• Novelty Song: Witch Doctor
    Apr 23 2026

    Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and we'll be looking back at some of Rock and Roll's greatest artists, songs, and stories. This podcast episode will introduce a new series here on Rock and Roll Flashback: Novelty Songs. Specifically, I will discuss the 1958 tune, "Witch Doctor", Ross Bagdasarian and his stage name of David Seville, and Seville's virtual band Alvin and the Chipmunks!


    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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    18 mins
  • Songs That Were Covers: (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66
    Apr 23 2026

    Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers, I will feature the story behind the song titled “(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66”, which has been covered many times by several artists. The song, and the actual US Route 66, has an interesting history. Additionally it also has a special significance for me, as I will discuss in this episode.

    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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    20 mins
  • Smokey Robinson & the Miracles (1955-1972)
    Apr 14 2026

    Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will review the highlights of the American vocal group that helped define the Motown sound of the 1960's: the Miracles! I will focus on the years between 1955 and 1972 when Smokey Robinson was active with the band.

    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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    26 mins
  • Wolfman Jack
    Apr 6 2026

    Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will highlight the career of radio disc jockey Wolfman Jack. He certainly was a unique on air personality with his alter ego, and it’s unlikely that there will never be an other disc jockey like The Wolfman.

    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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    15 mins
  • Gene Vincent
    Apr 3 2026

    Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will I discuss the highlights of the career of Gene Vincent, the American rockabilly singer whose swaggering, black-leather-clad image defined the look of the rock rebel!

    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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    22 mins
  • Santana
    Mar 29 2026

    Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will review the highlights of one of the most versatile rock bands over the past fifty-nine years: Santana!

    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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    41 mins
  • Songs That Were Covers: Wild Thing
    Mar 18 2026

    Welcome all of you time travelers to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Songs That Were Covers I will discuss the song "Wild Thing". Please note that I am referring to the song first popularized by the Troggs in 1966, and not Tone Loc's song from 1989.

    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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    19 mins
  • Ritchie Valens
    Mar 12 2026

    Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will review the story of Ritchie Valens, one of Rock and Roll’s early pioneers.

    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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    21 mins