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Sonic Gems: Captain Beefheart – Trout Mask Replica
Born on January 15, 1941, Don Van Vliet fka Don Glen Vliet was an American singer-songwriter and visual artist known by his stage name Captain Beefheart before he passed away from multiple sclerosis on December 17, 2010. With his rotating … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Graham Park and the Rumour – Squeezing Out Sparks
On November 18, 1950, English singer-songwriter Graham Parker, of Graham Parker & the Rumour was born. Although seen as only moderately commercially successful, the energetic performances and witty working class approach of his debut album Howlin’ Wind is said to have … Continue reading
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Tagged Graham Parker, New Wave, Sonic Gems, Squeezing Out Sparks, The Rumour, Working Class
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Sonic Gems: XTC – Skylarking
Formed in 1972, XTC is an English rock band that was active until 2006. Led by songwriters Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding, this band emerged from the punk and new wave movements and ranged in style from angular guitar riffs … Continue reading
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Tagged Abby Road, Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, New Wave, Post Punk, Pyschedelic Sound, Skylarking, Sonic Gems, Todd Rundgren, XTC
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