Rod McKuen's Songs Sold Millions of Records but Triggered a Critical Backlash

Published: March 21, 2022, 5 p.m.

Host Nate Wilcox discusses Rod McKuen with his biographer Barry Alfonso. Topics include the pop-folk origins of the wildly popular poet-songwriter, his pioneering self-promotion and direct sales techniques, and the critical backlash he endured.\nBuy the book and support the show. \nHave a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com\nFollow us on Twitter.\nFollow us on Facebook.\nLet It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices