Craig Rosen
@craigrosen.bsky.social
Editor/writer/author for hire, ex-Yahoo Music, @billboard. Author of "The Billboard Book of No. 1 Albums" & "R.E.M. Inside Out: The Stories Behind Every Song." Husband, father, golfer, spin instructor, lifeguard, etc. https://linktr.ee/craigrosen
File this under strange coincidences...https://parade.com/news/how-an-acclaimed-indie-rock-musician-played-a-house-gig-in-the-childhood-home-of-r-e-m-s-drummer-and-slept-in-his-old-bedroom
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
File this under strange coincidences...https://parade.com/news/how-an-acclaimed-indie-rock-musician-played-a-house-gig-in-the-childhood-home-of-r-e-m-s-drummer-and-slept-in-his-old-bedroom
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We chatted with #MattPiucci and #StevenRoback of #RainParade upon the reissue of their second album, Crashing Dream. We covered it all: origins of the band, #80s Paisley Underground scene, siblings, pets, famous friends. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80smusic
#musicpodcast #musichistory
#musicpodcast #musichistory
Rain Parade Have A Crashing Dream
Matt Piucci and Steven Roback from Rain Parade join the podcast to celebrate the reissue of their second album, Crashing Dream, which is loaded with extras and live tracks. We chat with Matt and Steve...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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RIP Diane Keaton....Who knew this? parade.com/news/iconic-...
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October 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
RIP Diane Keaton....Who knew this? parade.com/news/iconic-...
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Did you know there’s an actual #OneHitWonderDay ? September 25! We’re celebrating it with friend-of-the-show Craig Rosen, and we’ve chosen one one-hit-wonder from each year of the #80s. Any guesses? @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @craigrosen.bsky.social #onehitwonder #onehitwonders #80smusic
Exploring 80s One-Hit Wonders on National One-Hit Wonder Day
In honor of National One-Hit Wonder Day on September 25, we present a podcast episode saluting our favorite 80s One-Hit Wonders.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Did you know there’s an actual #OneHitWonderDay ? September 25! We’re celebrating it with friend-of-the-show Craig Rosen, and we’ve chosen one one-hit-wonder from each year of the #80s. Any guesses? @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @craigrosen.bsky.social #onehitwonder #onehitwonders #80smusic
Some light in the darkness. ultimateclassicrock.com/steven-tyler...
Watch Steven Tyler and Slash Perform Live With Joe Perry
Steven Tyler and Slash joined the Joe Perry Project at the band's Sept. 17, 2025 show at the Hollywood Bowl.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Some light in the darkness. ultimateclassicrock.com/steven-tyler...
Sharing some news. parade.com/news/marc-ma...
parade.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Sharing some news. parade.com/news/marc-ma...
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Trump limits National Guard assignments to 29 days at a time to keep the called up service members from getting healthcare and housing benefits while on duty. And the NG troops are catching on.
Stereotypical Trump. Don't give those losers and suckers an extra dime.
www.rawstory.com/trump-infuri...
Stereotypical Trump. Don't give those losers and suckers an extra dime.
www.rawstory.com/trump-infuri...
'It infuriates us': Veterans rage at 'abusive' Trump over reports of him stiffing soldiers
Donald Trump has reportedly gone out of his way to avoid paying national guard troops sent in to Washington, D.C., resulting in outrage from veterans.The reports started earlier in the summer that Tru...
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August 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Trump limits National Guard assignments to 29 days at a time to keep the called up service members from getting healthcare and housing benefits while on duty. And the NG troops are catching on.
Stereotypical Trump. Don't give those losers and suckers an extra dime.
www.rawstory.com/trump-infuri...
Stereotypical Trump. Don't give those losers and suckers an extra dime.
www.rawstory.com/trump-infuri...
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No. 1 this week in 1991, @Metallica's Black Album. @larsulrich told me, "Everyone has one album when everything comes together. This was ours.” More at the link. number1albums.com/metallica__m...
