RC Allison PARS821

RC Allison PARS821

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April 6, 2026 · 1h 0m

About this episode

RC Allison shares his musical journey, influences, and songwriting process in this episode.

RC Allison Episode information: Episode 821 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show features singer, bassist, and songwriter RC Allison , also known as Michael C. Milligan. Host Bill dives into RC’s lifelong journey through music, from his early inspirations to his experiences performing on the South Jersey club circuit and developing his own songwriting voice. Born in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia , RC Allison’s passion for music began at a young age after hearing The Beatles’ Second Album . Inspired by that early moment, he began learning guitar using a Stella acoustic and Mel Bay instructional books, eventually expanding into piano and bass while immersing himself in the sounds of the 1960s and 1970s rock era . As he grew, RC honed his craft performing in cover bands across the South Jersey club scene, where he developed his skills as a vocalist and bassist . Influenced by legendary artists such as David Bowie , Mott the Hoople , Bad Company , and Neil Young , RC’s songwriting reflects a blend of classic rock attitude and personal storytelling. In Episode 821, listeners will hear about: • RC Allison’s early musical influences and upbringing • Learning guitar…

People in this episode

Host: Bill

Guest: RC Allison

Topics covered

  • music journey
  • songwriting
  • classic rock influences
  • performance experiences
  • musical upbringing

Keywords

  • RC Allison
  • songwriting
  • classic rock
  • South Jersey
  • musical influences
  • performance
  • The Beatles

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Beatles’ Second Album

Places: Collingdale, Pennsylvania, South Jersey

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