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ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for June 15

BORN

GARY LIGHTBODY of Snow Patrol/Tired Pony
HARRY NILSSON
WAYLON JENNINGS

THIS HAPPENED

In 1965, Bob Dylan began recording “Like A Rolling Stone” at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City. Inspired by The Beatles to try writing in full-band arrangements, Dylan was still working on the song when he entered the studio, with lyrics that had been whittled down from 10 pages to four verses.

In 1966, The original version of The Beatles’ album Yesterday And Today was released. It featured a cover photo of the boys grinning amidst an array of dismembered baby dolls. The “Butcher cover,” as it became known, was not well-received and quickly pulled by Capitol. A few copies that got out have become collector’s items.

Posted in Advanced Music History Tagged : Gary Lightbody | Harry Nilsson | Waylon Jennings

Hear At Home with Fran from Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

Published 4 years ago by Marc "Mookie" Kaczor

Hear At Home with Fran from Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

Mookie and Fran Keany from Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever connect for the Hear At Home series. Marc and Fran talk about the glory of the cassette, their upcoming album, 'Sideways To Italy,' and Fran explains the title of the album! ‘Sideways to Italy’ is out now wherever music is sold and streamed.

Posted in Hear at Home Tagged : Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for June 13

Published 4 years ago

BORN

DAVID GRAY
RIVERS CUOMO of Weezer

THIS HAPPENED

In 1970, The Beatles started a two-week run at #1 in the US with “The Long And Winding Road,” their 20th and final US #1. Meanwhile, Let It Be, their 12th and final studio album, started a four-week run at #1 in the US on the same day.

In 1975, Peter Frampton played the first of two nights at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. Recordings from these two shows were used as part of his #1 double-album Frampton Comes Alive.

Posted in Advanced Music History Tagged : David Gray | Rivers Cuomo

Be like Ringo!

Published 4 years ago by AJ Edmonds

While we can’t say that supporting 88.5 FM will make you a better drummer, singer or performer, it keeps the great music going. Yes, Ringo Starr is a proud supporter and friend of 88.5 FM and he has issued a challenge to YOU.

On Friday, June 12, starting at 6AM with the “Nic Harcourt Morning Show with Jet”, if 500 pledges are made before 7PM, Ringo Starr will be matching your donation to the Independent 88.5 FM!

If that is not awesome enough, You can even pick up the new Limited Edition “Peace, Love and Togetherness” Tote with a pledge of $100 or $8.85 monthly.

ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for June 12

Published 4 years ago

BORN

BUN E. CARLOS of Cheap Trick
JOHN WETTON of Asia/King Crimson
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD of Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band/The Rides
PETE FARNDON of Pretenders

THIS HAPPENED

In 1965, The Supremes scored their fifth consecutive US #1 single — the first American group to accomplish this feat — when “Back In My Arms Again” went to the top of the charts.

In 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono released the politically oriented double-album Some Time In New York City.

Posted in Advanced Music History Tagged : Bun E. Carlos | John Wetton | Kenny Wayne Shepherd | Pete Farndon

ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for June 11

Published 4 years ago

THIS HAPPENED

In 1960, Drummer Tommy Moore made the fateful decision to quit The Beatles and return to his job of driving a forklift.

In 1966, Janis Joplin joined Big Brother & The Holding Company onstage for the first time at a show in San Francisco.

In 1966, The Rolling Stones started a two-week run at #1 in the US with “Paint It, Black,” their third US #1 single.

Posted in Advanced Music History Tagged : Janis Joplin | The Rolling Stones | David Bowie

Back to the Basement on Saturday, June 13

Published 4 years ago by AJ Edmonds

Virtually 80’s!

Go Back to the 80’s on June 13 with “Back to the Basement“- a virtual concert to support and honor first responders and health-care workers who are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.

“Back to the Basement” is intended to bring us back to the days where kids watched
music video after music video on MTV in their basements. If you’re a SoCal native like me and you’ve never seen a house with a basement... well, it sounds cool, so we’ll just go with it.