Well, ring out the old and ring in the new. It is a new year, and a new look for The Way-Back Music Machine.  We have reached episode 82!  This year, we thought we would do something a little different. We will be going through the Week That Was day by day, starting on Sunday. And, of course, since The Beatles feature prominently in our show and rock and roll history, there has to be an 8th day ("Eight Days A Week", right?). This week we explore Bill Haley and His Comets hit "Rock Around The Clock", talk about South Park (yes, they had a hit), and a salute George Martin and Malcom Yo ..read more

It's our New Year's Eve episode! Ring out the old and ring in the new with The Way-Back Music Machine. On this trip we look at December 31 through the years. We look at the debut of The Beach Boys, The Kinks and AC/DC. We also look at the debut of Bob Dylan as an actor. All that plus charts talk and great conversation between good friends. Happy New Year! Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with today's episode ..read more

Here we are, Road Trip 79 for The Way-Back Music Machine. This is a fun one, some odd stories and some great chat. First we look the first Christmas number one in the U.K. in 1955. It is not who you think! Then hear about an odd injury and story regarding Z Z Top's Dusty Hill. Finally, The Four Seasons have a hit for the second time with the same song, of course it is a remix, but the coincidence will leave you amazed! Then we examine the crazy world of collecting and memorabilia. All that, plus charts, great conversation and we hear about Elvis during our Memphis to Merseyside segment! Thanks ..read more

It is hard to believe, but we keep rolling with The Way-Back Music Machine, This is episode 78 and today we pay tribute to John Lennon, who was taken from us on December 8, 1980. After all these years, this date still hits people who lived through it very hard. However, we celebrate, we don't mourn. We want to have some fun with stories about The Beatles. First we look at the release of Band On The Run, an album that was strife with problems from the time the band was to leave for Lagos, Nigeria when two members of the band left. Literally the day before the flight. Then we look at how The B ..read more

Wow, road trip 77, and we are far from running out of gas! This week we look at few more stories than usual and we return to The Weird Files. First up, we look at Nirvana and Kurt Cobain's performance on Top Of The Pops in 1991. What could have been a career destroying move becomes an iconic moment for the show. Then we talk about George Harrison, and how his humour and talent is so missed today. Next it is U2 or The U2s as they had been advertised in 1979 at the iconic Hope And Anchor. Not too many people showed up, but those who did had a great time until a string broke. Finally, a Weird Fil ..read more

Here we are at road trip 75 for The Way-Back Music Machine. This is a huge achievement, so to celebrate, on this episode, which we call The Birthday Episode, we look at some famous artists and their birthdays. First, we talk about the incredible Joni Mitchell November 7, 1943), who at 78, seems to be making a significant comeback! Then we look at one of the best guitarists alive today, Ms. Bonnie Raitt. A pretty damn great voice too. Born November 8, 1949. Then we talk about Booker T, of Booker T and The MGs. An incredible talent with a brilliant career. He entered the world on November 12, 19 ..read more

Welcome to the Halloween edition of The Way-Back Music Machine, which also happens to be our 74th road trip.  This week we stay on October 31 for many interesting events. To start, we look at an interesting story and career choice of Chuck Berry.  Then we visit with David Bowie about a show that does not go off as planned.  Finally, how does one launch a record label on Halloween? Well, Led Zeppelin have a very definitive answer to that question. All that and From Memphis To Merseyside, a new segment 'The Weird Files' (which you have to hear to believe), chart talk, a vintag ..read more

Road trip number 73 for The Way-Back Music Machine, and on this trip, we spend a lot of time in New York City. First, we visit Billboard charts and explore the revival of The Kinks, who have their first top ten single in five years in 1970. Then, we look at a riot in Germany in 1958 at a rock and roll concert. Finally, The Boss makes the cover of two magazines, and neither one of them is a music magazine, but rather the serous news press. All that, plus charts, our From Memphis To Merseyside moment and even information about a new radio show. Thanks for joining us this week, on episode 73 ..read more

Welcome to road trip 72 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast!  This week a good will gesture by one of the biggest bands in the world goes horribly wrong. Was it a good will gesture or a PR nightmare? You decide. Then Bob Dylan may not be as recognizable as one would assume, with a hilarious, yet slightly disturbing story at one of his concerts. Finally Patti Smith experiences an incredible feel good moment. All that, plus our Memphis to Merseyside segment, charts, and some fun chat between friends on episode 72! Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes along with today ..read more

Here we go, on road trip 71 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast. This week, another look at The Beatles, specifically Abbey Road. We take a look at George Harrison's first 'A' side and what inspired him to write it. We also take a look at the Beatles first single, which was released almost seven years to the day before Abbey Road. We even talk a little about The King. All that, plus chart talk, a commercial and great talk between friends, and a big announcement! Join us on The Way-Back Music Machine, Episode 71! Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with today's episode ..read more