Renegades Radio Podcast – The Best (and Worst) of Cover Songs, Part One

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Being able to create a memorable song is one of the great desires of any musician, singer or songwriter. Having that song become a hit is another dream. But to have a song that becomes so iconic that it is covered by another artist? THAT is when you’ve really made it!

In Part One of a two-part series, the Renegades Radio Podcast will take a listen to some of the greatest songs of all-time and the artists who originally recorded them and those who covered the song. It promises to be an eclectic mix of artists as we enter the world of “cover songs.”

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s the Best of Irish Rock!

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As St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, you can be sure that people will be swilling green beer (and the real Irish faithful, Irish whiskey), eating a crapload of corned beef and cabbage and pinching the naysayers who aren’t wearing green on the ass! There will also be some fantastic music played from many who call the Emerald Isle home…here’s a list of some of the greatest musical acts in the history of Irish rock!

Filter has Show in Texas Canceled for Their Anti-Trump Views

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Quite honestly, the band Filter hasn’t been on the radar screen of the music world since 1995 (anyone remember “Hey Man Nice Shot?”). But the decision by the Speaking Rock Casino management to cancel the band’s concert just hours before showtime – apparently over their views regarding the current elected leader of the States of America – is causing quite a ruckus. Check out the story here!

Renegades Radio Podcast – Remembering “The Day The Music Died”

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Earlier this month was the anniversary of one of the saddest moments in rock music history. In 1959, three of the biggest names in rock music – J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly – were killed in a plane crash in Iowa. But they weren’t the only musicians ever killed in this manner. Join us as we look at some of the iconic stars of the music industry who were silenced after dying in plane crashes.

Renegades Radio Podcast – The 2019 Grammy Awards!

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IT’S GRAMMY TIME!

On this episode of the Renegades Radio Podcast, we’re taking a look at the 2019 Grammy Awards. In particular, we’re taking a look at the four major awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist. Who will be the big winner? And who do you think should win? Get your Grammy preparations on by listening to all the nominees on the Renegades Radio Podcast!

Renegades Radio Podcast – Classic Rock Magazine’s 100 Greatest Rock Albums of All Time, Part Two: Who DID Make It?

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Wrapping up the Renegades Radio Podcast’s look at Classic Rock Magazine’s 100 Greatest Rock Albums of All Time, we’re going to take a look at some of the artists who DID make it onto that very selective list. Included among the 100 albums were several highly successful artists and a few surprises, including TWO records from the Irish band Thin Lizzy – take a listen to where they ended up!