Not an earth shattering October 8th in 1996, unless you were a devout Pope watcher. Surgeons who removed Pope John Paul II’s troublesome appendix sidestepped questions Tuesday about hand tremors and other health problems but predicted the 76-year-old pontiff would be “sitting in an armchair tomorrow.” The doctors did say
Slowdive – Alive and well and living in the sound. Slowdive for this Lunch Hour – recorded live at BBK Bilbao, Spain on July 13, 2024 by RNE Radio 3. Slowdive, picking up where they left off after their 1995 hiatus to reunite in 2014, giving the audience a giant
October 8, 1967 – ABC News On The Hour – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – October 8, 1967 – This day was more or less typical of most days in 1967; the Vietnam War was dragging on and taking its toll, not only of troops but in the court of
The Outcasts – Punk was alive and well in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Punk outfit The Outcasts in session for John Peel tonight – recorded May 13, 1981 at The BBC. The Outcasts formed in early 1977, with a line-up of Blair Hamilton (vocals), Colin “Getty” Getgood (lead guitar) and
The 1970s, aside from being a decade of more upheavals and change, was also a decade of considerable self-examination. The 1970s marked a turning point in how Americans thought about self-expression, personal rights, and communication. At the heart of these cultural shifts was the concept of assertive behavior—the ability to
Heading into Mainstream Pop territory this lunch hour with a set by Camila Cabello at last year’s Glastonbury Festival – recorded by the venerable BBC6 Music on June 29, 2024. The motto of Past Daily; “Ignorance Of Your Culture Is Considered Uncool” has been falling a bit short lately. Not
A day of many contrasts on October 7, 1967. Starting with Vietnam. In less than a week President Johnson’s latest defense of his prosecution of the war in Vietnam has been thoroughly undermined. His San Antonio speech was followed by a week in which: -American casualties in Vietnam passed the
Over to London tonight for a session by The Deep Blue recorded just a few days ago at Radio X in London, for John Kennedy’s Ex-Posure program. The Deep Blue seamlessly blend rebellious lyricism with hypnotic harmonies, captivating audiences since their breakthrough in 2021. With three sparkling UK tours under
Even though October 6th fell on a Sunday in 1996, there was no shortage of news, politics and mayhem to report. Thousands more General Motors employees were poised to join their union brethren on the picket line as the autoworkers’ strike spreads and its economic shock waves ripple through southern
Stereolab in concert from earlier this year – gracing the stage at Parc del Fòrum during the 2025 Primavera Sound festival on June 6th. Following on from the release of their first studio album in fifteen years, Instant Holograms On Metal Film, released in May, Stereolab return with two brand new
