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David Bowie: "I've only ever showed one person how to play Rebel Rebel properly. I was downstairs in a hotel and there was some guy playing guitar – dreadful metal stuff. He started playing Rebel Rebe...

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Bowiesongs (C. O'Leary) @bowiesongs.bsky.social · 2d

RIP Ken Parker. The sound of Bowie's 90s records is in part the sound of Parker guitars. Reeves Gabrels, on "Little Wonder": "the 3rd note is a high E at the 24th fret with the Fernandes Sustainer on my Parker set an octave above that. It gets squeaky up there" www.guitarplayer.com/players/davi...

In this extensive 1997 GP interview, Bowie and guitarist Reeves Gabrels talk Parker Flys, seeing the guitar neck as a "landscape," taking riff inspiration from Jimmy Page, and that time Bowie showed a...

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 1d

Linky Dinky Doo
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Sleep with Indigo Girls

YouTube video by Sloane Spencer

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 1d

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Sleep with Indigo Girls

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Podcast Episode · Sleep with Rock Stars · 10/06/2025 · 37m

Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 1d

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 2d

What a treat to chat about tomorrow's episode ft Indigo Girls with the creator of @rainbowrodeo.bsky.social, @rachelcholst.bsky.social!
Thank you so much for connecting.

(And if you want to know way too much about how my brain works, it's a good read.)

Rainbow Rodeo Magazine @rainbowrodeo.bsky.social · 2d

@sloanespencer.bsky.social wants to help you @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social Rock Stars on her new sleep podcast. We learn about the method to her madness ahead of her episode about the Indigo Girls.

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 6d

Drift off to a softly narrated Spinal Tap’s drummer disaster bingo.
Who knew spontaneous combustion could be so soothing? 🔥😴
#SleepWithRockStars #TurnItDownTo11

Unwind & drift asleep with a sleepy bedtime tale about Spinal Tap, GenX's favorite fake metal band. Calm, quiet headspace to help you sleep...or whatever

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 7d

In your youth, Bowie bent your mind with Ziggy, Berlin, and science‑fiction glam. Now Sleep With Rock Stars will bend your dreams.
Let Sloane whisper you through Bowie’s many personas until you drift into orbit. #Royal3rdPerson
#Starman #GenX #SleepPodcasts

Discover the soothing Sleep With Rockstars podcast, featuring calming stories of iconic Gen X musicians like David Bowie for a restful night.

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 8d

If Prince’s name change to a symbol made your brain short‑circuit way back when, wait until you hear the behind‑the-scenes in Part 2 of Sleep With Rock Stars.
He waged a war with labels and eyeliner. Now that’s commitment.
#SleepPodcast #GenX #PrinceLegacy

Discover relaxation with Sleep With Rockstars, the Gen X podcast that lulls you to sleep with soothing stories about your favorite musicians.

Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 9d

Remember when MTV premiered a Prince video and you hit pause just to stare? This episode of Sleep With Rock Stars brings all that magic, but quieter.
Listen then sleep. Rinse. Repeat.
#90sKids #PrincePodcast #SleepVibes

Discover relaxation with Sleep With Rockstars, the Gen X podcast that lulls you to sleep with soothing stories about your favorite musicians.

Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 10d

You: “How do I get into the zone before bed?”
Me (Gen X): “Hit play on Sleep With Rock Stars: Prince, Part 2 and let the tales of 1991–1996 wash over you while you drift off.”
It’s like putting your mind on a vinyl slow spin.
#SleepPodcasts #PrinceStories

Discover relaxation with Sleep With Rockstars, the Gen X podcast that lulls you to sleep with soothing stories about your favorite musicians.

Sleep with The B-52s - Sleep with Rock Stars

Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 11d

Slip into your beehive, crank Rock Lobster softly in your head, and let Sleep With Rock Stars narrate the B‑52s’ cosmic thing while you drift off. #GenX #SleepPodcasts #B52s

Discover the B52s' journey in this Sleep With Rock Stars episode, exploring their music, history, and impact on Gen X culture.

Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 12d

Gen X confession: when I was in high school, I memorized Prince choreography. Now, I make sleep podcasts re the Purple One.
Dive into the Artist Formerly Known As… you know. 💜
#PurpleReign #BedtimeStoriesForRockFans

Discover relaxation with Sleep With Rockstars, the Gen X podcast that lulls you to sleep with soothing stories about your favorite musicians.

