1965, The Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham and his partner Tony Calder launched Immediate records. Their first release was The McCoy’s "Hang On Sloopy." Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Nico all attended the launch party. The label became the home of The Small Faces, The Nice, Amen Corner and Chris Farlowe and a young producer, guitarist Jimmy Page. 1966, The Beatles, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 20
Progressive rock
The 3D Willies
I'm your Uncle Marty with my trusty co-pilot Daytona as The 3D RadioActivity marks our 600th happening, by featuring a name that means “helm”, short for helmet/protection) “resolute protector” from the Germanic word for desire, and “bold”. It's a diminutive form or hypocorism of William or Wilhelm, so it all boils down to tracks about and by The … [Read more...] about The 3D Willies
Song Of The Day – “Evil Ways” by Santana from “Woodstock”
This week we are celebrating the 44th anniversary of “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music” which took place August 15-18th 1969 on Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, N.Y. Of course, everyone knows the festival by its more common name, Woodstock.. While most people are familiar with Santana’s blazing performance of “Soul Sacrifice” that single handedly established … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Evil Ways” by Santana from “Woodstock”
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 08
Hosted by Bart Shore PTW brings you some great deep cuts from Jefferson Airplane, Genesis, Santana, Frank Zappa, Traffic, ELP, and Alan Parsons. Hear rarely heard bands like Talk Talk, Rick Wakeman solo, Triumvrat, Echo & the Bunnymen, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Amon Duul II. Live music from Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, and the Grateful Dead. Plus live … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 08
RadioActive Williams
I'm Everybody's Uncle Marty with Daytona on installment 599 of The 3D RadioActivity as we continue our Summertime Second Sounds from our Group W Bench with all things Williams for you this time. Four squared songs all under the influence of WILLIAMS with out any additional "bill"ing. Our next encounter is going to be special as we reach our 600th assembly of music! We'll … [Read more...] about RadioActive Williams