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Alan Parsons Story of Pink Floyd Album The Dark Side Of The Moon | Premium | Professor of Rock

The Dark Side Of The Moon Album – https://amzn.to/30sQhZy The Book – https://amzn.to/39VoHqZ Immersion Box Set – https://amzn.to/2ER0Qxg Become a Patron – http://bit.ly/ProfessorofRockVIPFan Help out the Channel by purchasing your albums through our links! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you, thank you for your support. Click here for Premium Content: https://bit.ly/SignUpForPremiumContent https://bit.ly/Facebook_Professor_of_Rock https://bit.ly/Instagram_Professor_of_Rock #AlanParsons #PinkFloyd #TheDarkSideOfTheMoon Today we have another feature with Legendary producer/songwriter/and musician Alan Parsons who engineered Pink Floyd’s the Dark Side of the Moon. Alan received a Grammy nomination for his work on the album, his first and he was known for doing much more than what is normally considered the scope of a recording engineer’s duties on this record. Dark Side of the Moon is of course, one of the biggest selling albums in history and possibly the most storied album. How many urban legends are tied to this mysterious work of art? I can’t tell you how many stories I heard growing up from hearing that there was a massive factory that only manufactured Dark Side of the Moon LP’s all year around. Many others, some I talk with Alan Parsons about and get his side of the story. We also discuss some of the tracks. Her’s Alan Parsons with the rest of the story. Hey music junkies Professor of Rock always her to celebrate the greatest artists and songs of all time. Join our community below by subscribing for our daily content and become a patron to help us curate this great history of the rock era . Today we have another feature with Legendary producer/songwriter/and musician Alan Parsons. The last time we told the story of how in October 1967, at the age of 18, Parsons worked as an assistant engineer at Abbey Road Studios where he worked on Abbey Road and Let It Be and set up the instruments and equipment for the Beatles rooftop concert their last live performance. Parsons became a regular at Abbey Road , engineering other great albums including Wings Red Rose Speedway and Wild life, five albums by the Hollies and of course Pink Floyd’s the Dark Side of the Moon. Alan received a Grammy nomination, his first. Alan was know for doing much more than what is normally considered the scope of a recording engineer’s duties on this record. Dark Side of the Moon is of course, one of the biggest selling albums in history and possibly the most storied album. How many urban legends are tied to this mysterious work of art? I can’t tell you how many stories I heard growing up from hearing that there was a massive factory that only manufactured Dark Side of the Moon LP’s all year around. Many others, some I talk with Alan Parsons about and get his side of the story. We also discuss some of the tracks. Her’s Alan Parsons interview with the rest of the story: Thanks for watching, Leave us a comment about Alan Parson and this life altering classic album. Give us your take on Pink Floyd and the great cuts form Dark Side of the moon and your memories of the album. We will be featuring more Alan Parsons content in the future covering his solo work . You can get his music by clicking on our amazon links If you like our content join our community by subscribing to this channel below. Also you can become an honorary patron to help us keep the music alive. Until next time three chords and the truth my friends.

Van Halen: How Eddie and Sammy met / Story of 80s Song Dreams | Pop Fix | Professor of Rock

Today the Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar tells us how he joined Van Halen and the resulting Music. He also tells the story behind creating the game changing song Dreams, the second single from their 1986 album 5150 which was the first Van Halen album to go to #1. The album 5150 is named after Eddie Van Halen’s studio. 5150, sold a million copies in it’s first week. Think about that for a second. The last few years, there have only been a couple of artists or albums that have sold 1 million copies over an entire year! Enjoy our Exclusive Interview with Sammy Hagar. Thank you to this Episodes Sponsor, Zenni Optical Incredible Prices on New Glasses – https://bit.ly/ZenniOpticalShop —————————————————————————————————————————– Professor’s Store Check out my Hand Picked Selection Below – Essential Red Collection https://amzn.to/2RBpRzB – Space Between https://amzn.to/2ZKUo2i – Sammy Hagar Party Handbook https://amzn.to/3hHTidK – Cool Sammy Hagar T Shirt https://amzn.to/2FJfabE – Unboxed https://amzn.to/3myJRkL – Lite Roast https://amzn.to/2RE7Nom – Van Halen Studio Albums https://amzn.to/3c7bzQN – 1984 Album https://amzn.to/3hG2Zts – Best Of Both Worlds Album https://amzn.to/3mtXWjf – 5150 Ablum https://amzn.to/3kuSUkW – 100 Best Selling Albums https://amzn.to/3h3qZX9 – Ultimate History of 80s Teen Movie https://amzn.to/3ifjdKQ – 80s to 90s VHS Video Cover Art https://amzn.to/2QXzmIX – Totally Awesome 80s A Lexicon https://amzn.to/3h4ilrk – Best In Ear Headphones (I Use These Every Day) https://amzn.to/2ZcTlIl —————————————————————————————————————————– Honorary Producers Moon Comix, Greg Arends —————————————————————————————————————————– Check Out The Professor of Rock Merch Store – http://bit.ly/ProfessorMerch Access To Backstage Content Become a Patron – http://bit.ly/ProfessorofRockVIPFan Help out the Channel by purchasing your albums through our links! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you, thank you for your support. Click here for Premium Content: https://bit.ly/SignUpForPremiumContent https://bit.ly/Facebook_Professor_of_Rock https://bit.ly/Instagram_Professor_of_Rock #80s #Rock #5150

