About this episode

The episode features a quiz with NYC librarian Dan, showcasing his extensive knowledge of 70s and 80s rock music.

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing a local librarian from the NY Public Library, Dan, and his encyclopedic knowledge of 70s/80s rock. While regaling us with fascinating anecdotes surrounding a range of his favorite artists, his deep passion for music is obvious and infectious. Dan has a remarkable knack for expressing exactly what he loves about each and every track Jack throws at him, creating one of the most entertaining and informative episodes of Track Star* to date.    Dan adds perspective to the artists behind beloved rock classics through captivating details, and remarkably descriptive explanations of musical style, in this terrific new episode of Track Star*. This Episode's Track List:  Black Cow - Steely Dan Excitable Boy - Warren Zevon Gotta Get Up - Harry Nilsson Ocean Man - Ween I’m Holding You - Ween Watching the Detectives - Elvis Costello Home - Mac DeMarco Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top Makes No Sense at All - Hüsker Dü In a Jar - Dinosaur Jr.    

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