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The Worst Episodes of Rock N' Roll Stories

Every episode of Rock N' Roll Stories ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Rock N' Roll Stories!

Music Professionals share their most memorable stories of their career in the Rock N' Roll world.
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS

Worst Episodes Summary

"Wayne Kramer" is the worst rated episode of "Rock N' Roll Stories". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Rohan Shand and written by N/A, it aired on 4/16/2013. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Billy Vera".

  • Wayne Kramer
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    #1 - Wayne Kramer

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2013

    Wayne Kramer founder of the MC5 band talks about the sounds that influenced him while growing up in Detroit.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Billy Vera
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    #2 - Billy Vera

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/2013

    Singer/Songwriter Billy Vera will discuss the top five songs that influenced his career as a songwriter. Some of these songs include "Take the 'A' Train" by Duke Ellington's Orchestra and Ray Charles's "Yes Indeed".

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Johnny Rivers
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    #3 - Johnny Rivers

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/10/2014

    Johnny Rivers talks about the L.A. music scene in the 1960's, the twist and shouts of his own career,and, of course the songs and artists that changed his life.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • WAR
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    #4 - WAR

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/4/2014

    The original lead singer and still part of the band Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan will delve into some of his early musical influences that created the band's sound in the 60' s through the height of their popularity in the 70's and now with their most recent collaboration with the USC Trojan Marching Band.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Frank Stallone
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    #5 - Frank Stallone

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2014

    Singer/Songwriter Frank Stallone talks about the artists that inspire him to create the versatile music he does. He speaks about Elvis being one of his inspiration and also gives a funny story of him competing in an Elvis look alike contest.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • 7Horse
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    #6 - 7Horse

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/14/2014

    Drummer, Phil Leavitt and Guitarist, Joie Calio form the band 7Horse will discuss their influences such as Sonny Boy Williamson and Muddy Waters. Their music was also featured in the recent Martin Scorsese film "The Wolf of Wall Street".

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Laurence Juber
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    #7 - Laurence Juber

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2014

    Lead guitarist from Paul McCartney's band wings recount his journey playing with the band.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Louise Goffin
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    #8 - Louise Goffin

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/2014

    Musical Guest, Louise Goffin who grew up with both parents being songwriters, Carole King and Gerry Goffin will discuss her other musical influences, and also what led up to her Producing a Grammy nominated Album such as "A Holiday Carole".

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Willie Garcia
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    #9 - Willie Garcia

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2014

    Little Willie Garcia talks about his musical journey with the group "Thee Midniters".

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • B.J. Thomas
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    #10 - B.J. Thomas

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/9/2015

    Recording Artist B.J. Thomas talks about how he enjoys performing live, more now than ever before.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Charles Wright
    7.5/101 votes
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    #11 - Charles Wright

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/6/2013

    Charles Wright founder of the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band talks about the era of the Watts Riot and how he formed his band around that time.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Sam Farrar
    8.0/101 votes
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    #12 - Sam Farrar

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2013

    Sam Farrar will discuss how artist such as the Beatles and Radiohead influenced his music producing.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Mary Gauthier
    8.5/101 votes
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    #13 - Mary Gauthier

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/2013

    Singer/Songwriter Mary Gauthier talks about how she was a teenage runaway and how music helped to heal the pains in her life.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Thomas Dolby
    8.5/101 votes
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    #14 - Thomas Dolby

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/1/2014

    Thomas Dolby recalls as a teenager listening to artist such as Genesis, Yes and Pink Floyd . He distinctly remembers being introduced to Punk Rock artists such as the MC 5 and Iggy Pop by a colleague in school , Shane McGowan whom he calls an encyclopedia of music.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • James Holvay
    8.5/101 votes
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    #15 - James Holvay

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2014

    Songwriter,James Holvay will share his thoughts and insights on his experience writing 4 top ten songs for the Chicago based group , The Buckinghams, in the 1960's. He will also give insight into forming what was then called the very first "Horn rock Band" the MOB.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Todd Cochran
    8.5/101 votes
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    #16 - Todd Cochran

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/14/2014

    Known for his albums "Worlds Around the Sun" and "Seeking other Beauty", Todd Cochran is a prolific keyboard and piano player. He will discuss how he developed his style of playing his own music, as well as his collaboration with other artists.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Alan Parsons
    9.0/101 votes
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    #17 - Alan Parsons

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/2014

    British producer/engineer who worked on The Beatles "Abbey Road" and "Let it Be' recounts the first time working with the Beatles, and how his heart was pounding when he introduced himself.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Noel Paul Stookey
    9.0/101 votes
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    #18 - Noel Paul Stookey

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/7/2014

    Noel Paul Stookey, known from the trio Peter, Paul and Mary will talk about the twist he put on the song "America, the Beautiful", by writing a new verse for this iconic song.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Jonny Two Bags
    9.5/101 votes
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    #19 - Jonny Two Bags

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2014

    Rock Guitarist for the California punk rock band , social distortion talks about his style and his assorted choices of guitars from Fender to Les Paul.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Stephen Bishop
    9.5/101 votes
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    #20 - Stephen Bishop

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/5/2015

    Singer/Songwriter talks about some of the great hits of his time and some of the great hits of today, like "Black Widow" by Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora and "Ain't it Fun" by Paramore.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Janiva Magness
    9.5/101 votes
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    #21 - Janiva Magness

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/26/2015

    Blues singer Janiva Magness takes us through her career as a back-up singer through today, now recording her first album entitled "Original"

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dollyrots
    10.0/101 votes
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    #22 - The Dollyrots

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2014

    Members of the band, The Dollyrots, Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas will discuss their journey together in music and life. In 2000 they formed their first band "No Chef" which led them to writing such hits as "Because I'm Awesome", which was featured in the movie "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" and ABC's TV show "Ugly Betty". Knowing each other since the 8th grade, Kelly and Luis will share their lifelong experiences and journey through music.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Vicki Peterson
    10.0/101 votes
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    #23 - Vicki Peterson

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2014

    Vicki Peterson, the ex-Bangle talks about how she was a fan of The Cowsills whom she later teamed up with, Susan Cowsill an ex-Cowsill to form a new group called The Psycho Sisters.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • P.F. Sloan
    10.0/101 votes
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    #24 - P.F. Sloan

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2014

    Songwriter from the 1960's tells the story of moving to California from New York, writing his first song and his experience meeting Elvis.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A

  • Eddie Holman
    10.0/101 votes
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    #25 - Eddie Holman

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2015

    Eddie Holman known for his legendary falsetto voice on "Hey there Lonely Girl" will share some his stories of working with some of the greats of the music business.

    Director: Rohan Shand

    Writer: N/A