In 1969, amid the turbulence of the Vietnam War, civil unrest and the Nixon administration, the Woodstock concert emerged as a beacon of hope. This week marks 50 years since what is arguably the most iconic concert in rock history and ‘Built For Speed’ pays tribute to that amazing event by featuring many of the artists who appeared on the
Read moreBuilt for Speed – 18h August 2017 THE PINK TILES – For tomorrow. (Aus) WET LIPS – Shame. (Aus) CLAIRY BROWN & THE BANGIN’ RACKETTES – Good problems. (Aus) ELVIS PRESLEY – Let yourself go. MIDNIGHT OIL – Kosciousko. (Aus) AMY SHARK – Adore. (Aus) PEEP TEMPEL – Rayguns. (Aus) CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL – Fortunate Son. JANIS JOPLIN – Ball
Read moreIt’s a huge show this week on ‘Built For Speed’ as we check out the latest instalment in the Annabelle horror franchise, ‘Annabelle: Creation’. We also take a look at Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, crime-caper comedy ‘Logan Lucky’. It’s 40 years since the death of ‘The King’, Elvis Presley and we’ll hear a musical tribute to the rock legend. It’s also
Read moreCountry Joe & the Fish were one of the seminal bands of the 1960s ‘San Franciscan Sound’. Originating from Berkeley, California their folk, psychedelic pop rock, & protest songs defined a generation. Best known for perhaps the most famous (or infamous) anti-Vietnam War song of them all: The I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag, which was immortalised at the renowned Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. Country Joe
Read moreCountry Joe & the Fish were one of the seminal bands of the 1960s ‘San Franciscan Sound’. Originating from Berkeley, California their folk, psychedelic pop rock, & protest songs defined a generation. Best known for perhaps the most famous (or infamous) anti-Vietnam War song of them all: The I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag, which was immortalised at the renowned Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. Country Joe
Read moreJoin John Sebastian of the legendary US 60s band The Lovin’ Spoonful as he discusses: America’s most respected Blues musicians, New York in the 60s, as well as Italy, Woodstock, playing harmonica for The Doors & the 70s classic TV show ‘Welcome Back Kotter‘ starring John Travolta. John Sebastian Official Website: http://www.johnbsebastian.com/ Purple Haze is proudly sponsored by Classic Cars with
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