California 60s

blogged by Chris M. Junior

Major, moderate Turtles hits included in new vinyl 45s collection

October 3, 2014 | Chris Junior | 0

“Happy Together” and the band’s other Top 10 Billboard pop smashes are among the set’s notable songs. ►

Reviving ‘Weird Scenes’ for Record Store Day

March 19, 2014 | Chris Junior | 0

Limited-edition vinyl reissue of Doors compilation arrives April 19. ►

‘R-Evolution’ packed with prime Doors footage

January 29, 2014 | Chris Junior | 1

TV appearances, music films and extras comprise new video collection. ►

The beat goes on for Sly and the Family Stone’s Greg Errico

August 27, 2013 | Chris Junior | 0

As a new four-disc box set arrives in stores via Epic/Legacy, the drummer recalls the band’s early days and ponders the likelihood of the original lineup reuniting. ►

John Densmore booked for interview and reading at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

April 11, 2013 | Chris Junior | 0

Drummer will read from his new book, “The Doors: Unhinged,” at free event on May 1. ►

Johnny Rivers lets the Whisky flow

September 25, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

Veteran hitmaker recalls the circumstances that led to his career-boosting experience at the California club ►

On the horn with Jerry Martini

August 15, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

Saxophonist recalls having ‘Hot Fun’ in ’69 with Sly and the Family Stone ►

Love, Grateful Dead recordings added to National Recording Registry

May 23, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

Latest batch also includes works by Parliament, Bo Diddley and Booker T. and the MG’s ►

David Crosby, Van Dyke Parks are on tap for Woody Guthrie tribute

March 30, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

All-star concert set for April 14 in Los Angeles is among GRAMMY Museum events marking folk legend’s centennial ►

Gram Parsons Foundation plans big events for SXSW week

February 8, 2012 | Chris Junior | 0

Addiction/recovery organization named after late Byrds/Flying Burrito Brothers guitarist will mark its official launch in Austin, Texas, next month with a star-studded concert, followed by a private VIP fundraiser ►