– Jackson Browne in concert at Clark University, Worcester, Mass – March 13, 1974 – WCUW-FM Radio – Jackson Browne in concert this afternoon. Recorded in Atwood Hall at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts on March 13, 1974. Browne is joined by a stellar lineup, including David Lindley on violin,
Hearing the news earlier today of the passing of founding member Chris Drejam I thought I would re-run this post from 2015 as tribute to a legendary artist and an iconic band. Chris Dreja: 1945-2025. One of the legendary bands of the original British Invasion of the early 1960s. The
Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: The Who this weekend – in concert at the historic Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, recorded by VPRO (the Dutch National Radio network) on September 23, 1969. For fans, this concert has made the rounds in varying states of quality millions of times over the past
– Graham Parker – Live At Hammersmith Odeon – 1982 – BBC Radio 1 – After a number of notable but unsuccessful years fronting The Rumor, Graham Parker quit the band and went solo. It was then his fortunes changed and he achieved the success in the 80s which had
Thin Lizzy – In Concert at Hammersmith Odeon – November 15, 1976 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Thin Lizzy this Friday morning. Recorded in concert at the Hammersmith Odeon on November 15, 1976. Thin Lizzy, during their career had a string of a dozen albums, numerous international hits, became
– Bob Dylan – Newport Folk Festival – July 25, 1965 – Pete Tesoro Collection – (We originally ran this in 2016, guest edited by FOPD (Friends Of Past Daily) colleague Pete Tesoro, who also provided the immaculate board tapes. Since it’s Bob Dylan’s 83rd Birthday weekend, it only seems
– Big Audio Dynamite – Live in Bradford, 1988 – BBC 6 Music – Exiting his tenure with The Clash, co-founder Mick Jones was busy putting together another chapter in a highly influential musical career. First forming the short-lived T.R.A.C. (The Risk Action Company) he finally got together with former
We could use a little love: Become a Patron! – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – live at Oxford Poly – BBC Goes To College series – 1980 – BBC Radio 1/6music – Some Heartland Rock this morning, via one of its most popular practitioners, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
– Bruce Springsteen – Live At The Bottom Line – August 15, 1975 – WNEW-FM Broadcast – Subscribe: Become a Patron! Early Bruce Springsteen this Wednesday morning. Before achieving legend status, icon and cornerstone of American Rock n’ Roll, the jury was still out on Bruce Springsteen. Touted by some
This has not been a good week for music. With the news earlier today of Robbie Robertson’s passing, social media has been filled with tributes, memories and recollections of one of the key figures in Rock of the later 60s. And since I ran this post some 10 years ago,
