Rock School

Series produced by KSLU

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Rock School is a weekly, insightful and energetic showcase of the music, history, laws and culture of rock-n-roll hosted by music historian Joe Burns , Ph.D. and his wife Tammy.

Rock School is a weekly, hour-long lecture by music historian, Dr. Joe Burns. No topic is off the table. In the over a decade the show has been on air, Rock School has talked about everything from simple music lists to music in society, the audio production side of the business and just about every legal area you can imagine.

Hosted by Dr. Joe Burns and his wife Tammy, Rock School is recorded and produced in Joe's home studio and sent out through Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA from the studios of KSLU public radio.


628 Pieces

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Rock Star Airplanes
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we explore the role that airplanes have played in the history of rock music. We focus on the less nefarious airplanes of rock (i.e. plan...

Bought by KSKQ and KSRQ


  • Added: May 08, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Karaoke
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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An exploration of the karaoke industry and its ties with rock-n-roll. This week it's a trip down list lane following the UK and US Karaoke Alliance...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 29, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Hearing Loss
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Hearing loss doesn't have to happen to rockers. But, it's mighty common, especially for those attending and performing at concerts. This week we ...

Bought by KSKQ and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Apr 22, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Near Death Experiences
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Rock stars who saw the light, turned around and came back to make it big. This week we explore the music that wouldn't have been had musicians' ne...

Bought by KSKQ, KFOK-LPFM, and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 22, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
7th Anniversary: Best Seller by State
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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A tour of the 50 states featuring the best selling rockers from each.

Bought by KFOK-LPFM, KSKQ, KSRQ, and WOUB


  • Added: Apr 08, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Rock and Roll Hotels
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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A tour around the world of the hotels made famous and infamous by rock stars. From the New York Dolls stay in New Orleans to numerous rocker visit...

Bought by KSKQ, KSRQ, and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Apr 01, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Vocal nodules and Polyps
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Some rockers owe their distinct voices to vocal nodules and polyps. This week we explore what these defects are, which musician's have them and th...

Bought by KSKQ, KFOK-LPFM, and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 26, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Rock Star Patents
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Some savvy musicians created and own patents for items used in the music industry. A few of these innovators own multiple patents and make a bit o...

Bought by KSKQ, KFOK-LPFM, Aspen Public Radio, and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 18, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Can You Live on one Song?
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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It's an hour of singles that bankrolled comfortable lifestyles for their creators. We explore what it takes and who was able to write music that p...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 11, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
The Worst Gig
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Rockers live to perform. However, sometimes things go horribly wrong. This week Rock School explores the worst gigs in rock history. From broken...

Bought by KWIT, KFOK-LPFM, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 06, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Pandora
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we look at Pandora Internet Radio, covering the Music Genome Project, how Pandora works, its history, and the money it pays out.

Bought by KFOK-LPFM, Aspen Public Radio, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 26, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Farewell Tours
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Several rock acts have traveled the world to perform for fans one last time. Then they did it again, and again, and once again. This week we look...

Bought by KSKQ, KFOK-LPFM, and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 26, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
British Invasion - Part Two
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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From the start of split opinions to The Monkees, this week we explore the pinnacle of the British Invasion of American music.

Bought by KSKQ, KFOK-LPFM, and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
British Invasion - Part One
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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From the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show through Herman's Hermits chart toppers, this week we explore the beginning of the British Invasion of Amer...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 05, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Glee and Singing Shows
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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What is the machine behind the television show Glee and the popular reality singing shows? This episode explores what it takes to get your song on...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 30, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
T Shirts and Merch
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week's show is a discussion of concert merchandise sales: how much does it cost; is it profitable for the band; has it lost its cache?

Bought by KSKQ and KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 30, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
2014 Anniversaries: Show #2
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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A celebration of momentous events in rock history - part 2.

Bought by WOUB and KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 06, 2014
  • Length: 58:51
  • Purchases: 2
2014 Anniversaries: Show #1
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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A celebration of momentous events in rock history.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 02, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Those That Left us in 2013
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Music and trivia from the musicians that died in 2013.

Bought by WSLR, KSRQ, and WOUB


  • Added: Jan 02, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Stax - 2013 Christmas Show
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Features Christmas music from the legendary Stax Records.

Bought by WJAB


  • Added: Jan 02, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1

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