History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff

History in Five Songs Episode 365: Where Guitar Takes a Back Seat

June 23, 2026·38 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In Episode 365 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the many ways guitar can fade into a supporting role in rock and metal. Bands like Rush, Twisted Sister, and Genesis demonstrate how songwriting, vocals, keyboards, rhythm sections, or dominant personalities can overshadow what is typically the genre’s central instrument. Rush – “Red Sector A” David Lee Roth – “Hot Dog and a Shake” Twisted Sister – “Burn in Hell” The Stranglers – “Water” Genesis – “Abacab” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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