August 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
No. 1 this week in 1991, @Metallica's Black Album. @larsulrich told me, "Everyone has one album when everything comes together. This was ours.” More at the link. number1albums.com/metallica__m...
Has anyone ever had a lyft driver no show and charge them? Recently happened to us. Not only did we have to scramble to book another ride to the airport, we were charged. Tried to dispute with lyft and no luck. Had to go to credit card co. @asklyft.bsky.social
what's up with that?
what's up with that?
July 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Has anyone ever had a lyft driver no show and charge them? Recently happened to us. Not only did we have to scramble to book another ride to the airport, we were charged. Tried to dispute with lyft and no luck. Had to go to credit card co. @asklyft.bsky.social
what's up with that?
what's up with that?
New band name alert (as heard on ABC's World News Tonight): Crypto Torture Townhouse
May 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
New band name alert (as heard on ABC's World News Tonight): Crypto Torture Townhouse
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No. 1 this week in 1970, Paul McCartney's "McCartney." While it was displaced from the pole position, ironically, by "Let It Be," it did accomplish what McCartney set out to do: establish the former Beatle as a solo force. More at the link. number1albums.com/mccartney-pa...
May 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
No. 1 this week in 1970, Paul McCartney's "McCartney." While it was displaced from the pole position, ironically, by "Let It Be," it did accomplish what McCartney set out to do: establish the former Beatle as a solo force. More at the link. number1albums.com/mccartney-pa...
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It’s our Gen X Summer Song classic episode! With friend of the podcast, Craig Rosen, we share some of our favorite #summersongs …songs with summer in the title, songs that evoke summer, songs released in the summer. @craigrosen.bsky.social @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s #80smusic #80spodcast
Gen X Summer Song Favorites
Podcast Episode · A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make? · 05/23/2025 · 58m
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May 25, 2025 at 6:22 AM
It’s our Gen X Summer Song classic episode! With friend of the podcast, Craig Rosen, we share some of our favorite #summersongs …songs with summer in the title, songs that evoke summer, songs released in the summer. @craigrosen.bsky.social @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #80s #80smusic #80spodcast
Foo Fighters fans? parade.com/news/taylor-...
Late Legendary Drummer’s Son Replaces Him in Side Band, Are Foo Fighters Next?
Shane Hawkins is replacing his late father, Taylor Hawkins, in the cover band Chevy Metal and rumors have him joining the Foo Fighters.
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May 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Foo Fighters fans? parade.com/news/taylor-...
RIP George Wendt. Long live the music of the 'Mats. parade.com/news/george-...
George Wendt Was a Huge Fan of This Iconic '80s Band
The actor who played Norm on 'Cheers' was a huge fan of the Replacements and appeared in a documentary about the band.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
RIP George Wendt. Long live the music of the 'Mats. parade.com/news/george-...
Bravo, Bruce! An American hero! parade.com/news/bruce-s...
Bruce Springsteen Issues Surprise Release With Bold Political Statement
The Boss has issued a new live EP featuring his speeches lashing out against the current state of America.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Bravo, Bruce! An American hero! parade.com/news/bruce-s...
Who remembers seeing PIL on "American Bandstand"? You can find the YouTube link to the performance in the article. parade.com/news/notorio...
Notorious ‘80s Band Shares Clip of ‘Greatest American Bandstand Appearance’
Public Image Ltd., fronted by former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon, had a strange but historic meeting with Dick Clark.
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May 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Who remembers seeing PIL on "American Bandstand"? You can find the YouTube link to the performance in the article. parade.com/news/notorio...
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No. 1 this week in 1964, "The Beatles' Second Album" by The Beatles. “We always objected terribly to what the Americans did to our recordings, but we had no say in it,” said George Martin, the group’s producer. “They just did what they wanted to do.” number1albums.com/the-beatles-...
May 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
No. 1 this week in 1964, "The Beatles' Second Album" by The Beatles. “We always objected terribly to what the Americans did to our recordings, but we had no say in it,” said George Martin, the group’s producer. “They just did what they wanted to do.” number1albums.com/the-beatles-...
