Derek Shelmerdine’s
Rock’n’Roll Unravelled Show

The Rock’n’Roll Unravelled Show looks at all aspects of the music of the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. The bands/artists, producers, record labels, managers, roots, influences +++
If it’s relevant to the music of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s – I’ll be talking about it!
Plus some great music…

The first 39 Rock’n’Roll Unravelled Shows were originally broadcast on Liverpool-based community radio station Access North West. Sadly, Access North West ceased broadcasting on 30 June 2021.

All the shows are available to listen on on Mixcloud.

PREVIOUS SHOWS

2021
7 June: R&B Before Rock’n’Roll – Part 2
3 May: The Dark Side of Rock’n’Roll
5 April: Godfathers of British Blues
1 March: Soundtrack to the Vietnam War
1 February: Atlantic Records Story
4 January: 1971 – 50th Anniversaries 

2020
25 December: 1970s Christmas Memories
13 December: Rock-A-Thon fundraiser – Rock’n’Roll Unravelled Show – special
7 December: 1960s Musical Odyssey
2 November: Classic Covers and Originals 
12 October: Story of Pirate Radio 1964 – 1967
5 October: Paul McCartney Died Myth 
7 September: 1950s British Music Scene
3 August: Four Influential Blues Legends
6 July: From Rock’n’Roll to Rock
1 June: The Phil Spector Story
4 May:  1960s West Coast Scene
6 April:  Jimi Hendrix Story
2 March: The Story Behind the Song
3 February: The Rolling Stones: Brian Jones Years
6 January: 1970: 50th Anniversaries

2019
23 December: UK Christmas Chart History
2 December: Legendary British Producers
4 November: Elvis Presley: The Rock’n’Roll Years
7 October: The Psychedelic Sixties
2 September: The Beatles Before Ringo
5 August: 1969 – Woodstock and Other Legends
1 July: R&B – Before Rock’n’Roll – Part 1
3 June: Before They Were Famous Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Marc Bolan and David Bowie
6 May: The Who: Keith Moon Years
1 April: Manchester Beat Groups – who found international success
4 March: The Story of Cream
4 February: The Buddy Holly Story
7 January: How Led Zeppelin Came Together

2018
24 December: Stories Behind Classic Christmas Songs
3 December: Liverpool Scene Before the Beatles
5 November: Rise and Fall of American Rock’n’Roll
1 October: Early Days of Motown Records
3 September: Merseybeat Groups Led British Invasion

The Rock’n’Roll Unravelled Show