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We could use a little love . . or even a little like: Become a Patron! Diving in the 80’s this weekend with none other than Depeche Mode, recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon by the BBC on October 6, 1983. In January 1982, the band released “See You”, their...
Prior to the emergence of The Beatles, British Pop Music didn’t get nearly the attention it got after The Beatles arrived. Programs like Top Of The Pops, which began just as the British Invasion was getting started, fulfilled the nearly insatiable curiosity kids in the States had for what other...
Heading in the direction of the weekend with a 1965 session from The Kinks. Another band that shaped the future of Rock in the 1960s with some of the most memorable and influential songs of the British Invasion period (and well into the 70s with the iconic Lola), The Kinks...
One of the things that’s often overlooked, when it comes to the History of Rock n’ Roll is how some musical genres, though highly influential, didn’t transform the landscape instantly. And that very often the ripple effect didn’t take place for at least a year or two after its introduction....
Billed as “featuring live London performances of today’s top sounds”, the BBC launched Top Of The Pops in its radio version in 1964. No connection with the TV version of the show (oddly), the radio version featured bands, hit makers of the day, playing live versions of their hits and...
Gene – In Concert from London Astoria – November 13, 1996 – BBC Radio 1 – Gene in concert – recoded live at The London Astoria by BBC Radio 1 on November 13, 1996. Gene formed in 1993, they were popularly labelled as a Britpop band and often drew comparisons...
Oasis – Live at Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff – March 19, 1996 – Oasis in concert in honor of Humpday in COVID, recorded at Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff on March 19, 1996. Oasis’ second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, was a worldwide commercial success, selling over four million...
James – in concert from Heaton Park – Recorded September 12, 1999 BBC Radio 1 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – James in concert this Friday night (slipping into Saturday morning). Recorded live at Heaton Park in Manchester on September 12, 1999 by BBC Radio 1 for In Concert. James...
Echobelly – in concert at Camden Underworld – recorded October 30,1995 – BBC Radio 1 – We could use the support if you haven’t already: Become a Patron! Echobelly in concert tonight – recorded at Camden Underworld on October 30, 1995 by the venerable BBC Radio 1. The most prominent...
Sleeper – In concert from Leeds – Recorded April 6, 1996 – relayed by RTS-Couleur 3 – Switzerland – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Sleeper in concert to start the week. Recorded in Leeds on April 6, 1996 and broadcast by RTS-Couleur 3, Switzerland. A rundown for those who aren’t...
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