My Rock Moment
My Rock Moment celebrates the golden era of rock music - the 60s, 70s and 80s. Hosted by Amanda Morck—a native Angeleno, longtime Sunset Strip resident, and adjunct instructor of California rock history—the show delves into the personal stories and pivotal experiences that have shaped the world of rock 'n' roll.
Each episode features in-depth interviews with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Grammy-winning producers, renowned music journalists, photographers, DJs, managers, authors, and award-winning directors. They share unforgettable stories about the moments that sparked their love for music, launched lifelong careers, and helped shape rock history.
The podcast offers a nostalgic journey through rock's most influential decades, providing both historical context and personal anecdotes that bring the music to life.
My Rock Moment is a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts, the first of its kind, all music-based podcast network.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 66
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Director Alison Ellwood on Laurel Canyon, the Eagles and The Go-Go's
Alison Ellwood is an Oscar nominated Director and Producer and her list of documentaries include "American Jihad, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" and "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. …
00:55:42 |
Thu 28 Apr 2022
The 60s & 70s LA Music Scene with Bassist, Composer, Conductor & Orchestrator Peter M. Bernstein
Peter M. Bernstein has composed, orchestrated and conducted some of the most well known movies of our time (Ghostbusters & Trading Places among them), including other incredible pieces of work like 2…
00:49:40 |
Thu 07 Apr 2022
The Band America with Rock Journalist Jude Warne
My Rock Moment chats with rock journalist Jude Warne. Jude wrote the authorized biography on the band America. We'll discuss their meteoric rise, the move from England to LA in the 70s and how they s…
00:52:12 |
Thu 24 Feb 2022
Pamela Des Barres on Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll in the 60s and 70s
Pamela Des Barres is nothing short of a rock legend. As a native Angeleno, she found herself in the center of the fabled LA rock 'n' roll scene in the 60s and 70s...and she's got the stories to prove…
00:58:26 |
Thu 03 Feb 2022
The Beatles, Dylan, The Byrds, The Doors and the history of the Sunset Strip with rock "archaeologist" Christian Swain
Today’s episode is for those rockers out there who geek out on rock history facts. Rock 'n' roll "archaeologist" Christian Swain is our guest today on My Rock Moment. Christian is the founder and CEO…
00:45:23 |
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Legendary Photographer Henry Diltz on Crosby, Stills & Nash, Neil Young and Capturing Woodstock: Part Two
In Part Two of my talk with rock photographer Henry Diltz we'll discuss the self-titled Crosby, Stills and Nash album cover, hanging with Neil Young at Broken Arrow Ranch and of course, Woodstock. He…
00:28:02 |
Thu 16 Dec 2021
Legendary Photographer Henry Diltz on The Doors, Laurel Canyon and The Modern Folk Quartet: Part One
Today My Rock Moment catches up with legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz. His iconic photos have graced hundreds of album covers and have been featured in books, magazines and newspapers. He's be…
00:41:43 |
Thu 09 Dec 2021
Executive Producer Ryan Suffern on the "Laurel Canyon" and "McCartney 3,2,1" documentaries
Ryan Suffern is the Executive Producer of well known rock documentaries "Laurel Canyon: A Moment in Time" and "McCartney 3,2,1", and many others. On this episode we’ll get his behind the scenes pers…
00:40:53 |
Thu 21 Oct 2021
The California sound of the 60s: Surf rock, folk rock and the psychedelic scene of San Francisco
My Rock Moment talks with Anuj Rajkumar, rock aficionado and creator of The Legends of Music on instagram. We deep dive into the California sound of the 60s – everything from surf Rock to folk rock t…
01:03:22 |
Thu 07 Oct 2021
Music manager & producer Jeff Jampol discusses the California rock scene in the 1960s - from Haight-Ashbury to the Sunset Strip
Jeff Jampol is a Grammy® winning and Emmy® nominated producer and the CEO of Jam Inc, which manages legendary rock artists and bands such as The Doors, Jim Morrison, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Sta…
00:58:47 |
Thu 23 Sep 2021
DJ Rita Wilde on her years in LA radio, The Doors, Springsteen and her current podcast, Rock and Roll Confessional
If you're a native Angeleno and love rock, you know Rita Wilde. She's been a Southern California DJ for the past 4 decades, and her notable voice has graced KLOS, The Sound and KEZY airwaves.
In th…
00:47:27 |
Thu 09 Sep 2021
Iconic rock photographer Neal Preston talks Led Zeppelin, the movie "Almost Famous," and LA in the 70s
Neal Preston is one of the most well respected photographers in the music business. Neal was the official tour photographer for Led Zeppelin, Queen and Bruce Springsteen, photographer for the film "A…
01:14:52 |
Thu 26 Aug 2021
Drummer & Comedian Jon Wurster on working with Charlie Daniels, early concerts and Instagram: Part Two
Jon Wurster is the drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the Bob Mould band...and he's also a comedian. In part two of our My Rock Moment interview, he'll share stories about working with ro…
00:23:49 |
Thu 11 Mar 2021
Drummer & Comedian Jon Wurster talks early influences, getting a record deal in the 80s and some memorable stories from the road!
Jon Wurster is the drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the Bob Mould band...and he's also a comedian. In part one of my interview with Jon, we talk about picking up the drums as a kid, get…
00:23:49 |
Thu 04 Mar 2021
How Anita Pallenberg inspired The Rolling Stones & the stories behind Christine McVie's songs on Rumours: Rock Moments to Remember
In this edition of Rock Moments to Remember, we will talk about the infamous Rolling Stones muse Anita Pallenberg and how her relationship with Keith Richards and the explicit and controversial indie…
00:13:17 |
Thu 25 Feb 2021
Stevie Nicks, Laurel Canyon and the Sunset Strip with Rock Journalist & Presenter Kylie Olsson: Part Two
Kylie Olsson has interviewed the biggest names in rock - from Aerosmith to Sabbath. In Part Two of our interview she tells us about an unforgettable night with Brian May of Queen, Joe Elliott of Def …
00:23:08 |
Thu 18 Feb 2021
Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and "Life in Six Strings" with Rock Journalist & Presenter Kylie Olsson
Kylie Olsson has interviewed the biggest names in rock - from Aerosmith to Sabbath. In Part One of our interview she talks about her love of Jeff Beck and what it felt like to interview Jimmy Page an…
00:21:03 |
Thu 11 Feb 2021
How Peter Tork became a Monkee & the eerie coincidence between Mama Cass and Keith Moon of The Who: Rock Moments to Remember
This is the first edition of Rock Moments to Remember - part of the My Rock Moment podcast - where we highlight some little known stories from the rock 'n' roll vault. In this episode we talk The Mon…
00:11:06 |
Wed 03 Feb 2021
Iconic Photographer Chris Cuffaro on Michael Hutchence, George Michael and Carlos Santana
Iconic photographer Chris Cuffaro has shot the biggest bands and artists from the late 80s, 90s and more. If you’re a fan of George Michael, INXS, Nirvana, Chris Cornell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Do…
00:46:43 |
Wed 16 Dec 2020
Todd Kerns Talks Early Music Influences, Slash, Lemmy & Some Unforgettable Rock Moments
My Rock Moment talks with Todd "Dammit" Kerns, bassist for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators and several other successful bands. In this episode Todd and I discuss his early influences…
01:00:17 |
Thu 03 Dec 2020
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