In this episode, we discuss Bob Dylan's 'Nashville Skyline' album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its April 9, 1969 release. I've always loved his uncharacteristically warm, smooth vocals on this album, as well as the 'Blonde On Blonde'-descendant sonic palette...Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

Subscriber-only episodeFor you premium subscribers, here is the full recording session for the drum parts I included in this week's main episode, discussing Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release...Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release. It hasn't lost any of its power to drive you back in your seat; I can only imagine what it was like dropping the needle on it for the first time back then...Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

Welcome to Season 8! In this impromptu episode, I provide some loose thoughts on Usher's halftime show from Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas this past weekend.Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, I recap 2023 and provide a brief update on what to expect moving forward. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Talk to you in a month or so...Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, having now gone through the complete ranking exercise for both years, I discuss the differences I hear between 1972 and 1973 Grateful Dead, and tell you which year I prefer...Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, as we did for 1972 last year, we rank the Grateful Dead's 1973 concerts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of their finest touring years!Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, we are joined by my brother, Spencer Cropper, to discuss the Rolling Stones' 'Beggars Banquet' album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its December 6, 1968 release.Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, we are joined by my brother, Spencer Cropper, to discuss the Beatles' 'White Album' in celebration of the 60th anniversary of its November 22, 1968 release.Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss the Jimi Hendrix Experience's third and final studio album, 'Electric Ladyland,' in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its October 16, 1968 release.Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss AC/DC's first live album, 'If You Want Blood You've Got It' in celebration of the 45th anniversary of its Fall 1978 release.Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode, we discuss Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' album in belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of its October 5, 1973 release.Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss the Rolling Stones' 'Goats Head Soup' album in belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of its August 31, 1973 release. Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' album in belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of its August 28, 1973 release.Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode, we discuss the Allman Brothers Band's fourth studio album, 'Brothers And Sisters,' in belated celebration of its August 1973 release.Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss the Grateful Dead's second studio album, 'Anthem Of The Sun,' in belated celebration of the 55th anniversary of its July 18, 1968 release.Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode, I recap my experience of attending a screening of Taylor Swift — The Eras Tour last night.Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

We're trying something new in this episode. The Grateful Dead's 'American Beauty' is one of my absolute favourite albums, securing a place on my personal "Mt. Rushmore," and is an album I always associate with this time of year. This time two years ago, I was writing and editing for a music magazine, and wrote an article on 'American Beauty' that was never published. I stumbled upon it recently and thought I would read it to you all, more like a bedtime story than a typical episode...For an extensive examination of the album, please refer to Episode 26, which happens to be one of my personal favourites...Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode, I thought I would offer a quick update on my 50th anniversary pilgrimage through the Grateful Dead's 1973 shows — particularly how it compares with last year's 1972 journey through the same number of shows.Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com

In this episode, we review the Grateful Dead's latest box set, Here Comes Sunshine: 1973, which contains five complete shows from Spring '73, and can still be ordered in various formats here. For those of you who don't wish to spring for the box, the June 10 show at RFK Stadium has been selected as the "breakout" show from the box, and can be found here.I also had the pleasure of being a guest on Workingman's Pod about a month ago to discuss the June 10 show, so check it out too!Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. CropperEmail — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail.com