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Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast

Jumpin' John McDermott and Bill Price

Two baby boomers, Bill Price and Jumpin' John McDermott, bringing you podcasts highlighting the early history & evolution of Rock & Roll.

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S4 · E235
Thursday · 23 min
Lou Rawls
Greetings time travelers, and welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will be devoted to the American soul singer, Lou Rawls! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E234
Thursday · 28 min
Leon Russell
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will feature the multi-faceted rock artist Leon Russell, whose career spanned over sixty years and included several genres of music, which included country, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, southern rock folk, surf and rock and roll. Claude Russell Bridges was born on April 2nd, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He suffered an injury during birth that resulted in cerebral palsy that caused a slight paralysis in the right side of his body that affected three fingers on his right hand. This condition caused him to favor his left hand. He would later develop his dominant left hand piano playing technique. Also, he had a limp that was caused by the same condition. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E233
October 19 · 17 min
Novelty Song: Monster Mash
I'm your podcast host, Jumpin' John. I am recording this podcast in October 2026. So it seems appropriate to me that this episode in our Novelty Songs series here on Rock and Roll Flashback should deal with one of the biggest Halloween rock songs ever: 1962's #1 hit "Monster Mash"! Here is the back story behind that popular hit. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E232
October 15 · 37 min
Bill Withers
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this episode will be devoted to the songwriter and soul singer known for his smooth baritone vocals, Bill Withers. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E231
October 8 · 21 min
60's Vocal Groups: The Shirelles
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock And Roll Flashback, I will highlight The Shirelles, one of the female vocal groups which gained popularity beginning in the early 1960's. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E230
October 6 · 23 min
Nancy Sinatra
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this episode will discuss the singing career of Frank Sinatra's oldest daughter, Nancy Sinatra. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E229
October 1 · 14 min
One Hit Wonders: King Harvest and The Presidents
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I will feature two artists from the early 1970's, the band called King Harvest and a vocal group The Presidents. Each managed to achieve only one hit throughout their careers, earning the One Hit Wonder label. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E228
September 28 · 25 min
Seals & Crofts
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the career of one of the most successful American soft-rock duos of the 1970's: Seals and Crofts. Consisting of singer-songwriters Jim Seals and Dash Crofts, the duo became known for their smooth vocal harmonies, melodic songwriting, and reflective lyrics. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E227
September 14 · 10 min
Tommy Edwards - "It’s All in the Game"
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will feature singer and songwriter Tommy Edwards. Plus, I will take you back in time for the story behind his only #1 hit from 1958. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E226
September 10 · 23 min
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price. In this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will review the history of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Tom’s later solo career and collaboration with four famous artists. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E225
September 10 · 35 min
Steely Dan
Welcome, time travelers, to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will summarize the career of a band known for their sophisticated and distinctive sound: Steely Dan! Steely Dan occupies a unique place in rock history. Although they began as a touring rock band in the early 1970's, they gradually transformed into one of the most respected studio recording acts in popular music. Led by songwriters Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, Steely Dan blended rock, jazz, rhythm and blues, pop, Latin music, and sophisticated songwriting into a sound that has influenced generations of musicians. Here's an overview of their remarkable career. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E224
August 23 · 38 min
Jethro Tull
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the career of one of the most distinctive and enduring bands in rock history: Jethro Tull! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E223
August 18 · 21 min
Songs That Were Covers: Walking the Dog
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I will feature Rufus Thomas, the writer and performer of his biggest hit, “Walking the Dog", and I’ll also highlight some of the subsequent covers that were released by other artists. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E222
August 16 · 30 min
One Hit Wonder: Stories
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm today's host, Jumpin' John McDermott. In this edition of the One Hit Wonders series on Rock and Roll Flashback I will discuss the band Stories, their chart topping 1973 hit, "Brother Louie", and their underappreciated album Traveling Underground. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E221
August 10 · 27 min
Sam & Dave
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will review the highlights of the career of the American soul and R&B duo also known as "Double Dynamite": Sam & Dave! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E218
August 10 · 14 min
Songs That Were Covers: Please Mr. Postman
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I’ll feature the song titled “Please Mr. Postman”, that became a hit by Motown Records’ first female vocal group, The Marvelettes. In some instances the cover versions became more popular than the original, although not always. In 1964 the British invasion saw the reintroduction of many songs that were initially US hits. “Please Mr. Postman” was one of those songs that were covered by a British band from Liverpool, England and a US duo. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E219
August 10 · 12 min
Danny & the Juniors
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback. I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and this podcast episode will deal with a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania doo-wop and rock and roll vocal group: Danny & the Juniors! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E220
August 10 · 25 min
Bread
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, we’ll take a look at Bread, one of the bands that emerged during the late 1960's, but did not hit it big until the beginning of the 1970's. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E217
July 23 · 20 min
Doo Wop: Little Anthony & The Imperials
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this Rock and Roll Flashback episode I will review the career of Little Anthony & the Imperials, a vocal group whose performances included Rhythm and Blues, Doo Wop, and Soul. The group was one of the Doo Wop acts that managed to stay relevant in the R&B and pop charts well into the 1960's. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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S4 · E216
July 20 · 30 min
The O'Jays
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss one of the most successful and influential vocal groups in soul music history: The O'Jays! The rich harmonies, socially conscious lyrics, and passionate performances of the O'Jays made them central figures in the "Philadelphia soul" sound of the 1970's. Over a career spanning more than six decades, they produced dozens of hit singles, sold millions of records, and helped define an era of American R&B. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites: https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashback https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/ Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to rockandrollflashback@outlook.com. Thank you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Until next time... Rock On!
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