Psychedelic Psoul

In England in 1968, there was a lingering effect from the previous year's Summer of Love. Bands that finally got the opportunity to record their own songs, were still trying to catch up with Sgt. Pepper, The Beatles masterpiece. But Flower Power reached its end by 1968, and the public's interest shifted to harder sounding rock. But there were alot of great records that were released thou...

Jimi Hendrix was the most exciting guitarist to see and hear during the psychedelic age. To see the Jimi Hendrix Experience live was the best way to enjoy and emersed yourself into his aural intensities of sound. These are select performances from different shows and venues that he performed. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an...

The Byrds reached their commercial peak with their fourth album "Younger Than Yesterday". It was an album that blended pop, country rock and experimental psychedelia. They charted one hit single off the album and were invited to perform at The Monterey International Pop Festival. This was The Byrds' best album.  Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Ju...

Tomorrow was an English psychedelic band who were contemporaries of Pink Floyd and The Soft Machine. They played all the important underground hippie events and recorded only one album. The self-titled album is regarded as a hidden classic of the psychedelic age. Also... 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. Ju...

The U.K. band The Pretty Things created what is arguably, the first concept album with a storyline, "S.F. Sorrow". In other words, the first rock opera. They began the recordings in 1967, but the album was released a year by their label EMI. The Summer of Love was over, and the concept was too new for rock audiences to take in, and so the album sold poorly. Over the decades, the album as...

The Osmonds were a phenomenon of the early to mid-Seventies. They had tremendous success with their own pop records. But they had broader musical ambitions and conceived a song cycle expounding on their faith in the Mormon Church, but in a accessible way for their young audience. "The Plan" was their concept album that offered a positive message to those would listen to their views. This...

The Fugs came from the Lower East side of New York and became the first proper underground rock band. They used satire, humor and innuendos to put their views and messages across to a broader audience beyond those that attended small gatherings to hear beat poems recite their words in coffee houses. Led by Ed Sanders and Tuli Kupenberg, they are legendary and revered as true proponents of freedom...

In this Classic Album series, we're going to listen to Country Joe and The Fish's "Electric Music For The Mind and Body'. It was released in May of 1967, a few weeks before they performed at The Monterey International Pop Festival. The record contained a variety of musical styles like pop, blues, experimental psychedelic rock. And it was done with melody, humor and precise inst...

Frank Zappa began to produce his own albums and learned to use the studio as a creative vehicle for his vast musical ideas. This was his third album with The Mothers of Invention, and perhaps their most consistent of their works. It's a wonderful blend of parody, musicality and humor.  Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an i...

in 1968, The Grateful Dead recorded and assembled their second album. "Anthem of The Sun" was a mix of recorded studio tracks as well as live tapes blended together in order to create something sonically new. What they created was their most experimental album ever and a landmark of the Psychedelic era.   Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children&...

Pink Floyd recorded several seminal albums during the 1970's. They were on the cutting edge of recording technology and had an advance lighting system for their live performances, which they added other props to enhance their live show presentation. But before they became known as a great live attraction with impressive recordings, there was a period where the band was trying to find their ow...

Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke earned success twice. Their first band, Free, was an English blues rock band with great songs, along with the talented guitarist Paul Kossoff, Free became a promising band entering the 1970s. Then they formed Bad Company after Free's demise. Bad Company became one of the best arena rock bands that dominated FM radio throughout the 1970's. These are se...

Bob Weir was a founder and guitarist with The Grateful Dead. His passing marks the end of an era and definitive close to The Grateful Dead ever being an active band again. This is a special tribute to Bob and The Dead with select tracks from live shows and studio work.  Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of...

They are one of the greatest bands of all time that have been surrounded by mystique and wonder. Led Zeppelin were the dominant band of the late 1960's and ruled over the 1970s. The band leaves a short but powerful legacy with their sound, their image and it's been a blueprint for other bands to copy and follow. This is Led Zeppelin. Also... If you would, please make a donation of love a...

This is the fourth installment of the The Beatles compilation album series. These are a collection of demos and alternate tracks not heard before. The documentary is currently airing on the Disney Plus Channel.  Also... 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 (stj...

30 years ago, England's two top bands were engaged in a rivalry created by the British music press. It was initially, to illicit record sales, but after a few remarks from the bands, it became personal. Blur and Oasis traded barbs, while bkth bands recorded their best work. these are select tracks from the two leaders of 1990's Britpop.  Also... If you would, please make a donation of lo...

Creedence Clearwater Revival were the number one American band in a short span of years (1968 to 1971). They had 14 singles that went gold and platinum, and they were hailed by the hippie underground press, while gaining mainstream success. Admirers of te band included John Lennon and Brain Jones of The Rolling Stones. These are select tracks from one of America's best bands ever.  Also... If...

Ace Frehley was the dynamic guitarist for Kiss, and he assumed the identity of the "Spaceman". He was a very inventive guitarist, and his influence continues today, beyond his initial impact in the 1970s. These are select tracks from his solo work and of the songs he wrote while in Kiss.  Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital M...

This is the 55th anniversary of the passing of the greatest blues rock singer, Janis Joplin. These are select tracks from her studio, live and television work. This is a special tribute to the phenomenal voice that was silenced back on October 4, 1970. For Janis.  Also... 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. J...

Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart were the initial musical supervisors and songwriters for The Monkees television show. They produced their first recordings before Don Kirshner stepped in. The Duo went on to ave their own pop career and succeeded in aving three top ten hits and three successful albums. This is a selective track tribute to the duo that briefly were the American Lennon & McCartney. Als...

The Who are one of the most dynamic bands in rock. We are going to listen to select tracks from their 60 plus years career. They are currently completing their final tour across North America. This is our tribute to the band.  Also... 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 Researc...

Eric Clapton has had a Journeyman's career in music. He began as a Blues prodigy during the British Invasion with The Yardbirds. e refined is Blues technique with John Mayall and his Bluesbreakers. And then he created the premiere Psychedelic band, Cream. He joined forces with Steve Winwood and formed Blind Faith. Then he humbly was a sideman for Delaney and Bonnie... all within the space of...

This is a tribute to two unique artists, Terry Reid and Dave Edmunds. both are Journeymen in rock, and both have made distinguishing impressions musically over 6 decades. To help Terry Reid's family, please make a donation to their GoFundMe account at..  https://gofund.me/012e6e05  Also... If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impac...

This is a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. These are select tracks from his solo career, including live and studio tracks. This is our send off with love for our musical Icon.  Also... 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 (stjude.org) Other Items of Interest:...

This is the American portion of te two Live Aid concerts. This sow took place at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, also on July 13, 1985. It was a full day of music and some surprising reunions. Please give to The Band Aid Charitable Trust Also... 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...