Two music obsessed friends meet up in a dilapidated studio known as Shabby Road to discuss 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, classic rock, hard rock, heavy metal, underground, proto punk
Your Shabby pals return with a brand new episode! Which band suffered not one, not two..but three “rock star tragedies?” Which band tired to make it in London but due to riots moved back to their nat…
Which artist suffers from elephantitus? Which challenge did AD’s mom throw at the gang for this episode? Which artist performed at “Cooch-ella”? Which song embarrassed AD at a blues gig? Who does AD …
Which band sounds like they are about to rape and pillage you and your town? Which band is “cartoonishly satanic?” Which producer would only get a few songs going before falling over?” Which band bac…
A special message from AD, Ryan and Lizz regarding the future of the podcast.
Which guitarist broke down his bass player’s door with an ax Shining style in order to retrieve a crucifix for a seance? Which album contains audio recorded during an assisted suicide? Which artist’s…
Which drummer never revealed his identity until he starred in a B movie called “Biceps of Steel?” Which rocket hosted a dinner party for his friends and served curry from a giant bowl that contained …
Band names that instantly make you laugh are on offer this week as we celebrate AD’s Oddballs. If you would like to hear more, these segments were taken from Episode 42 "So..Who's Gonna Do the A&R Gu…
Which artist had a prescription for speed, and why would a doctor prescribe that? Which artist was directed to make an anti-drug statement at a concert and doesn’t remember what he said because he wa…
Which singer would routinely puke on stage much to the delight of his fans? Which band unwittingly financed a legendary recording studio thanks to their appalling contract with their manager? Who is …
Which singer cancelled a tour because of a toothache? Which album features large pictures of 2 unknown producers instead of pictures of the band members? Which soul singer got his big break in Seattl…
We have enjoyed some pretty dumb songs over the span of our show. This week, we look into a couple of our favorites. They are aggressively horny, juvenile and stupid. But we sure love talking about t…
No one is more freewheeling with his cash at the record store than AD. In this episode we choose a couple examples of him finding oddball bands and bringing them on the show.
If you would like to hea…
Which newly released album is so bad that AD is demanding the band refund his money? Which music video miraculously cured Ryan of an illness in 1983? Which band changed musical styles more than Bowie…
Which album did critics call “an example of why live albums should be banned?” Which album received a review in Melody Maker that stated “put this record on and watch your friends disappear?” Which b…
Which artist admonished his audience for not knowing the words to his hit song? Which rocker became his band’s frontman based on his personality despite having a better singing and better looking bas…
Which rock guitarist died on stage in Nashville? What is the “invisible record?” Which guitarist became an acting coach, training actors how to act like they play guitar? Which female singer causes A…
Put on your sleeveless jean jacket, studded arm bands and high top sneakers because the Shabby gang is all 80’s metal this week. First up, AD takes us back to 1985 when he was palling around with Wen…
Which rock star briefly left the business to attend Harvard? Which lead singer was once spotted “cheerfully” snorting an unknown green powder with Tommy James and the Shondells? What job can you expe…
Which rocker narrated a children’s fable on record for his son? Whose set list does Ryan use to put AD on an emotional roller coaster? Which artist had an album rejected but after one song became a h…
Which drummer quit playing drums forever after seeing John Bonham play? Which singer was instrumental in grooming many artists on Motown? Which superstar bassist did AD (allegedly) do coke with in th…