Juke In The Back

Matt The Cat

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At the end of the Second World War, economics forced the big bands to trim their once great size and thus, the Jump Blues combo was born. Between 1946-1954, rhythm and blues laid the tracks for what was to become Rock n’ Roll. So how come, 75 years later, this vibrant and influential music is still so unknown to so many? Matt The Cat is going to change that with the radio program, “Juke In The Back.” These were the records that you couldn’t hear on the jukebox in the front of the establishment. To hear all this great 1950s rhythm...

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  • Episode #853 – Ike TurnerSep 6, 2026 · 59 min
  • Episode #852 – Sun Records R&B, Pt. 2 – 1954-55Aug 30, 2026 · 59 min
  • Episode #851 – Sun Records R&B, Pt. 1 – 1952-53Aug 23, 2026 · 59 min
  • Episode #850 – Elvis’ R&B InfluencesAug 16, 2026 · 59 min
  • Episode #849 – Aladdin Records, Pt. 3 – 1953-55Aug 9, 2026 · 59 min
  • Episode #848 – Aladdin Records, Pt. 2 – 1950-54Aug 2, 2026 · 59 min
  • Episode #847 – Aladdin Records, Pt. 1 – 1945-49Jul 26, 2026 · 59 min
  • Episode #846 – Jay McShannJul 19, 2026 · 59 min
  • Episode #845 – The Influence of “Junker’s Blues” and R&B Telephone SongsJul 12, 2026 · 59 min
  • Episode #844 – Parrot RecordsJul 5, 2026 · 59 min

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