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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 8

Play That Rock n' Roll is proud to present our interview with GARY GRAFF, editor of the new book "501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF THE '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide"!

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501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF THE 1980s | Interview with GARY GRAFF

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 6h

Classic!

On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 7h

30 years ago today, we first heard “In the Garden of Eden” by I. Ron Butterfly. "Bart Sells His Soul," first aired October 8, 1995.

Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 20h

Here's my review of Carl Palmer's recent "ELP Legacy" concert at the South Milwaukee PAC. It was one of the most unique concepts for a show I've ever seen, and they pulled it off brilliantly! Go see this show if it comes to your town!

#ClassicRock #ProgRock

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Review of Carl Palmer's "ELP Legacy" 2025 Milwaukee concert

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Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 2d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 2d

Here is my review of the recent Doobie Brothers concert in Milwaukee, which featured the Coral Reefer Band as the opening act.

One of the best shows I saw all year!

#ClassicRock #TheDoobieBrothers #CoralReeferBand #JimmyBuffett

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Review of The Doobie Brothers & Coral Reefer Band 2025 Milwaukee concert

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 3d

Happy 82nd birthday to Steve Miller today! To celebrate, here is a photo from when I saw him perform at Summerfest in 2022.

#ClassicRock #SteveMillerBand

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Belinda Carlisle @belindacarlisle.bsky.social · 4d

OCTOBER 5, 1987:
My second solo album 'Heaven on Earth' was released.
Three singles reached the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100, including the number-one single and my signature song, "Heaven Is a Place on Earth".

#belindacarlisle #80s
#80smusic

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Parrotheads, The Official Jimmy Buffett Fan Club @parrotheads.bsky.social · 4d

Jimmy Buffett

#jimmybuffett #parrothead #parrotheads

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 5d

It's not quite as legendary as the photo you've posted, but the new lead singer of Molly Hatchet also has a panel van with that epic Frazetta artwork on the side.

And to your point -- he is NOT married 😂

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Steven Hyden @stevenhyden.bsky.social · 6d

Lost Tom Petty eight years ago today. Still the heaviest rock star death in recent memory for me.

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John Walsh @walshbros.bsky.social · 8d

Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Italian artist Renato Casaro. I had the honor of interviewing him for my books, and his iconic poster art for #FlashGordon and #ConanTheBarbarian remains unforgettable. Rest in peace, maestro. #RIPRenatoCasaro

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Francesco Francavilla @ffrancavilla.bsky.social · 8d

Sad to hear about the passing of the Michelangelo of Movie posters, RENATO CASARO. The Man painted so many iconic posters, specially in the 70s/80s: CONAN, TERMINATOR, DUNE, TOTAL RECALL, DANCE WITH THE WOLVES, BLOW OUT, FLASH GORDON, RAMBO, NEVER-ENDING STORY, and the list goes on and on. 1/2

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 13d

I'm really hoping @iwriteok.bsky.social covers the Jimmy Buffett story in Part 2.

Cool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 15d

New Behind the Bastards ⭐

Robert tells the story of legendary lawman Buford Pusser, whose lies about his real life inspired the movie 'Walking Tall' and helped create Hollywood's conception of the ideal lawman.

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 13d

Check out this awesome collection here:

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Young And Wild - A Decade Of American Glam Metal 1982-1992, Various Artists 3CD Box Set

• 3CD DEEP DIVE INTO THE HAIRSPRAY DRENCHED WORLD OF 1980s AMERICAN GLAM ROCK! • FEATURING KISS, BON JOVI, HOLLYWOOD ROSE (pre GUNS N’ ROSES), POISON, DAVID LEE ROTH, TWISTED SISTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT,...

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 13d

Here's my review of the "YOUNG & WILD: A Decade Of American Glam Metal 1982-1992" CD collection from @cherryredrecords.bsky.social !

This is a 3CD deep dive into the hairspray drenched world of 1980s American Glam Rock!

#ClassicRock #GlamRock

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Review of "YOUNG & WILD: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982–1992" from @cherryredgroup

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 15d

Happy birthday to @brucespringsteen.net today! To celebrate, here are some photos from when I saw him play at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee in 2023.

Listen to one of his songs today!

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Steven Hyden @stevenhyden.bsky.social · 15d

Happy birthday to my handsome father Bruce Springsteen

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 19d

Happy birthday to LITA FORD today! To celebrate, here is a photo from when I saw her perform at Waterfest (Oshkosh, WI) in 2023.

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Dan Olson @foldablehuman.bsky.social · 19d

I feel real bad for everyone who's been struggling to care for a delusional family member, watching whatever progress they've made get annihilated by ChatGPT in an afternoon.

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 19d

Here's my review of the recent @neilyoungarchives.bsky.social and the chrome hearts concert I attended at the BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee!

This tour also featured the @stopshoppingchoir.bsky.social as the opening act.

Easily the best show I saw all year!!

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Review of Neil Young 2025 Milwaukee concert

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 20d

🎵 Just a pinch between your cheek and gums! 🎵

Classic Rock Junky AKA Todd James @tjsbam.bsky.social · 20d

Random Rock Song Of The Night

All Night Long
by Joe Walsh

“All Night Long" was released as a single, in addition to being included in the legendary soundtrack to Urban Cowboy. It became one of Joe Walsh's four Top 40 charting songs in his solo career.

#RockNRoll

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Joe Walsh - All Night Long (Live)

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 21d

Happy 75th birthday to Fee Waybill of The Tubes today!

To celebrate, here is a photo from when I saw The Tubes perform at Summerfest in 2022.

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The Cannon Film Guide @cannonfilmguide.bsky.social · 22d

Farewell, Robert Redford. I had the chance to sit with him at a roundtable for The Company You Keep in 2012, and he showed such incredible grace while kindly answering some of the worst questions I’ve ever heard fielded to a screen legend.

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Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 22d

Glad to see “Spy Game” get some props!

C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 22d

Four absolute Redford bangers. Guy rarely missed, but he will be.

Play That Rock n’ Roll @playthatpodcast.bsky.social · 22d

Sad to hear Robert Redford passed away today. Here's a clip from "Spy Game" (2001) that features him in the Vietnam War (with Joe Walsh scoring the scene!).

RIP Robert Redford (1936 - 2025)

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Spy Game - Nathan Meets Bishop Scene (1080p)

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Mathew Buck @filmbrainbmb.bsky.social · 22d

RIP Robert Redford, 89. Credits include Butch Sundance and the Sundance Kid, Jeremiah Johnson, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Old Man and the Gun, Ordinary People, Spy Game, All the President's Men, Indecent Proposal, The Sting, The Way We Were, Out of Africa, The Natural, and more.

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