Happy birthday, Shakey …

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 ~ Robin Bannks ~ Leave a comment

Happy 74th to arguably one of the most important singer/songwriters of a generation …

Shakey’s first …

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Neil Young’s debut album is released on November 12, 1968 …

King Crimson: In the Court of the Crimson King (50th Anniversary) Album Review

November 11, 2019 ~ Robin Bannks ~ Leave a comment

The perennially reissued debut from the prog rock giants doesn’t offer much memorable bonus material, but the album itself remains a towering pillar of musicianship, wonder, and menace.

Source: King Crimson: In the Court of the Crimson King (50th Anniversary) Album Review | Pitchfork

Jefferson Airplane

November 10, 2019 ~ Robin Bannks ~ Leave a comment

November 10, 1968 ~ Jefferson Airplane makes their third appearance on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and this time their lead singer Grace Slick does the black power salute at the end of their performance.

Days of Future Past

November 10, 2019 ~ Robin Bannks ~ Leave a comment

Born on November 10, 1967, it’s considered by many to be the one of the first examples of progressive rock …

https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZS8uTlViMWAMM1q6lgPRu

Source: Days of Future Past – You Can’t Make This Stuff Up …

Joni

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 ~ Robin Bannks ~ Leave a comment

I’m not alone and I know that. Millions have been moved by her music. Millions have used her music as a way to cope — as a way to grow. Few can turn a phase, write a lyric or paint a picture like Joni Mitchell. She’s a north star for a generation.

I told you went I met you I was crazy …

Happy birthday, Joni.