decline. A theory put forth by Dee Dee Ramone alleges that Thunders was murdered when robbed of the abundant supply of methadone he required when on the road. Despite numerous calls from his family for a formal investigation into his death, the New Orleans police department has not acted.
Jerry Nolan (1946-1992) was born on May 7, 1946, and passed away on January 14, 1992, just months after Thunders. Renowned as a powerful rock drummer for both the New York Dolls and the Heartbreakers, Nolan was a noted steadying figure in bandmate Johnny Thunders’s often chaotic life, being six years his senior. When working on new music, Nolan became gravely ill with bacterial meningitis and pneumonia. During treatment at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York, he suffered a stroke that left him in a coma, ultimately leading to his death. He was laid to rest at Mount Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Flushing, New York, leaving behind a legacy of drumming that defined an era.
Arthur Kane (1949-2004) was born on February 3, 1949. He was the bass guitarist and a founding member of the New York Dolls. He played a crucial role in the band’s formation in 1971 but was forced out in 1975, shortly after Thunders and Nolan departed. In a poignant twist of fate, Kane reunited with his former bandmates in 2004 for a concert in London that was later featured in the documentary New York Doll. On July 13, 2004, just 22 days after Kane’s performance with the New York Dolls, he began to feel unwell. Thinking he may have caught the flu while in London, he checked himself into a Los Angeles hospital, complaining of fatigue. He was quickly diagnosed with leukemia and died within two hours. He was 55 years old. Former bandmate, David Johansen, described him as “nonjudgmental, bawdy and holy.”
Sylvain Sylvain (1951-2021) Born Sylvain Mizrahi on February 14, 1951, he was a pivotal member of the New York Dolls, contributing his guitar talents and flamboyant style. After living in Atlanta for several years, Sylvain moved to Nashville in 2015. On the 27th of April, 2019, Sylvain went public with his cancer diagnosis, setting up a GoFundMe page to help cover treatment costs. He died from cancer at his home on January 13, 2021, at the age of 69, leaving behind a legacy of rock music that continues to inspire new generations.
And finally, David Johansen (1950-2025) Born on January 9, 1950, Johansen was the charismatic lead singer of the New York Dolls, later gaining fame as Buster Poindexter. His vibrant career spanned decades. In 2020, Johansen was diagnosed with stage four cancer and a brain tumor, effectively bringing an end to his music career. His health declined further after a fall in November 2024, when he broke his back in two places and required surgery. His step-daughter launched a fundraiser to help with his treatment on January 10, 2025. He died on February 28, 2025, at the age of 75, in Staten Island, leaving behind an indelible mark on the music world.
Opening track "You Can't Put Your Arms Round A Memory" by former New York Dolls lead guitarist Johnny Thunders from his 1978 debut solo album So Alone: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/so-alone/285601659
Closing track "Dance Like A Monkey" by the New York Dolls from their 2006 third studio album One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This, their first release of original material since their 1974 sophomore album Too Much Too Soon: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/one-day-it-will-please-us-to-remember-even-this/214472611
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Rock N Roll Black History Month Wrap Up

Opening with the latest in new music, Malmo, Sweden's Fat Brain get things ripping with a scorching track from their NEW RELEASE vinyl debut EP Death To False Zamrock. 
Wrapping up Black History Month, a meditative rumination follows touching on key moments in the history of Rock N Roll.
Mary Lou Williams and her decision to quit music in order to help others
Retracing Lennon's last ride
What the heck is Zamrock anyway?
The Great Vinyl Purge of the mid 90s
1987's 20th Anniversary of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper
McCartney's recent pre SNL50 Bowery Ballroom pop up shows
A tale of three Rock N Rollers who worked themselves to death 
How Woodstock not only ended a decade but ended an era and so much more!
Opening track: "Devil's Son" by Fat Brain from their debut EP Death To False Zamrock https://music.apple.com/ca/album/death-to-false-zamrock-ep/1780524150
Closing track: "Abraham, Martin & John" by Marvin Gaye from his album The Very Best Of Marvin Gaye https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-very-best-of-marvin-gaye/1434917803