Since 1995 journalist Pete Frame has been creating these wonderful rock family trees that he’s published over several books. Thanks to David Z., here’s one pertinent to the playlist makers at Laurel Canyon Radio. Can you name all six iterations of the Eagles?
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New Tracks On Laurel Canyon Radio Week of November 3 1) Ruckers Hill – Husky http://www.last.fm/music/Husky/Ruckers+Hill/Ruckers+Hill Why are the Australians doing a better job of capturing of that folk rock spirit of Laurel Canyon than us Americans these days? Who cares. The much-anticipated release of Husky’s sophomore disc Ruckers Hill is upon us and it doesn’t disappoint. Harmonies, chord and […]
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Laurel Canyon Birthday Wishes I imagine that this has historically always been a big week for birthdays in the Canyon and we’re happy to celebrate along with y’all, so Laurel Canyon Radio offers happy and hearty birthday wishes to JD Souther this Sunday, November 2, Glenn Frey next Thursday, Joni Mitchell next Friday, a trio of rockin’ ladies, Bonnie Raitt, […]
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Make Shift Memorial Gram Parsons – Joshua Tree 1973 http://www.laweekly.com/2013-08-15/music/gram-parsons-joshua-tree-inn/
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Watching the documentary “Under The Covers – A Magical Journey: Rock N Roll in LA in the 60’s – 70’s” featuring photographer Henry Diltz and artist Gary Burden and their work is like watching two old party buddies hang out and shoot the breeze. Except these two buddies design aesthetic have inserted themselves so far into the Laurel Canyon consciousness […]
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New Tracks On Laurel Canyon Radio This Week 1) You’re Tied – The Young Sinclairs http://theyoungsinclairs.bandcamp.com/album/youre-tied-mona-lisa-cassette-single This frothy bit of jangle pop from the Sinclairs’ anthology release “This Is The Young Sinclairs” tears a page right out of the Hollies 1966 playbook. With groovy harmonies that sound like they just ferried across the Mersey, it’s surprising to see the Sinclairs’ […]
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