The History Of Funk

The History Of Funk – February 21, 2014 at 10:00pm

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It’s 60’s comedy night with The Firesign Theatre doing their more or less improvised radio show on KPFK, L.A. in the mid to late 60s, with a lengthy recounting of Firesign history by Phillip Proctor, along with some of their inspirations like Bob and Ray. 3 Hours.


The History Of Funk

The History Of Funk – January 31, 2014 at 10:00pm

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This 5 hour edition is largely taken up with the music of Quicksilver Messenger Service, one of my faves from the 60’s San Francisco music scene, and rarely emphasized among the pantheon of San Francisco groups of that day. So here they are, in all their glory, alternate versions, and outakes, but mostly in live … Continued


The History Of Funk

The History Of Funk – January 24, 2014 at 10:00pm

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After Izzy shows his mike’s neglected pan and asks for reminders to change it, we launch into another wide ranging look at the 60’s and, this time, more of it’s music. Includes descriptions of the ’64-’65 N.Y World’s Fair and its wishful hopes for the future, more from Murray Roman’s psychedelic comedy, San Francisco’s KSAN … Continued


The History Of Funk

The History Of Funk – December 20, 2013 at 10:00pm

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As Christmas approaches, so does Paul Harvey at the North Pole covering Santa’s sleigh launch, with 60’s Christmas promos and ads for Christmas cigarettes. But not before we delve way into the Mad Genius Of Teen, Phil Spector, his music, and his notorious personal behavior in and out of the music biz, along with a … Continued