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With Bob Heil
50 Years of Maximum Rock n' Roll
50 Years of Maximum Rock & Roll is a podcast hosted by Dave Hines and features concert sound pioneer Bob Heil. Hear stories from his days touring with The Who, Humble Pie, the James Gang and others, to the development of the Talk Box made famous by Peter Frampton. The show will feature special guests who were "in the trenches." Bob will also talk about his current cutting edge microphone designs. Take a look back - and forward - at the inner workings of Heil Sound by the man who created it all.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 87 ratings
Hail Heil!
Dr. Bob Heil K9EID is a legend in concert sound AND amateur radio! His innovations have benefited both fields greatly, and it doesn't hurt that he's a nice. humble man, too! The history, stories and anecdotes as told by someone who witnessed the development of 'arena rock' are priceless! I have...Read full review »
N5ASH via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/27/16
As a lifelong music lover, who's accomplishments will probably never exceed learning how to hook up a PA for my weekend bar cover band, I can't tell you how much I enjoy this podcast. Hearing the history of PAs from the humble beginnings is just incredible - Bob shows a lot of pride in his craft,...Read full review »
Richard From Bama via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/14/16
I was fortunate to get to meet Bob Heil last April. I really wish he had more time to tell me the stories of his years in the music industry and now I can hear more of them. He suggested I listened to this podcast, I can't say enough kind words for him as a person and as a person and as a audio...Read full review »
iphonenutt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/13/16
Recent Episodes
This final episode is a bit of a two-parter. Part one is Bob explaining the impact of, mostly, British rock stars and their crews invading tiny Marissa, Illinois to shop at Ye Old Music. In modern day terms imagine Carrie Underwood strolling into your local music store.    Part two ends 50...
Published 01/19/17
Bob Heil will explain what he means by a six pack and what Creem Magazine has to do with that. He will share some special stories about some of the Rock n' Roll legends that he's worked with (Jimmie Hendrix) and we'll finally hear how he met Joe Walsh.
Published 12/29/16
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