Author: gordonskene

Campaign '96 - final days

November 1, 1996 – Campaign ’96: Down To The Wire – The Sprint – The Promises – The Coattails.

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”47311″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=“November 1, 1996 – NPR: Morning Edition – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Become a Patron! November 1, 1996 – Campaign ’96, the Presidential election down to the remaining few days and the ritual mad-dash across the country, stumping for votes. And pundits peering into

Read More »
100 Flowers - in session at KPFK - 1983

100 Flowers – In Session 1983 – Past Daily Soundbooth

100 Flowers – In Session at KPFK-FM, Los Angeles – January 22, 1983 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Become a Patron! Continuing our informal week of looking at the L.A. Punk/post-punk/Alternative/New-Wave/Lo-Fi scene of the 1970s and 80s with 100 Flowers, in session at KPFK and broadcast live on the

Read More »
Indoor exhibition hall with sculptures, statues, tiered seating, and a fountain, exhibiting Victorian-era architecture, at a world fair or exposition, featuring visitors, artists, and the elegant atmosphere of 19th-century cultural events.

The Great Exhibition Of 1851 And Its Celebration In 1951 As Viewed In 1948 – Past Daily Reference Room

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”47298″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=“BBC World Service – London Letter – October 20, 1948 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Become a Patron! In 1948 work was underway to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Great Exhibition of 1851, which was to have taken place in 1951. But

Read More »
Bird's eye view of military helicopter pilot with helmet and weapon overlooking a river and rural landscape during flight in sepia tone.

October 31, 1963 – Vietnam: Victory Just Months Away – Detroit Bookies Told To Ease Up – Russian Diplomats Shown The Door

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”47290″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=“October 31, 1963 – News from WXYZ, Detroit – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Become a Patron! October 31, 1963 – A day for cautious optimism. A rumor that our Vietnam excursion was slated to be over “within two months”, according to General Paul Harkins,

Read More »
Vintage black and white photo of a band or music group at a public event, showcasing historic music culture and news archives for audio nostalgia.

Shadow Minstrels – In Session 1982 – Past Daily Soundbooth

Subscribers get cool perks (hint-hint): Become a Patron! Mid-way through our tour of 70s and 80s L.A. bands during the Punk/Post-Punk/New Wave/Experimental/Alternative period. Tonight it’s a set from Shadow Minstrels, in session at KPFK-FM on November 20,1982. A few choice words via their bio at Last.FM: “The shadow minstrels were

Read More »
Scroll to Top