Rock in Retrospect

Artist Spotlight: Tom Lehrer

Nick Bambach Season 5 Episode 132

Mark Lempke returns to pay tribute to the career and legacy of the late, great Tom Lehrer. We discuss Lehrer's one-of-a-kind pathway to the music industry, his historical significance during the Cold War era, share our favorite songs from his catalog, and make a compelling case for why he should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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