In mid-October, 1985, a great new rock band from the north of England blazed onto the scene featuring a lead singer who'd been raised in Hamilton, Ontario. Marrying elements of 60's psychedelic rock, 70's hard rock, and 80's post-punk rock, The Cult crafted an album that served notice that heavy guitar rock was still alive and well in the era of synthesizers. Randy Renaud revisits the story behind Love by the Cult on the Chronicles of Rock. 

In mid-October, 1985, a great new rock band from the north of England blazed onto the scene featuring a lead singer who'd been raised in Hamilton, Ontario. Marrying elements of 60's psychedelic rock, 70's hard rock, and 80's post-punk rock, The Cult crafted an album that served notice that heavy guitar rock was still alive and well in the era of synthesizers. Randy Renaud revisits the story behind Love by the Cult on the Chronicles of Rock.&nbsp;

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

Chronicles of Rock

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

The Best of CHOM 97 7

The Album That Caused the Rock World to Fall in 'Love' with The Cult

In November 1993, one of rock's hottest new bands, Nirvana, travelled to New York City to record a performance for MTV's Unplugged series. But the resulting live album wouldn't get released for another year due to the suicide of Kurt Cobain 5 months after the taping. It would, however, become one of the most successful live albums in rock history, and a poignant farewell to one of the most important artists of the 90's. 

Randy Renaud has the story behind the tv filming and the resulting album on the latest edition of the Chronicles of Rock. 

In November 1993, one of rock's hottest new bands, Nirvana, travelled to New York City to record a performance for MTV's Unplugged series. But the resulting live album wouldn't get released for another year due to the suicide of Kurt Cobain 5 months after the taping. It would, however, become one of the most successful live albums in rock history, and a poignant farewell to one of the most important artists of the 90's.&nbsp;
Randy Renaud has the story behind the tv filming and the resulting album on the latest edition of the Chronicles of Rock.&nbsp;

The Story Behind Nirvana's Unplugged in New York Performance and Album

CHOM's original studios were at 1355 Greene Avenue in an old manour home that CHOM staff was convinced was haunted. Eerie sounds were heard at night, a large mirror at the top of the stairs kept cracking, and a spectral presence was spotted by many employees. Staff refused to work overnight, and it got so bad that an emergency seance was held. For Halloween, Randy revisits the chilling tale of the CHOM Ghost -- the original "spirit" of rock. 

CHOM's original studios were at 1355 Greene Avenue in an old manour home that CHOM staff was convinced was haunted. Eerie sounds were heard at night, a large mirror at the top of the stairs kept cracking, and a spectral presence was spotted by many employees. Staff refused to work overnight, and it got so bad that an emergency seance was held. For Halloween, Randy revisits the chilling tale of the CHOM Ghost -- the original "spirit" of rock.&nbsp;

The Eerie Tale of the Original Spirit of Rock: the CHOM Ghost  

Out in the English countryside sits an old manor house that was once an orphanage; and bands like Genesis, Led Zeppelin, and Fleetwood Mac would go there to write, rehearse, and even to record. But they all found it ultimately unsettling due to strange noises in the night, and even ghostly apparitions. Jimmy Page and Steve Hackett help Randy Renaud tell the chilling tale of Headley Grange for the Chronicles of Rock. 

Out in the English countryside sits an old manor house that was once an orphanage; and bands like Genesis, Led Zeppelin, and Fleetwood Mac would go there to write, rehearse, and even to record. But they all found it ultimately unsettling due to strange noises in the night, and even ghostly apparitions. Jimmy Page and Steve Hackett help Randy Renaud tell the chilling tale of Headley Grange for the Chronicles of Rock.&nbsp;

The Album That Caused the Rock World to Fall in 'Love' with The Cult

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