50 Years of Maximum Rock n' Roll
50 Years of Maximum Rock & Roll is a podcast hosted by Dave Hines and features concert sound pioneer Bob Heil. Hear stories from his days touring with The Who, Humble Pie, the James Gang and others, to the development of the Talk Box made famous by Peter Frampton. The show will feature special guests who were "in the trenches." Bob will also talk about his current cutting edge microphone designs. Take a look back - and forward - at the inner workings of Heil Sound by the man who created it all.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2017
S1:EP15: Midwest
S1:EP14: A Six Pack
Bob Heil will explain what he means by a six pack and what Creem Magazine has to do with that. He will share some special stories about some of the Rock n' Roll legends that he's worked with (Jimmie …
S1:EP13: Geeking Out
This episode is not about rock stars trashing hotel rooms or epic concerts. It is about the innovation and technology that has gone into much of Bob Heil's career. Bob has a wealth of knowledge and e…
Ep 12: ZZ Top
Before ZZ Top were sharp dressed men they were just a little three piece band from Texas. With no beards. But they had "that sound" driven by Billy Gibbons unmistakable guitar and vocal. Bob Heil and…
Ep 11: Sex, Drugs, and Rock n' Roll
From Joe Walsh trashing hotel rooms to groupies, Bob Heil recalls some of the crazier stories that to the rest of us seem like legend.
Ep 10: Halls Without Walls
After working at venues around the globe some of Bob Heil's favorite live sound venues were actually right in his own backyard. Bob recalls the iconic Mississippi River Fest and how Kiel Auditorium b…
S1:E09 Quadrophenia
In this episode Bob Heil sits down with Dave Hines to talk about The Who's Quadrophenia tour and how a meeting with Pete Townsend in London blossomed into the album Quadrophenia and the technology th…
S1:E08 NAMM Show 2016 Highlights
Topics
NAMM, Russ Long, Sandra McCracken, Denny Tedesco, The Wrecking Crew
Synopsis
The annual NAMM show in Anaheim, California is a must-attend event for anyone in the music products industry.…
S1:E07 Randy Burton, Legendary Soundman (Part 2)
Topics: Pete Townshend, The Who, B.B. King, Journey, Steve Perry
Synopsis
What is it really like to be a professional touring soundman? While some might believe it’s little more than lugging gear…
S1:E06 Randy Burton, Legendary Soundman (Part 1)
Topics: Ozark Music Festival, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Humble Pie, The Eagles
Synopsis
Music festivals are a staple of the rock ‘n roll industry. Incredible bands, huge crowds, and a rowdy out…
S1:E05: Peter Frampton, the Man, the Myth, the Legend
Topics: Peter Frampton, Talkbox, Joe Walsh, Quadrophenia, Pete Townsend
Synopsis
Peter Frampton is a legend of rock music and the best-known user of the renowned Heil Talkbox. For the last severa…
S1:E04: The Story of the Heil Talk Box
Topics: Talkbox, Dunlop, Bon Jovi, Slash, Tool
Bob Heil is perhaps known best for developing the Talk Box, the renowned device that has been used by rock guitarists for decades to produce a variety o…
S1:E03: Joe Walsh and the History of Heil Sound
Topics: Joe Walsh, James Gang, Goldline Pro, The Fin, phantom power
Synopsis
What comes to mind when you think of Joe Walsh? You probably think of his incredible contribution to rock music throug…
S1:E02: Bob Heil and the Modern Stage Monitor System
Topics: Jeff Beck, Grateful Dead, monitors, The Who, ZZ Top
Synopsis
One of the most important, yet most overlooked, parts of a sound system is the monitor setup. Monitors allow the band members …
S1:E01: From Substitute Organist to the World's Biggest Concert Stages
Topics: The Grateful Dead, Heil Talk Box, Ham Radio, The Who, Joe Walsh
Synopsis:
If you’ve ever listened to Joe Walsh’s “Rocky Mountain Way” or “Do You Feel Like I Do”” by Peter Frampton, you of c…