What would rock ‘n’ roll be without its stories? Without sex and drugs? Without hysterical fans? Without its delusions of grandeur? Without band secrets and the secrets of success (and failures)? Without hubris? Without limitless love? “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll” is a literary stroll through musical history, in which Bibiana Beglau and Gerd Köster read unusual letters, articles and confessions from a world that seems to be gradually disappearing. Put together by music expert and publisher (Heyne Hardcore), Markus Naegele. We hear about the risks involved in Elvis’ hip swinging, John Lennon’s wacky cruise ideas, Rod Stewart’s hair secret, Patti Smith’s first UK concert, Udo Lindenberg’s shawm, and Ozzy Osbourne and the ant thing. This evening will leave you in no doubt that “Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution”. Text and host: Markus Naegele

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Markus Naegele © Tibor Bozi
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Since the beginning of her career, Bibiana Beglau has worked with d… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.

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Born in 1957, Gerd Köster started his career in 1979 as singer of the … This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.

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    Saturday
    29. March 2025
    17:30

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