1938, American blues musician Robert Johnson died, likely poisoned by a jealous husband, at the age of 27 at a country crossroads near Greenwood, Mississippi. His recordings from 1936 -1937 have influenced generations of musicians including Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. 1962, Twelve -year … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 16
Peter Gabriel
Today in Rock History – July 26
1968, The Jackson Five signed a one-year contract with Motown Records. 1968, Decca pulls the Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet from its release schedule, citing problems with the sleeve. The design features a graffiti-covered toilet. It's one of the first disagreements between the band and the label, with Mick Jagger angrily pointing out that Decca released Tom Jones' A-tom-ic … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 26
Psychedelic Time Warp – Animal Kingdom, Vol 1
Hosted by Bart Shore. This themed show, is the first Animal Kingdom tribute to the dogs, cats, spiders, birds, monkeys, marine life, farm animals and more. Music from the Beatles, the Who, the Byrds, Jethro Tull, Steely Dan, ZZ Top, Bowie, Pink Floyd, Spirit, Jefferson Airplane, Peter Gabriel, and more. Hear the beloved "Parrot sketch" from Monty Python, and classic … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Animal Kingdom, Vol 1
Psychedelic Time Warp – Natural Disasters
Hosted by Bart Shore. This themed show is about natural disasters - fires, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Hear music from Arthur Brown, Molly Hatchet, Jefferson Starship, Peter Gabriel, Allman Bros., Springsteen, Neil Young, Elvis Costello, Jimi Hendrix, Fairport Convention, Ohio Players, Dr. John, ELO, Genesis, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and more. Plus sound bites from … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Natural Disasters
Today in Rock History – June 14
1966, The Who record preliminary versions of two new Pete Townshend compositions "Disguises," and a song from Pete's first rock opera Quads, "I'm A Boy." "Disguises" is rush mixed to be used the next day on the last episode of BBC-TV's A Whole Scene Going. Pete wears a handlebar mustache and John plays a tuba named "Gladys." 1967, The Doors appeared at Steve Paul's Scene, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 14