Category History

Split Enz – Pinkpop Festival – 1980 – Past Daily Weekend Soundbooth

Coffee would be nice: One of my favorite, and arguably most underrated bands of the 70’s and early 80’s. Split Enz were amazing to see live.I remember their first tour of the U.S., promoting the release of “Mental Notes” (which…

You

It’s February 1962 – You’re A Teenager – You’re Moving To L.A. – You’ve Heard Stories – You Feel Dread

We could use some support: Become a Patron! House has been empty for a week – packed up and stuffed onto a Bekins Truck – your life – your family – your earthly possessions, heading west – forever. You and…

Europe

Europe At War: Another Day Of Turmoil – Another Day Of Resolve – February 9, 1941

If you like us, become a subscriber: Become a Patron! – Blue Network News Of The World – February 9, 1941 – During the early uncertain and chaotic days of World War 2 in Europe, the flood of news reports,…

Guatemala Earthquake 1976

Guatemala Earthquake: 12,000 Known Dead – A Successor For Zhao Enlai – Moynihan Resigns – February 8, 1976

Passing the hat: Become a Patron! – February 8, 1976 – The World This Week – CBS News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – February 8, 1976 – 48 years ago this week, news that a devastating earthquake hit Guatemala…

Sunset Strip Riots - 1966

Riot On Sunset Strip 1966 – “What Is It You Kids Want?” – Past Daily After Hours Reference Room

You know you want to: Become a Patron! – Sunset Strip Riots – The Cool Rebellion – Second Sunday – NBC Radio – 1967 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Sunset Strip – November 1966. It was bound to happen,…