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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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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California Dreamin’: The Sounds of Laurel Canyon, 1965-1977 :: The GRAMMY Museum www.grammymuseum.org The GRAMMY Museum is pleased to present California Dreamin’: The Sounds of Laurel Canyon, 1965 – 1977, an exhibition that opened on May 9, 2014. This exhibition explores the story of the Los Angeles rock scene from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s, a golden age of music, creativity […]
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