ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for June 16
BORN
GARRY ROBERTS of The Boomtown Rats
IAIN MATTHEWS of Fairport Convention/Matthews Southern Comfort
JED MOTTLEY of Feed The Kitty
MATT COSTA
THIS HAPPENED
In 1967, The Monterey Pop Festival began in Monterey, California, unofficially ushering in the Summer Of Love. Over the course of three days, tens of thousands saw the first major appearances of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Who, and Janis Joplin. The Byrds, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Simon & Garfunkel, The Steve Miller Band, Canned Heat, The Mamas & The Papas, and Buffalo Springfield also performed. John Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas wrote “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)” to promote the festival, which later became a hit for Scott McKenzie.
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Hear At Home with Laura Marling
The one and only, Andy Chanley and the darling Laura Marling connect for this episode of 88.5 FM's Hear At Home series. Andy and Laura talk about her new LP, 'Song for our Daughter." Laura Marling explains the thought behind the album title, maturity in her music, and Laura's first instrument.
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.
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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.
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ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for June 13
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.
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Be like Ringo!
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
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.
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ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for June 11
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.
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