Let It Roll

Rod McKuen's Songs Sold Millions of Records but Triggered a Critical Backlash

Episode Summary

Host Nate Wilcox discusses Rod McKuen with his biographer Barry Alfonso. Topics include the pop-folk origins of the wildly popular poet-songwriter, his pioneering self-promotion and direct sales techniques, and the critical backlash he endured. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Episode Notes

Host Nate Wilcox discusses Rod McKuen with his biographer Barry Alfonso. Topics include the pop-folk origins of the wildly popular poet-songwriter, his pioneering self-promotion and direct sales techniques, and the critical backlash he endured.

Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com

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Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.