Chronicles of Rock
Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.
Episodes
In the spring of 1977, the Rolling Stones put on two surprise club shows in Toronto. But meanwhile, RCMP officers broke into Keith Richards' hotel room, and discovered heroin. The ensuing criminal trial led to a very unusual verdict: the band had to put on a charity concert for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Why for them? Largely due to the testimony of a Quebec Stones fan. Randy Renaud has the whole tale on this we...
In the spring of 1986, Peter Gabriel released his 5th solo album -- one which became his most successful yet, and made him a global star, and one of the most respected artists in contemporary music. Randy Renaud has the story behind So, on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.
One April evening 60 years ago, John Lennon and George Harrison ingested something that they'd never experienced before, and didn't even know they were consuming. It would be the start of a wild night out on the town, and the beginning of the transformation of the sound of the Beatles; and, by extension, it would help create a new genre called "acid-rock." Randy Renaud revisits that crazy night on this week's edition of the Chronic...
30 years ago this week, the Tragically Hip played to the biggest crowd they'd ever played for, when they appeared on Saturday Night Live as that week's musical guests. And there to introduce them was a guy from their hometown: Dan Ackroyd. Randy revisits that night on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.
In an attempt to escape from the long shadow of their big breakthrough hit, Creep, Radiohead turned for inspiration to the music of John Lennon and Jeff Buckley. The result was the brilliant album, The Bends -- one of the best albums of the 90's. Randy Renaud has the whole story on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.
At the start of the 90's, as a way of refreshing the way they worked, the members of R.E.M. all tried playing different instruments. They also brought in guest musicians and vocalists. And, for the first time, Michael Stipe tried writing a love song. The result was a hit song, and their first album to reach number 1 in the U.S., Canada, and around the world. Randy Renaud has the story behind Out of Time, released 34 years ago this ...
40 years ago this week, a band from Bath, England let out a musical shout that had fans around the world falling head over heels for them. And soon, Tears for Fears were ruling the world’s record charts. Randy Renaud revisits the story behind the creation of Songs From the Big Chair for its 40th anniversary, on the Chronicles of Rock.
In 1974, Led Zeppelin returned to the country manor where they had recorded their 4th album, to record their first album for their own new record label. The sessions went so well that they decided to expand the album into a 4-sided double album, which they entitled Physical Graffiti. And it was released 50 years ago this week, February 24, 1975.
Randy Renaud marks its 50th anniversary by telling the story behind its creation, on th...
It was released on Friday the 13th, 1970. And it would be the harbinger of a new, heavier form of rock music. A new band named Black Sabbath recorded their debut album in less than 12 hours. But its influence would be eternal.
Randy Renaud celebrates the 55th anniversary of Black Sabbath's debut album on the Chronicles of Rock.
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