Legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker, best known for his work on Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, has passed away—and we wanted to take a moment to honor his incredible legacy. The news was released about an hour before we started our normal filming session, so we improvised a show. But instead of focusing on the hits everyone knows, we’re pulling out some deep cuts and underrated albums he produced that you might not realize bear his signature sound.

From Journey’s breakthrough albums to Cheap Trick's experimental era and even a Mötley Crüe classic, Roy’s fingerprints are all over some of rock’s most memorable records. 💥

Join Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella as they dive into the vinyl stacks and share personal stories, reflections, and a little rock history.

👇 Timestamps and Albums Featured:
00:00 – Remembering Roy Thomas Baker (RTB)
00:42 – Why Bohemian Rhapsody Came Roaring Back (Wayne’s World & Coachella)
00:57 – Hidden Roy Thomas Baker Albums: The Deep Dive Begins
01:21 – Journey – Infinity (1978) | The Steve Perry Breakthrough
02:06 – Journey – Evolution (1979) | More Mustache, More Hits
02:27 – Cheap Trick – One on One (1982) | The Oddball Album That Works
03:36 – Joe Lynn Turner – Rescue You (1985) | The Rainbow/Malmsteen Connection
05:39 – Foreigner – Head Games (1979) | Killer Album, Strange Cover Art
07:47 – Mötley Crüe – Too Fast for Love (1981) | RTB’s Raw Contribution
09:25 – Final Thoughts & Rest in Peace, Roy Thomas Baker

👂 What’s your favorite Roy Thomas Baker production? Drop it in the comments! 👇

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