The Rock & Roll History Show
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Brian Horowitz and The Crambones uncover the true stories behind your favorite hit songs, along with some interesting facts and trivia about music history.
Episodes
Halloween 2026
BOO!!Gotcha.
Medical Stuff
Ask your medical provider if hanging out with the Crambones is right for you. (It is.)
Bad Grammar
Bad grammar in songs? Who knew?
Cheaters
Cheating and the cheating cheaters who cheat.
Bathrooms
Who knew there were so many songs about bathrooms?
Remembering Dolly
From the vault: Diss Tracks
Diss tracks have been around for a lot longer than you may think. FromAugust 15, 2025.
Tech Go Boom
Technology is not always our friend.
From the vault: The Drummer Is The Singer?
Sometime you just want to bang on something. And sing. From October 24, 2025.
Moving
Ah, the hassles of moving. How do we wind up with so much stuff?
Lies, Damn Lies, and Crambones
Old
Everything old.
From the vault: Valentines Day 2026
Because why not? From Valentine's Day 2026. Obviously.
Gosh It's Hot
It's been hot. You are probaby aware. So let's check out some cool tunes about heat.
Uh, Huh, Ooooh, Ahhhh
Grunts and other delightful noises in song form!
Have A Drink On Us!
*Hiccup*
Brian Hates The Bagpipes
The next episode of our last favorite instruments.
From the vault: The Hokey Pokey
Sometimes you just want to dance. From July 4, 2025.
From the vault: Gail Hates Harmonica
Back when we tortured Gail on January 9, 2026.
Road Trip 2026
Summer is almost here! Unless you're joining us from the southern hemisphere...Either way, here are the stories behind some great songs to play on the road!
No S From Us
Band names that do not end in 'S'.
Talented Felons
Did you know that a lot of famous musicians committed crimes? Of course you did.
Do What I Say
Songs that give instructions. Listen closely!
Bad Versions of Good Songs
With special guest Linda Zimmermann!
From the vault: Beethoven
We'll be back next week. Until then, refresh your knowledge on ol' Lugwig von B from January 23, 2026.
Girl Groups
The Crambones check out some deep cuts from all female bands.
Somewhere in the Middle
We did Firsts, we did Lasts. Seems like we should do something in the middle, right?
Musical Lasts
We did "Firsts" two weeks ago, so you probably saw this one coming.
From the vault: More Horrible Musicians
From February 28, 2025. We'll be back next week!
Musical Firsts
Deep Cuts
Artists you know, but songs you probably don't.
Historical Events
It's a history lesson with no heavy lifting!
From the vault: Coffee
We could all use a pick-me-up now and then. Originally from September 5, 2025.
Geography
Take a trip around the world without a passport and without a follow-up quiz!
Do Ya Wanna Dance?
Maybe we are due for a new dance craze?
Valentine's Day 2026
Happy Valentine's Day..?! It's our annual Valentine's show, where we see which Crambones are pro-Valentine's Day and which ones, not so much. We also welcome special guest Jahn Xavier Bonfiglio from The Nightcaps!
From the vault: Career Changes
Musicians who changed careers, originally from June 6, 2025. We will be back next week for Valentines Day 2026!
Beethoven. Ludwig, not the dog.
Bum bum bum buuuuuuuummmmm....
Interesting Covers
The Crambones check out interesting versions of some popular tunes.
Gail Hates the Harmonica
We continue our series of torturing a Crambone for an entire episode.
Happy New Year, Everybody!
2026...let's see how it goes.
The Second Half.
See y'all in 2026!! -The Crambones
The 2025 Holiday CelebrExtravaganTasticTacular Episode. The First Half.
Happy Holidays from The Crambones!We're giving you lots to talk about with your relatives this season, along with enough ammo to make an excuse and depart as you deem necessary.
Pop Quiz 2025
Brian welcomes back Judge Linda from Murder in the Hudson Valley and UFO Headquarters to keep score of the 2025 Crambone Pop Quiz. The Crambones are very angry at Brian because they thought it was going to be the annual hoiday episode.Will Barbara retain her championship from last year? And can you beat The Crambones yourself? Let us know!
Count Down, Count Up, or Count Off
You don't have to do any actual math in this episode.
Spoken Words
The Crambones check out songs with spoken words. For some reason, most of them are surprisingly sad...
Thanksgiving 2025, Part 2
Happy Thanksgiving from The Crambones!
Thanksgiving 2025, Part 1
The Crambones who aren't deathly ill this week take a look at the second best TV show of all time, WKRP in Cincinatti, as well as a few food related tracks.
Songs About Actors
Songs about actors this week on our crossover episode with The Silver Screen.
Unusual Covers
Let's check out some unusual covers of popular hits!