Dead Kennedy: Arts hall honors psychedelic stars
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by abel
2M ago
In a nod to underground music that once would have been unthinkable, the Kennedy Center paid tribute to the Grateful Dead via its 2024 honors. “The Grateful Dead have long since transcended 1960s counterculture,” President Biden declared at a White House reception. “Their music fills the universe,” said David Letterman, who was on hand at ..read more
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Money: Pink Floyd sells psychedelic catalog for $400 million
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by abel
4M ago
Psychedelic music giants Pink Floyd have cut a deal to sell their catalog to Sony Music. Various reports put the deal at $400 million. The package includes rights to the band’s name and likenesses. The story was broken by the Financial Times, and confirmed via reporting by various news outlets, including Variety and Rolling Stone ..read more
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No. 39: ‘Bitches Brew’
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by abel
1y ago
“This is acid music,” said Carlos Santana, who should know. Santana was praising the dark and adventurous music found on Miles Davis’ 1970 album “Bitches Brew,” but he could have been referring to the genre-busting sounds made by the trumpeter’s groups between, say, 1969 and 1976. “Bitches Brew” was by far the most famous and ..read more
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‘Larks’ Tongues’ gets ‘adventurous’ remixes for 50th anniversary
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by abel
1y ago
Another decade, another milestone release for “Larks’ Tongues in Aspic.” The 1973 King Crimson album saw a complete and exhaustive release for its 40th anniversary. Now, in the 50th year, we’re getting a 2 CD/2 Blu-ray set with new mixes in a variety of modern formats. Mix master Steven Wilson provides his vision of the ..read more
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Readers get back to the 1970s (fan album list)
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by abel
1y ago
Fire up those turntables: The readers of Psychedelic Sight are serving up some of their favorite albums again, on a scroll. The latest readers choice list ranges from the usual suspects — Jefferson Airplane, the Moody Blues, Donovan — to the unexpected — the Butthole Surfers, Tiny Tim, the Sufis and John Martyn. The 1970s ..read more
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Who rebuild ‘Life House’ with massive ‘Who’s Next’ box set
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by abel
1y ago
The Who has set Sept. 15 for the long-awaited box set of “Who’s Next,” paired with the remains of its genesis, Pete Townshend’s aborted “Life House” project. The Super Deluxe edition of “Who’s Next | Life House” comes loaded on 10 CDs, remastered by longtime Who engineer Jon Astley. An additional Blu-ray Audio disc contains ..read more
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No. 46: ‘Psychotic Reaction’
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by abel
1y ago
And it goes like this … Stricken by the loss of his mother, teenager John “Sean” Byrne moved from Dublin, Ireland, to California, seeking a fresh start. He certainly got one. Byrne, who came from a large musical family, moved in with his brother in south San Jose. Fate placed a garage band across the ..read more
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No. 21: ‘Strange Days’
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by abel
2y ago
It was mid-1967, and for the Doors the psychedelic music was almost over. The red-hot combo out of L.A. recorded its sophomore effort during the Summer of Love, aka the summer of “Sgt. Pepper.” As with “The Doors,” Jim Morrison and company looked to their well-honed stage act for material. Most of the songs were ..read more
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‘Dark Side of Moon’ revisited in 50th anniversary box set
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by abel
2y ago
Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” is being rereleased in a sprawling box set that was both widely expected and highly anticipated. The box set, due March 24, includes a newly remastered version of the 1973 album on vinyl and CD, along with a new Dolby Atmos mix. (The 2023 remaster is credited ..read more
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David Crosby dies; outspoken member of Byrds, CSNY
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by abel
2y ago
David Crosby, a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, has died. He was 81.  “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” a statement from his family said. “His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music.” Crosby had ..read more
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