Heart’s Ann Wilson on Story of 70s classic HIT Magic Man + Her Origin Story | Professor of Rock

Introducing a special interview with Ann Wilson of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Heart. If comic book movies are any indication of our culture, we are all curious about the origin story. Here we find out why Ann Wilson ended up singing and why her sister played the guitar. Because as You’ll find, Ann Wilson actually played the guitar before her sister. We find out the moments that shaped here. We also find out the story behind the classic 70s hit Magic Man. Along with Ann Wilson we get some insight from original bassist Steve Fossen and drummer Michael Derosier. Thank you to this Episodes Sponsor, Zenni Optical Incredible Prices on New Glasses – https://bit.ly/ZenniOpticalShop —————————————————————————————————————————– Check out my Hand Picked Selection Below Professor’s Store – The 80s Collection https://amzn.to/3mAekOq – 100 Best Selling Albums https://amzn.to/3h3qZX9 – Ultimate History of 80s Teen Movie https://amzn.to/3ifjdKQ – 80s to 90s VHS Video Cover Art https://amzn.to/2QXzmIX – Totally Awesome 80s A Lexicon https://amzn.to/3h4ilrk – Best In Ear Headphones (I Use These Every Day) https://amzn.to/2ZcTlIl —————————————————————————————————————————– Honorary Producers Eric Farque, Kenneth Pricer —————————————————————————————————————————– Check Out The Professor of Rock Merch Store – http://bit.ly/ProfessorMerch Access To Backstage Content Become a Patron – http://bit.ly/ProfessorofRockVIPFan Help out the Channel by purchasing your albums through our links! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you, thank you for your support. Click here for Premium Content: https://bit.ly/SignUpForPremiumContent https://bit.ly/Facebook_Professor_of_Rock https://bit.ly/Instagram_Professor_of_Rock #Heart #70s #Rock Hey Music Junkies, Professor of Rock always here to celebrate the greatest artists and the greatest songs of all time. WE interview the great artists of the rock era and you never know what’s in store from day to day, subscribe so you don’t miss out. Every time I do an interview with an artist I always want to know their Origin story. We all want to know that. If comic book movies are any indication of our culture, we are all curious why someone was inspired to become their best self. When I interviewed Ann Wilson of Heart, I wanted to know why she ended up singing and why here sister played the guitar. Because as You’ll find, Ann Wilson actually played the guitar before her sister. What were the moments that shaped here, Your’e going to find out next. Years after Heart formed They started to take over radio. It all started with their classic debut album Dreamboat Annie. Heart’s first single from the album was “How Deep It Goes” , and it didn’t receive much attention when released in Canada by the small Mushroom label in 1975. The second single, “Magic Man” (backed with “How Deep It Goes”), was first picked up for radio play by a station in Montreal while the band was on tour playing small club dates, In America, Crazy on You was the first single followed quickly by Magic Man with would become Heart’s first top ten hit and started the legend that has endured up to now. Ann Wilson and original bassist Steve Fossen and drummer Michael Derosier tell the story of the classic. As we go into the interview, I do Want to thank our sponsor Zennie Eyewear. I’m wearing a brand pair of frames today. I love them. Design your own at the link below. Here’s Ann Wilson with the story. Thank you for watching Leave us a comment about Ann Wilson and Heart and this legendary song. To hear it click on the link below. To get Heart on Vinyl click on our Amazon links below. If you like our content we invite you to subscribe to be part of our community, To support our mission of curating this history check us out on Patreon. Help us keep the music alive.

Hearts Ann Wilson on Story of 70s Classic Crazy On You | Premium | Professor of Rock

Become a Patron – http://bit.ly/ProfessorofRockVIPFan Help out the Channel by purchasing your albums through our links! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you, thank you for your support. Click here for Premium Content: https://bit.ly/SignUpForPremiumContent https://bit.ly/Facebook_Professor_of_Rock https://bit.ly/Instagram_Professor_of_Rock #Heart #AnnWilson #70s #Rock Ann Wilson the supreme Goddess of the Rock Arena tell the stories surrounding the Classic rock standard, Crazy on You, along with former Heart members bassist Steve Fossen who was also a co-founding member and drummer Michael Derosier who were both in the band in the mid 70s when Heart started the fire that has kept the flame of rock and roll burning. Here is the story of a sanctified rock composition with other insight from the 1975 album Dreamboat Annie.