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No. 1 this week in 1976, "Presence" by Led Zeppelin. “It was just after Robert’s car accident,” John Paul Jones told me. “We were in Los Angeles and nobody seemed to want to turn up for rehearsals and for writing sessions.” More at the link. number1albums.com/presence-led...
May 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
No. 1 this week in 1976, "Presence" by Led Zeppelin. “It was just after Robert’s car accident,” John Paul Jones told me. “We were in Los Angeles and nobody seemed to want to turn up for rehearsals and for writing sessions.” More at the link. number1albums.com/presence-led...
Paid tribute to the late, great Mike Peters of the Alarm with my friends Jim, Bud and Joe. Have a listen if you can. I talked a bit about things that might even be more important than music. The Alarm's Mike Peters - Rest in Power audioboom.com/posts/871425... via @Audioboom
The Alarm's Mike Peters - Rest in Power
Mike Peters, frontman for The Alarm, died at age 66. Jim pays tribute, along with guests Craig Rosen, Joe Basso and Bud Verge.
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May 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Paid tribute to the late, great Mike Peters of the Alarm with my friends Jim, Bud and Joe. Have a listen if you can. I talked a bit about things that might even be more important than music. The Alarm's Mike Peters - Rest in Power audioboom.com/posts/871425... via @Audioboom
RIP Mike Peters. parade.com/news/alarm-f...
Alarm Fans ‘Devastated’ by Singer Mike Peters’ Death at 66
He battled blood cancer on-and-off for more than three decades
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April 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
RIP Mike Peters. parade.com/news/alarm-f...
Have to admit, after all these years, it’s still a thrill to see something I wrote in print, especially if it’s about an artist I’ve follow for years.
April 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Have to admit, after all these years, it’s still a thrill to see something I wrote in print, especially if it’s about an artist I’ve follow for years.
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No. 1 this week in 1987, "The Joshua Tree"by U2. “There was always someone playing an instrument, and everyone else just kind of joined in as they saw fit, including Danny [Lanois] and Brian [Eno],” Adam Clayton told me. More at the link. number1albums.com/the-joshua-t...
April 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
No. 1 this week in 1987, "The Joshua Tree"by U2. “There was always someone playing an instrument, and everyone else just kind of joined in as they saw fit, including Danny [Lanois] and Brian [Eno],” Adam Clayton told me. More at the link. number1albums.com/the-joshua-t...
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No. 1 this week in 1992, "Adrenalize" by Def Leppard. Joe Elliott told me, "After about six weeks, we sat around a coffee table and looked at each other and said, ‘This is bullshit. There’s no soul in what we’re doing. He’s not coming back, he’s dead...'" number1albums.com/adrenalize-d...
April 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
No. 1 this week in 1992, "Adrenalize" by Def Leppard. Joe Elliott told me, "After about six weeks, we sat around a coffee table and looked at each other and said, ‘This is bullshit. There’s no soul in what we’re doing. He’s not coming back, he’s dead...'" number1albums.com/adrenalize-d...
Always a pleasure to speak with Stewart Copeland. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Stewart Copeland plays with the animals on latest project 'Wild Concerto'
Copeland's new album, “Wild Concerto,” is out April 18. The Times recently spoke to the drummer-turned-composer about his new project and his busy creative life outside of the Police.
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April 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Always a pleasure to speak with Stewart Copeland. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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No. 1 this week in 1977, "Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac. Mick Fleetwood told me, "John McVie had the best phrase. He said it was literally like living through a musical soap opera, and that’s why we called the album Rumours." More at the link. number1albums.com/rumours_-_fl...
April 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
No. 1 this week in 1977, "Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac. Mick Fleetwood told me, "John McVie had the best phrase. He said it was literally like living through a musical soap opera, and that’s why we called the album Rumours." More at the link. number1albums.com/rumours_-_fl...