Sleep with Prince, Part 2

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 13d

Choose your own adventure.
Sleep with Rock Stars tonight.
Rock Stars you can sleep with now:

The B-52s
David Bowie Part 1
Prince Parts 1 & 2
R.E.M. Parts 1 & 2
Buzzcocks ft white noise *
Spinal Tap *

* Bonus Episodes
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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 13d

Fall asleep in a purple haze. This new Sleep With Rock Stars episode is your ticket.
Tune in for Prince’s 1991–1996 era (name changes, label feuds, eyeliner drama) all in whisper mode so you can drift off guilt‑free.
#GenX #Prince #SleepWithRockStars

Discover relaxation with Sleep With Rockstars, the Gen X podcast that lulls you to sleep with soothing stories about your favorite musicians.

Sleep with Rock Stars: Track & Field Bonus Meditation for Citius Mag, Off the Rails with Eric and Aisha - Sleep with Rock Stars

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 13d

So, naturally, I had to make them their own mini sleep meditation. #Athletics #TrackAndField #Citius
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Experience a tranquil track and field meditation and Sleep with Rock Stars. Explore calming imagery and insights into Citius Mag.

Eric’s First Impressions of Tokyo And The World Championships About To Begin

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 22d

A special RSS feed just for our main sleep podcasts. No side quests.
feeds.captivate.fm/sleepwithroc...

Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 24d

In the greatest surprise of my life, Eric and Aisha of Off the Rails from @citiusmag.com took my phone call.
Scroll to ~1:28:00.
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Podcast Episode · Off The Rails With Eric And Aisha · 09/13/2025 · 1h 37m

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 24d

Dearly Beloved,
We are gathered here today to do this thing called sleep.

"Sleep with Prince"
Subscribe now to Sleep with Rock Stars, the Gen X sleep podcast. You deserve a good night's sleep...or whatever.

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 27d

Just made a special RSS feed just for the Singles Going Sleepy sleep tips miniseries!
It will automatically update when new tips are released.
feeds.captivate.fm/sleepwithroc...

Mental Health Podcast · You deserve a good night's sleep...or whatever. Relax and unwind while award-winning radio host and podcaster, Sloane Spencer, lulls you with boring retellings about bands and…

Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · 29d

Rock Stars you can sleep with now:

The B-52s
David Bowie Part 1
Prince Part 1
R.E.M. Parts 1 & 2
Buzzcocks ft white noise *
Spinal Tap *

* Bonus Episodes

Sleep with Rock Stars

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · Sep 8

What did you do in the pandemic? I read NIH research re sleep bc I had lots of different sleep issues over time, primarily middle aged stress related, but my biggest challenge was falling asleep.

Enter "Singles Going Sleepy" sleep tips miniseries

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Sleep with Rock Stars, The Gen X Sleep Podcast GenX Insomnia

You deserve a good night's sleep. Unwind and relax to a calm voice lulling you to sleep, reading the Wikipedia entries of Gen X's favorite bands.

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · Sep 7

Did y'all have sr quotes in the yearbook?
Mine was "Driving around Atlanta, making up lyrics to R.E.M. songs."

I used to fall asleep to Album 88 on a sleep timer. Sleep with Rock Stars is similar: drift off w/ smth mildly interesting, so even if you don't snooze, it's cool.

You deserve a good night's sleep. Unwind and relax to a calm voice lulling you to sleep, reading the Wikipedia entries of Gen X's favorite bands.

Podcast · Sloane Spencer · You deserve a good night's sleep...or whatever. Relax and unwind while award-winning radio host and podcaster, Sloane Spencer, lulls you with boring retellings about bands…

Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · Sep 6

I still think this was a hilarious decision.

I always intended to kick off Sleep with Rock Stars with @remhq.bsky.social. Not only are they my favorite band, launching a sleep podcast w/ R.E.M. is funny.

Cracking myself up for decades.
Come on aboard.

Sleep with Rock Stars

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Sleep with Rock Stars @sleepwithrockstars.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sleep with Rock Stars, Episode 1
"Sleep with R.E.M."
kicked it all off.
R.E.M.
Prince
David Bowie
Buzzcocks
Spinal Tap

The Gen X sleep podcast.
You deserve a good night's sleep...or whatever.

Follow now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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