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My Rock Moment'My Rock Moment' is the podcast for all of you classic rock lovers that have unforgettable rock moments and stories and want to connect with our special guests as they talk about theirs. Author: Amanda Morck
My Rock Moment celebrates the golden era of rock music - the 60s, 70s and 80s. Hosted by Amanda Morcka native Angeleno, longtime Sunset Strip resident, and adjunct instructor of California rock historythe show delves into the personal stories and pivotal experiences that have shaped the world of rock 'n' roll. Each episode features in-depth interviews with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Grammy-winning producers, renowned music journalists, photographers, DJs, managers, authors, and award-winning directors. They share unforgettable stories about the moments that sparked their love for music, launched lifelong careers, and helped shape rock history. The podcast offers a nostalgic journey through rock's most influential decades, providing both historical context and personal anecdotes that bring the music to life. My Rock Moment is a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts, the first of its kind, all music-based podcast network. Language: en-us Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Love, Freddie: Lesley-Ann Jones on Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and the Daughter He Kept Private
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
Freddie Mercury is one of the most written-about figures in rock history — and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of My Rock Moment, Amanda Morck speaks with acclaimed rock journalist Lesley-Ann Jones about her most intimate book yet, Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love. Built around private journals Freddie Mercury entrusted to someone very close to him — his daughter — the book offers rare insight into a hidden part of his life, far from the stage, the myth, and the spectacle. This episode explores claims presented in Lesley-Ann Jones’s book and reflects her reporting and perspective. Lesley-Ann shares how a mysterious email led her to this extraordinary material, why Freddie insisted some notebooks not be read for decades, and what they reveal about love, secrecy, sexuality, fatherhood, and the emotional cost of fame. The conversation also reexamines Mary Austin’s role in Freddie’s life, the profound secrecy surrounding his child, and the weight of honoring a truth Freddie never intended to be public. This is not an episode about dismantling a legacy. It’s about adding dimension, and about seeing Freddie Mercury not just as an icon, but as a deeply human man shaped by fear, devotion, contradiction, and love. Follow Lesley-Ann Jones with the following links: Instagram Twitter Find all of Lesley-Ann Jones' books on Amazon HERE. For more information on My Rock Moment, visit www.myrockmoment.com Follow us for photos and news of upcoming episodes at: https://www.instagram.com/la_woman_rocks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
