History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff

History in Five Songs Episode 368: Your guitarist is a distraction.

July 14, 2026·36 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In Episode 368 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explains how replacement guitarists can become welcome or unwelcome distractions by transforming a band's sound, identity, songwriting, or fan perception. He highlights memorable examples from acts like Yes, Whitesnake and Fleetwood Mac. Yes – “Changes” Whitesnake – “Slip of the Tongue” Dio – “Big Sister” Fleetwood Mac – “Second Hand News" Thin Lizzy – “The Holy War” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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