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Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast

Jumpin' John McDermott and Bill Price

Two baby boomers, Bill Price and Jumpin' John McDermott, bringing you podcasts highlighting the early history & evolution of Rock & Roll.

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S4 · E226
Thursday · 23 min
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price. In this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will review the history of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Tom’s later solo career and collaboration with four famous artists. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E225
Thursday · 35 min
Steely Dan
Welcome, time travelers, to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will summarize the career of a band known for their sophisticated and distinctive sound: Steely Dan! Steely Dan occupies a unique place in rock history. Although they began as a touring rock band in the early 1970's, they gradually transformed into one of the most respected studio recording acts in popular music. Led by songwriters Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, Steely Dan blended rock, jazz, rhythm and blues, pop, Latin music, and sophisticated songwriting into a sound that has influenced generations of musicians. Here's an overview of their remarkable career. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E224
August 23 · 38 min
Jethro Tull
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the career of one of the most distinctive and enduring bands in rock history: Jethro Tull! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E223
August 18 · 21 min
Songs That Were Covers: Walking the Dog
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I will feature Rufus Thomas, the writer and performer of his biggest hit, “Walking the Dog", and I’ll also highlight some of the subsequent covers that were released by other artists. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E222
August 16 · 30 min
One Hit Wonder: Stories
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm today's host, Jumpin' John McDermott. In this edition of the One Hit Wonders series on Rock and Roll Flashback I will discuss the band Stories, their chart topping 1973 hit, "Brother Louie", and their underappreciated album Traveling Underground. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E221
August 10 · 27 min
Sam & Dave
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the highlights of the career of the American soul and R&B duo also known as "Double Dynamite": Sam & Dave! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E218
August 10 · 14 min
Songs That Were Covers: Please Mr. Postman
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I’ll feature the song titled “Please Mr. Postman”, that became a hit by Motown Records’ first female vocal group, The Marvelettes. In some instances the cover versions became more popular than the original, although not always. In 1964 the British invasion saw the reintroduction of many songs that were initially US hits. “Please Mr. Postman” was one of those songs that were covered by a British band from Liverpool, England and a US duo. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E219
August 10 · 12 min
Danny & the Juniors
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback. I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will deal with a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania doo-wop and rock and roll vocal group: Danny & the Juniors! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E220
August 10 · 25 min
Bread
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, we’ll take a look at Bread, one of the bands that emerged during the late 1960's, but did not hit it big until the beginning of the 1970's. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E217
July 23 · 20 min
Doo Wop: Little Anthony & The Imperials
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this Rock and Roll Flashback episode I will review the career of Little Anthony & the Imperials, a vocal group whose performances included Rhythm and Blues, Doo Wop, and Soul. The group was one of the Doo Wop acts that managed to stay relevant in the R&B and pop charts well into the 1960's. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E216
July 20 · 30 min
The O'Jays
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss one of the most successful and influential vocal groups in soul music history: The O'Jays! The rich harmonies, socially conscious lyrics, and passionate performances of the O'Jays made them central figures in the "Philadelphia soul" sound of the 1970's. Over a career spanning more than six decades, they produced dozens of hit singles, sold millions of records, and helped define an era of American R&B. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E215
July 18 · 23 min
'60's Vocal Groups: The Marvelettes
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of '60's Vocal Groups, I will feature The Marvelettes, who was one of the first to achieve a #1 hit by an all female vocal group and who also achieved the distinction of being the first group that gave the Motown record label its’ first #1 hit single. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E214
July 16 · 33 min
Blood, Sweat & Tears (1967-1972)
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss an American jazz rock music group founded in New York City in 1967 who were noted for a combination of brass with rock instrumentation. That group is Blood, Sweat & Tears! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E213
July 10 · 24 min
The Boys From Bromley: Peter Frampton
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will deal with the English musician Peter Frampton. It is Part 2 of a two part series I am calling The Boys From Bromley. This is a reference to London's Bromley Technical High School, a school that produced two extraordinary musical talents: David Bowie and Peter Frampton. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E212
July 10 · 46 min
The Boys From Bromley: David Bowie
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will deal with a man of multiple personas: David Bowie. It is Part 1 of a two part series I am calling The Boys From Bromley. This is a reference to London's Bromley Technical High School, a school that produced two extraordinary musical talents: David Bowie and Peter Frampton. David Bowie was one of the most influential and innovative musicians in popular music history. His work and discography was vast and diverse and his impact so wide reaching that it is difficult to do him justice. Consequently, in the interest of time, I will only attempt to summarize the highlights of Bowie's extraordinary career. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E211
July 5 · 23 min
Gene Pitney
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the songwriting and singing career of one of the most distinctive voices of the 1960's, Gene Pitney. Although he never achieved the sustained chart dominance of artists like Elvis Presley or The Beatles, Pitney built an extraordinary career through dramatic, emotional performances and a remarkable ability to convey heartbreak. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E210
July 4 · 23 min
Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will feature Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, a rock band that had several top twenty hits from 1965 to 1967. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E209
July 1 · 14 min
Forgotten Rock Bands: The Happenings
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Forgotten Rock Bands I will feature the Happenings! This Paterson, New Jersey pop vocal group would, for four brief years in the 1960's, chart nine singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and become known for bringing new life to old pop standards. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E208
June 17 · 17 min
Argent
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will review the history of the British band Argent, who emerged in the late 1960's after the disbandment of The Zombies. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E207
June 16 · 23 min
Billy Preston - The Other Fifth Beatle
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and faithful, long time listeners will recall that back in 2024 we aired episode #65. That Rock and Roll Flashback episode dealt with George Martin, who I nicknamed The Fifth Beatle in appreciation of his production support and keyboard contributions to so many Beatles tunes. Well, today's podcast episode will be devoted to another man who John Lennon once called [and I quote] "kind of like a Fifth Beatle" [end quote]. Of course, I'm referring to keyboardist and singer Billy Preston, whose career included being a prominent session musician, songwriter, solo artist, and concert performer. He also just happened to briefly rescue the Beatles as that band was struggling in 1969. In fact Billy Preston ended up being the only person other than John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr to receive a co-artist credit on a #1 single by the Beatles. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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