Podcast Overview
<p>RockStories: The albums you know ... the stories you don't. This podcast — written, produced and narrated by veteran music journalist Dave Manack (formerly of Metal Edge and Florida's JAM) — takes a deep dive into the most popular rock albums of all time. Find out the real stories behind the writing and recording of history's greatest albums, all in 22 minutes or less. </p>
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April 19, 2026
RockStories: Def Leppard's 'Hysteria'
In 1984, few rock bands were riding higher than Sheffield, England-based quintet Def Leppard. But then, things got very low on December 31, 1984, when their drummer, Rick Allen, lost his arm in a very serious car crash. But instead of looking for another drummer, Def Leppard found a way to help their bandmate and brother return to a new, modified drum kit. And then, they recorded the most popular album of their entire career: Hysteria. On this episode of RockStories, hear about the triumphant...
January 18, 2026
RockStories: Van Halen's "1984"
Maybe it had something to do with the fact that a man named George Orwell wrote a dystopian novel about a society where “Big Brother” watched our every move. Or maybe it was the fact that we were about to launch into the computer age with the introduction of something called the ‘Macintosh.’ But something seemed very futuristic about the year “1984,” and perhaps it was that momentum that steered Van Halen into uncharted territory with their 6th studio album. Thanks in large part to the synthe...
November 25, 2025
RockStories: ACDC's "Back in Black"
Few bands could endure the death of a key member, and immediately produce the most successful album of their career. But that's exactly what happened when ACDC turned tragedy into triumph with the release of "Back in Black" in 1980. On this episode of RockStories, you'll hear the story of Bon Scott's passing, and how this legendary Aussie quintet was able to not only survive, but thrive, and create the most popular album in the history of rock music.
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- What is RockStories?
<p>RockStories: The albums you know ... the stories you don't. This podcast — written, produced and narrated by veteran music journalist Dave Manack (formerly of Metal Edge and Florida's JAM) — takes a deep dive into the most popular rock albums of all time. Find out the real stories behind the writing and recording of history's greatest albums, all in 22 minutes or less. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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