About this episode

This bonus episode explores the intersection of soccer and rock music, featuring various legends and events.

Which metal bassist could have been a Soccer star? A Rod Stewart myth busted (no, not THAT one), Sir Elton, the Cartel, and the Battle of Britpop on the pitch and beyond. It’s a special rock ‘n’ roll World Cup bonus episode of Disgraceland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• soccer hooligans
• rockstars
• Britpop battles
• music culture
• true crime

Keywords

• soccer
• hooligans
• rockstars
• Britpop
• Rod Stewart
• Sir Elton
• World Cup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cartel

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