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Fleetwood Mac began as a Psychedelic blues band but their sound expanded over each successive lineup change. They would become one of the most popular and influential bands of all time. These are select tracks from their early days with Peter Green to their more commercial fortunes with Bob Welch, and massive commercial success with Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Christy McVie's name.Make an impact ...
Published 11/10/24
Phil Lesh was the bass player and founder of The Grateful Dead and this is a special episode in his memory. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Phil Lesh's name.Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Also:Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bushnell | Em & MooListen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Barres Hom...
Published 10/26/24
Published 10/26/24
Two of the finest blues bands are featured on this episode. Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Canned Heat were embraced by the new counterculture, and both played the two prestigious festivals of the time, Monterey Pop and Woodstock. Bothe bands leave a respected legacyIf you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Also:Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff band...
Published 10/13/24
In the 1960s two bands incorporated multiple musical styles in their arsenal. The Electric Flag played jazz, gospel, blues and experimental psychedelic rock. lead by singer/drummer Buddy Miles and guitarist Micael Bloomfield, the band created a unique new genre in rock. Blood, Sweat & Tears expanded the jazz rock concept to massive commercial success and expanded the audience base for the new adult contemporary sound. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Child...
Published 09/30/24
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young rose from the ashes from three different bands and formed one of the most successful "Super Groups" ever. Their harmonies had ascended them to a different level from other bands and they were a massive influence on the coming "California Sound" of the 1970s. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children...
Published 09/08/24
These two duos rode te wave of the first British Invasion and ad similar careers. In the case of Peter & Gordon, they had the privilege of having songs written for them by Paul McCartney. They were the first act to have a hit record that was a Lennon-McCartney composition that was not recorded by The Beatles. Chad & Jeremy relied on their own songwriting and developed their craft that helped sustain their career in the merging Psychedelic era. These were the top two British Duos of th...
Published 08/25/24
Two bands had the distinction of having one of the most soulful singers in rock, Steve Winwood. Both bands were different from each other, yet Steve Winwood provided bot with their own musical identity. These are select tracks from both bands that showcase the great vocals of Winwood.Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research ...
Published 08/11/24
We lost one of the important English Blues figures this past week. This is a tribute to the late John Mayall. He was influential in bringing three prominent guitarists in the public eye. At different points on his band The Bluesbreakers, he featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. They supported Mayall's musical vision of bringing authentic Blues to England, and in doing so, influenced other bands like The Rolling Stones, Cream, Savoy Brown and others. This is a tribute to his lega...
Published 07/28/24
The Hollies have been an active band for 61 years and, liie The Rolling Stones, have never broken up. These are select tracks from their vast catalog of music, representing a wonderful legacy of music. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Get your Vegan Collagen Gummies from Earth & Elle, av...
Published 07/14/24
Carlos Santana as created a unique blend of rock, Latin music and jazz fusion and developed is own unique sound. These are a few select tracks from concerts and studio recordings.Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Get your Vegan Collagen Gummies from Earth & Elle, available thru Amazon at this ...
Published 06/30/24
Published 05/14/24
Published 05/05/24
The Rolling Stones were at a transitional point in their career. The band had abandoned Psychedelic music and returned to the blues rock influence that fueled their early style. Keith Ricards came up with inventive guitar riffs and Mick Jagger found a more passionate vocal style that could be sneering, angry and resigned. The Stones entered a new phase in their careers. They would be known as The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in The world. Please have a look at these special interest...
Published 03/23/24
This episode focuses on three bands that came from the English psychedelic Summer of Love of 1967. They each recorded music that year and it fitted in perfectly with the times but unfortunately, they didn't catch the public's eye or ear. The Blossom Toes, Tintern Abbey and The End are footnotes to that Psychedelic scene in London, and we'll listen to select tracks of their recorded work.  Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and...
Published 03/09/24
These are select tracks from the most popular, post-modern Goth band of the last 4 decades, The Cure. Robert Smith's lyrics stemmed from his insights of feeling alienation and despondency within a dreamy and sophisticated musical arrangement. This is The Cure. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...
Published 02/24/24
This show combines both Psychedelic music and Progressive Rock. Keyboardist Keith Emerson had a musical vision of incorporating classical music within a rock context and he distinguished is style from other keyboardist and other bands. He first gained public notice back in the 1960s with his popular Psychedelic band The Nice. He then expanded his musical vision and formed Emerson, Lake & Palmer.  Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of...
Published 02/11/24
This special episode pays tribute to te late Melanie Safka. She was a unique songwriter wit a distinct singing voice. These are select tracks that skim the surface of her body of work. The second half of the show is dedicated to the wonderful Joni Mitchell.  Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...
Published 01/29/24
The Animals and Them stood out from the other bands of the first wave of The British Invasion. Both had a gritty, bluesy sound and both had powerful lead singers. Eric Burden and Van Morrison led their bands to commercial success and street credibility. They wore the influences from the cities they came from on their sleeves. The Animals were from Birmingham and Them from Belfast, two very tough cities. This is the sound of two hard rocking bands.  Please have a look at these special...
Published 01/15/24
This episode profiles a band that were proteges to The Beatles. Badfinger found immediate success with the help of The Beatles and Apple Records. The band gained a higher profile but bad management undermined the band, who were considered successors to The Beatles. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, and subsequent events turned tragic, leaving the band legacy as one of the saddest in rock history.  But in this episode, we celebrate the truer legacy of the band, which is the music.  Please...
Published 01/01/24
This is a tribute to two of the greatest "Fake Bands" in rock, The Rutles and Spinal Tap. Both bands made a feature film , both were comedies. But it was the music is that really carried both films. Both have become influential to upcoming bands, and both are praised for how good the music actually is. And that is very real.  Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of...
Published 12/18/23
This episode focuses on two prominent bands of the first wave of The British Invasion, Herman's Hermits and The Dave Clark Five. Both bands were commercial successes in America and globally. Both had about a three-year success span. Both had many great pop singles and that is what this show features.  Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at  [email protected] Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude...
Published 12/06/23