Post Tagged with: "1960s"

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‘We cherish you’: Carlos Santana’s emotional reunion with homeless former bandmate

Carlos Santana has reunited with the original congo player from the Santana Blues Band, after discovering that Marcus “The Magnificent” Malone had fallen on hard times. You May Also Like: Partial Santana reunion gets under way early: ‘We’re off to a good start’ Santana will complete new reunion album thisRead More

Forgotten series: Patrick Samson Set, I Rebelli, others - Stasera Shake 3 (2009)

Forgotten series: Patrick Samson Set, I Rebelli, others – Stasera Shake 3 (2009)

This quite-fun Italian 1960s beat/pop collection from Boss A Tone Records, spanning the years 1967-75, is the kind of thing you want to play in your car or at your next party. You May Also Like: Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): Forgotten Series Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): ForgottenRead More

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‘We were a little luckier’: Booker T. and the MGs stood apart from the standard house band

As part of Booker T. and the MGs, Steve Cropper played on countless hits, though often the record-buying public had no idea of their involvement. The guitar legend explains why that never mattered. You May Also Like: Inside Booker T. and the MGs’ stirring ’90s-era comeback: ‘It went by likeRead More

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‘It was about personal experience’: Roger Waters says Pink Floyd never played space rock

For too long, founder Roger Waters says, Pink Floyd has been saddled with a genre designation that he finds laughably inappropriate: Space rock. He says the band was always anything but You May Also Like: Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour on taking over for Roger Waters: ‘Not a burden I wasRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Vince Guaraldi Trio – ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ (1965)

However people choose to celebrate, that time is upon us.

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‘It’s very much a human story’: Mick Fleetwood says emotion ties together Fleetwood Mac eras

On the outside looking in, the two most famous editions of Fleetwood Mac — Peter Green’s blues-based era, and the Buckingham-Nicks pop period — couldn’t be more different. Not to Mick Fleetwood. You May Also Like: Lindsey Buckingham wants Fleetwood Mac to be like the Eagles: ‘They always seem toRead More

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One Track Mind: It’s A Beautiful Day, “White Bird” (1969)

Back in the day, songs that received heavy airplay but never cracked the charts on a significant level were called turntable hits. “White Bird” is a perfect example You May Also Like: Andrew Bird’s ‘Noble Beast / Useless Creatures’ Was as Challenging as It Was Gorgeous Charlie Parker – UnheardRead More

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‘There are so many great pictures’: Special edition book focuses on Elliott Landy’s portraits of the Band

When Elliott Landy was first charged with shooting them, the Band didn’t exist yet as a named entity. Many argue that his sepia-toned iconography helped establish their instantly resonant image. You May Also Like: The Band – ‘Stage Fright: 50th Anniversary Edition’ (2021) Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures – Glare OfRead More

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The Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat: Super Deluxe 45th Anniversary Edition (2013)

Those who consider themselves hardcore Velvet Underground fans can probably skip this review — because no matter what’s said, they’ll want this anyway. You May Also Like: How Velvet Underground Created the DIY Movement With ‘White Light / White Heat’ Olympics Tribute with Velvet Underground, Eric Clapton, Harry Nilsson +Read More

Almost Hits: The Music Machine, "The People In Me" (1967)

Almost Hits: The Music Machine, “The People In Me” (1967)

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, the Music Machine included lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sean Bonniwell, lead guitarist Mark Landon, bassist Keith Olsen, organist Doug Rhodes and drummer Ron Edgar. You May Also Like: Borge Olsen – ‘Music in the Dark’ (2021) The Cretins, “Haven’t Got a Clue” (2019): OneRead More