The Classic Rock Addict

Classic rock talk with the Classic Rock Addict. Step into the fire with The Classic Rock Addict as we dive deep into the rise and fall of The Doors. From the haunting poetry of Jim Morrison to the hypnotic organ of Ray Manzarek, this episode uncovers the chaos, brilliance, and tragedy behind one of rock’s most legendary bands. We’ll talk rare vinyl treasures, legendary concerts, Morrison’s notorious excesses, and the legacy that still burns bright today. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or...

Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict. If you listened to rock in the 70s, you've probably heard of the English rock band UFO, formed in 1968. Some of their most-recognised songs include "Doctor Doctor", "Rock Bottom", "Natural Thing", "Lights Out", "Too Hot to Handle" and "Only You Can Rock Me". UFO is considered one of the great classic hard rock acts, and often cited as one of the key influences on the 1980s and 1990s hard rock and heavy metal scenes. Their more popular albums...

Classic rock talk with The Classic Rock Addict. At the Summer 2025 Orlando CD and Record Show, I sat down with several record collectors at the event to find out what their favorite record is and some of their best concert memories. My conversation with retired musician Patrick Frost was wide ranging- a recording with Eric Clapton and Greg Allan, his collection of 7,000 records, his "almost close encounter" with Frank Zappa, performing the Grand Funk song "Closer to Home" for veterans, ...

Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict. At the recent Orlando CD and Record Show, I met Patrick Thorne, owner of Papa's Rock and Roll Parlor, who was selling records at the booth across from ours. Patrick specializes in heavy metal records, so for our fun interview he shared his love of everything metal, how he got started, and his surprising new favorite genre! Check out Patrick's website at www.papasrockandrollparlor.com ABOUT ME Hello- I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock ...

Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict. This episode was recorded on July 22, 2025- the day of Ozzy Osburne's death. I was preparing this podcast when I got the sad news. Black Sabbath with Ozzy was probably my #2 favorite band behind Led Zeppelin, so the news hit me pretty hard. I recorded the podcast with a heavy heart as, like Ozzy, I felt like the show must go on. This is just a brief history of the band- many books will be written. All the Black Sabbath music on this podcast ...

Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict. At the Summer 2025 Orlando CD and Record Show, I sat down with several record collectors at the event to find out what their favorite record is and some of their best concert memories. Rob grew up in New York City in the 60-70s so he's got some great concert stories, and an amazing vinyl collection that he as kept all these years. If you want to know what Woodstock was like, hear what it was like for an 18-year-old to attend that historic music fe...

Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict. What does it take to put on a record show? How do you get started? I sat down with Record Show Promoter Jeff Pearson at a recent show in Orlando to talk about that, and why records have gained in popularity over the last decade. His answer may surprise you! ABOUT ME Hello- I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record stor...

New to record collecting? Wanting to get started? Got an old collection and don't know what you have? Here's some secrets I've learned during my 10 years of collecting that can help you get the best deals on the best records. Where's the best place to buy them? Should you buy a first press? Get the answers in this podcast! ABOUT ME Hello- I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at y...

"Tres Hombres" is the third record by ZZ Top and a huge breakthrough album for them. Discover the background on this amazing recording, and hear a track-by-track review by Mark Patrick, The Classic Rock Addict. ABOUT ME Hey- I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I...

#1 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episode to see #10-2. Sunscribe for more record reviews and rock history. I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more...

#2 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episodes for past posts to see #10-5, and check back daily as I reveal the entire countdown! I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve d...

#3 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episodes for past posts to see #10-5, and check back daily as I reveal the entire countdown! I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve d...

#4 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episodes for past posts to see #10-5, and check back daily as I reveal the entire countdown! I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve d...

What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them. Here comes #5! FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next episode drops for #4! www.classicrockaddict.com for classic rock record store, merch and rock memorabilia. i'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at y...

What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them. Here comes #6! FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next episode drops for #5! www.classicrockaddict.com for classic rock record store, merch and rock memorabilia. i'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at y...

What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them. Here comes #7 FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next episode drops for #6! www.classicrockaddict.com for classic rock record store, merch and rock memorabilia. i'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at yo...

What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them. Here comes #8! FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next episode drops for #7! www.classicrockaddict.com for classic rock record store, merch and rock memorabilia. i'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at y...

What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them. Here comes #9! FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next video drops for #8! www.classicrockaddict.com for classic rock record store, merch and rock memorabilia. i'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’v...

What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top ten and a bit about why I picked it, starting with this #10. FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next video drops for #9! Check out my classic rock record store and classic rock memorabilia at the companion website www.classicrockaddict.com i'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on...

Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict. Writer and Producer Mark Patrick, The Classic Rock Addict, shares a brief history of Led Zeppelin, his favorite band and the cornerstone of rock in the 70s...and even today. The highlight, the lowlights, and the music are part of their story. Check out the complementary website www.classicrockaddict.com for info on Mark Patrick, a brief history of Classic Rock, and his record and rock memorabilia store. *DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for enter...

Hey, welcome to The Classic Rock Addict podcast! I’m your host Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict…I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more during my hundreds of hours digging through rock history. If you’re into record collecting, I’ll guide you to the must-haves fo...