Adam Reader (also known as the Professor of Rock) is a storyteller.
And a story-listener. Through his YouTube videos, he tells us the stories of music.
Our music. The music we grew up with.
Music that - in our youth - set our hearts, minds, and hormones ablaze.
With his winning smile and his retro style, Adam coaxes us
to remember why we love these incredible songs.
Once he has our attention, Adam turns his own attention to the
songwriters and musicians who have helped create a world worth living in.
Musician Kenny Loggins credits Adam with being one of his
favorite interviewers.
During interviews, Adam gets the ball rolling and then steps out of the way.
When he asks questions, Adam gives his guests time to provide
full and thoughtful responses. He listens. (A refreshing change from the interrupts-fifty-times-a-minute style
of some interviewers.)
Adam’s guests seem to appreciate his sincere respect for
them, as well as his in-depth comprehension of their music.
His musical knowledge appears to be never-ending. Rather
like Mary Poppins’ magical bag, Adam keeps pulling interesting trivia tidbits
out of his too-cool-for-school hat.
More than once, I’ve seen musicians’ eyes light up as Adam
shares his familiarity with all aspects of their music. They realize he loves
their music as much as they do.
Adam’s interviews with our favorite musicians often surprise us by revealing moments and events we knew nothing about.
Songs we have loved
for decades take on a whole new light (and delight) as we hear some of these
stories for the first time.
Adam’s own personal history proves to be as fascinating as those of the musicians he interviews.
Check out KSL Mike Stapley’s
article:
Adam’s videos are irresistible to those who love classic music.
Ready for some binge-watching?
Here are just a few samples of what you will find on the Professor of Rock's YouTube channel:
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