Chronicles of Rock

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  • 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.
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  • The Story Behind Green Day's Ambitious Punk Opera, American Idiot

    The Story Behind Green Day's Ambitious Punk Opera, American Idiot
    Sep 20 2024

    20 years ago, the three members of Green Day decided to do something very ambitious: create a concept album about America in the 21st century, post 9/11. It ended up earning them a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, and becoming one of the most popular and important albums of the new millennium.

    Randy Renaud has the story behind American Idiot on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

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    7 mins
  • The Album That Made Black Sabbath Rock Legends

    The Album That Made Black Sabbath Rock Legends
    Sep 13 2024

    It remains one of the most important albums in rock history, and yet it only took them 6 days to record. Randy Renaud has the story behind Black Sabbath's Paranoid on the Chronicles of Rock -- including the reason why the cover features a sword-wielding guy in pink leotards.

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    7 mins
  • The 60th Anniversary of the Beatles' One and Only Montreal Concert

    The 60th Anniversary of the Beatles' One and Only Montreal Concert
    Sep 6 2024

    60 years ago this weekend, John, Paul, George and Ringo came to Montreal to play two concerts on the same day. And like everywhere they played, screaming fans greeted the Beatles at the airport and drowned out the band when they played at the Forum. But rumoured threats of violence from a terrorist organization prompted the band to leave town early; and they would never return.

    Randy Renaud has the story on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

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    7 mins

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