The Music Stories Nobody Believes Are True

15 Aug 2026 / 00:38:20

Everyone knows Highway to Hell. Very few people know it almost never made it onto the album. This week on Listener Land, we uncover the incredible story of how Bon Scott helped save one of rock's greatest songs, why Gary Moore was sued over a song he'd never heard, Elton John's dramatic U-turn on holograms, the surprising artists your favourite musicians listen to, and much more. 🎙 In this episode The incredible story behind Highway to Hell Gary Moore's unbelievable copyright case Elton John's hologram U-turn David Gilmour's favourite album Metallica's unexpected favourite bands ZZ Top's awkward night opening for Jimi Hendrix James Brown's first job in music The invention that changed music forever 👍 If you enjoy discovering the stories behind the music, subscribe for new episodes every week. 💬 Which story surprised you the most? 02:01 Bon Scott Saves Highway To Hell 04:11 Gary Moore's Incredible Court Case 10:02 Chris Martin's Rejected Bond Theme 15:23 Elton John's Hologram U-Turn 17:56 David Gilmour's Favourite Album 19:47 The Artists Your Favourite Musicians Love 22:55 ZZ Top's Night With Hendrix 26:47 Slade's "Expensive" Ticket Prices 31:21 James Brown Before Fame 36:24 The Invention That Changed Music Forever #listenerland #musicpodcast #musichistory