Ryan, AD, Ricky, and HAL5000 are back again with another installment of “Who Did it Better”, where we pit two bands doing the same song against each other. This week, AD picks a classic rock radio staple done by 2 bands. One is the familiar version that is full of energy, the other a boozy, lo-fi version. Ryan...

Which classic live album was recorded where Charles Dickens used to do public readings in the 1800’s? Which popular “Headbanger’s Ball” band’s records now fetch $500? Which band booked a string of reunion shows at London’s famed Hammersmith, cancelled them and the dates held were used for the Mott the...

This week it’s Ryan’s turn to present a side and he chooses a classic, underground space rock record from 1974. It’s full of great guitars, mellotron strings and early moog synth. It also has cool lyrics and a driving, manic rhythm section. Believe it or not, this band even has a history with KISS and T. Rex. If...

Which band began to implode when they and their wives began brawling backstage? Why does Ryan suddenly have “witch powers”? Which rocker was kicked out of the Hell’s Angels for “unseemly behavior”? Which proto-metal band featured a member of the Ramones and KISS’ producer? Which actor made a few records in...

Which genre of music was conceived as a reaction to psychedelic and anti-war music of the late 60’s? Which rocker once worked as a quality control director at a lemonade factory? Which guitarist mopped the floor with Ted Nugent when the Motor City Madman challenged him to a guitar duel? Which artist does Ryan and...