King Bob Is the Everyman's Ruler

About this episode

James Olson interviews King Bob about his music and the cultural influences of the late '90s and early 2000s.

King Bob is the stage name and musical project of one Jackson McDonald. Drawing inspiration from the melodic punk and alternative rock acts that dominated the late '90s and early 2000s, King Bob has established his reign as one of the most exciting new artists from Vancouver Island having played a string of sold out shows in Victoria and beyond. His debut record Rookie explores the downtrodden yet naively optimistic exploits of a man searching for meaning in the face of the absurdity of adulthood and modern life.  Join His Majesty and your host James Olson as they explore the multi-generational cultural impact of Green Day, lament the loss of the Hartford Whalers, debate the merits of concept records, & more.

People in this episode

Host: James Olson

Guest: King Bob

Topics covered

• music
• punk
• alternative rock
• cultural impact
• concept records

Keywords

• Vancouver Island
• Rookie
• Green Day
• Hartford Whalers

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Rookie

Books & works: Rookie

Places: Vancouver Island, Victoria

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