In Episode 334 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin digs into why so many rock, metal, and even punk bands slip old-school 1950s-style rock-and-roll rave-ups into their albums, exploring the roots, motives, and surprising examples behind this enduring musical quirk.


  1. Whitesnake – “Bloody Luxury”

  2. Kiss – “Let Me Go, Rock ‘n’ Roll”

  3. Accept – “Burning”

  4. The Clash – “Brand New Cadillac”

  5. Rush – “In the Mood”

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