Monday, January 28, 2008

Sir Douglas Quintet...

A San Antonio band, the Sir Douglas Quintet let some Tex-Mex influences shade their work, a classic band. I once walked into the student union building at Trinity University and there was Sir Doug performing.....

Sunday, January 27, 2008

13th Floor Elevator...

A band somewhat in the background, but now claiming near cult status, 13th Floor Elevator was a band I knew well, one of the members having briefly gone to my alma mater Trinity University. The band has come to be recognized as probably the very first psychedelic group.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

The Band...

Another group whose legend grew more with the years. The Band.....

Friday, January 18, 2008

Quicksilver Messenger Service

Quicksilver Messenger Service....San Francisco psychedelic pioneers.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Procol Harum....

Procol Harem.....a band that never was a huge hit, but who was a great influence on others and today holds cult status....

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

John Mayall

John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers....electrified rock n' blues.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Janis Joplin...

Janis Joplin, one of the first in a long string of rock stars who self destructed.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Canned Heat....!

Canned heat....electric/rock blues. Here at Woodstock.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Little Stevie Wonder...

When he was young Little Stevie was indeed a wonder!! The first glimpse of black talent that some white kids had...