As we continue on with Women’s History Month, we talk about one strong, independent woman- Cyndi Lauper! Her rough beginnings as a homeless youth helped her to gain the perspective and courage she needed as she climbed her way up into not only the world of music, but also film and (our personal fave) WRESTLING! […]
Happy Women’s History Month at Rock Candy! We are kicking things off with the amazing story of M.I.A. She had a pretty tough childhood as a refugee from the Sri Lankan Civil War, and the injustices she witness would become the main topics in her hit music later in life. She took her desire to […]
For our final artist to celebrate Black History Month, we mix music and politics with Nina Simone. You may know her story, but we’re here to tell you that you probably don’t as much as you think. Not only has her music changed the course of history, but her activism went hand-in-hand with her influence. […]
It’s the punk band that made punk what it is today- Bad Brains is a key player in the hardcore movement and the chances that you know their music is slim. Their story even more so, which we are here to fix because it is an amazing story of a punk band comprised by a […]
We are using the last week in the darkest and coldest month to talk about the most metal of goth bands- Type O Negative, but Peter Steele, specifically. We’ll cover their confused beginnings when they weren’t sure if they wanted to be punk or metal and also discuss (at length) the controversies of their lyrics […]
A story you probably haven’t heard, but definitely need to. At the very least you should be able to recognize his hit “Werewolves of London” (not Sweet Home Alabama). Warren Zevon is a musician with a loyal cult following, but even more importantly, a man who left a huge impression on the music industry. We […]
This week we talk about an artist who literally can’t stop working. From punk rock, to spoken word, to writing books, Mr. Rollins is never too far from one of his passion projects. We talk about his tumultuous childhood as well as his headstrong attitude that made him fit seamlessly into the punk scene of […]
This week we finish up our country music month with the infamous Hank Williams. No one lived harder and faster and more successful! We discuss his small town beginnings that pushed him quickly into the starlight but also the habits that brought him to his early grave. Why don’t you sit out on your front […]
This week we conclude our story of The Man In Black. The ups and downs, the activism, and the inevitable end- this story sees just about all of it. Listen as we parse the actions of a drug addict from the heart of a one-in-a-million musician. Pair this episode up with a Porter from Port […]
After our recent trip to Nashville, we have been inspired to bring you the story of the legendary Johnny Cash! In this episode we cover his early life- growing up on a cotton farm, serving our country in the air force, his beginning steps into the world of music, and how he started up a […]
