Hit Parader Podcast
#2 - The Black Crowes
by Hit Parader
Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes join us for a wide-ranging conversation on rock and roll’s past, present, and future. They dive into the making of their new record, A Pound of Feathers, exploring how places like Topanga, Laurel Canyon, Hudson Valley, and Atlanta shaped the album’s sound. The brothers also reflect on early influences like R.E.M., The B-52’s, The Clash, The Rolling Stones, and the Beat writers, while discussing touring with everyone from Jimmy Page and AC/DC to Guns N’ Roses and Whiskey Myers. At its core, the episode is a celebration of rock as community, escape, rebellion, and a lifelong creative force.
Billy Corgan, frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, joins us for a fascinating conversation on the power of music in times of need and the cyclical nature of rock itself. We dive into the artificial marginalization of the genre — and why a true, organic comeback may be closer than ever. Corgan also shares updates on his many ventures, including the NWA, Madame ZuZu’s, and his opera, which has already sold an impressive 23,000 tickets across seven performances.