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Life & Mysterious Death at 27. Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson of Canned Heat.
Late 60's/early 70's most overlooked musician, Blind Owl Wilson of Canned Heat. His life and mysterious death at 27 years old just 2 weeks prior to Jimi Hendrix and 1 month before Janis Joplin. Going Up The Country, On The Road Again, Blues. Topanga California, Laurel Canyon Documentary.
Proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate please go to: bbbsla.org/
Special Thanks To:
Rebecca Davis
Elton Ahi and Rusk Sound Studios
Freak Beat Records
All Music By: Tim P.
I reserve the right to be on occasion, full of it.
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10 Most Classic Album Covers Ever. Los Angeles Locations Then & Now. Tour.
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Top Ten Classic Rock Album Covers. Secret locations in LA, Hollywood, Laurel Canyon. Tour Rock and Pop's most best iconic live locations where these ten classic record covers were photographed. The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and more with Rock Essentials With Tim host Tim P. Proceeds from this video go to: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to don...
Becoming The Bangles. Life, Times & Aftermath.
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Becoming The Bangles. How local LA band went from early obscurity to become one of the biggest music acts of the 80's. Susanna Hoffs, Vicki & Debbi Peterson, Michael Steele. The Colours, The Bangs, The Paisley Underground, Manic Monday, Walk Like An Egyptian, Eternal Flame, Hero Takes a Fall. Documentary and inside story & LA locations with host Tim P. Proceeds from this video go to: Big Brothe...
Three Dog Night; What Really Happened? Rise & Fall Of The Early 70's Biggest Band.
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Three Dog Night. Rise/Fall/Aftermath. Documentary. Secret Laurel Canyon locations of Classic Rock icons 3 Dog Night. Go inside and deep dive with Tim P. as we find out what really happened to the biggest band of the early 1970's. Proceeds from this video go to: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate go to bbbsla.org/ Chuck Negron "Three Dog Nightmare" book ...
Eagles Hotel California: The Writing & Recording of A Classic Rock Icon
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Studios, stories & secret locations that made The Eagles Hotel California a Classic Rock legend. Deep Dive into the anatomy of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Randy Meisner and Joe Walsh's finest song. Proceeds from this video go to: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate go to bbbsla.org/ Photos: Wiki Commons Music by Tim P. I reserve the right, on occ...
Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys: Tortured Genius
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Documentary. Visit the secret locations of Pet Sounds, Capitol Studios, Hawthorne, Laurel Way, Malibu, Manson House. Life & Times Documentary & More. Rock Essentials With Tim. Proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate please go to: bbbsla.org/ Special Thanks: Keith Munson at EastWest Studios Hollywood. Ridge & Kim for showing me...
10 Most Haunted Music Locations in Laurel Canyon & Hollywood.
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Eagles, Janis Joplin, Mama Cass, Michael Jackson, John Belushi, Darby Crash, Red Hot Chile Peppers & more. Laurel Canyon, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Echo Park. Ten Ghost Hauntings for Halloween. Proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate please go to: bbbsla.org/ Photos: Wiki Commons Original Music: Tim P. I reserve the right to be ...
Gram Parsons 50 Years Gone: The Rise & Fall & Aftermath
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Fifty year retrospective documenting one of the most influential music talents in Country and Rock. The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, Fallen Angels and more. Details and live locations from early days to his last in Joshua Tree. Proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate please go to: bbbsla.org/ Special Thanks: The Copper Room...
Iconic Guitars 1. Page, Van Halen, Thunders, SRV, Springsteen, Beck.
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Iconic Guitars Part 1. Jimmy Page & Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Thunders, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more. Interviews with Producer Rob Schnapf and Guitarist Marc Diamond as we explore what made these iconic guitars iconic. Part 1. Proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate please g...
Tom Waits Story: Life & Times Los Angeles Years. 21 Essential Locations
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Tom Waits. Documentary stories and locations in San Diego, Hollywood, LA, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Whittier and more. Quotes, homes, recording studios, diners, bars and cheap motels. Proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate please go to: bbbsla.org/ Thanks to: Brad Elterman, The Single Fin, Napoleone's Pizza, Vivianne at Caffe E...
Buffalo Springfield Story: The Rise & Fall & Aftermath. Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay.
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Buffalo Springfield, Drug Bust House, Band House, Gold Star Recording, Topanga, Laurel Canyon, Malibu, Bruce Palmer, Dewey Martin, Old Black, Secret Locations Documentary & More... Proceeds from this video go to: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate go to bbbsla.org/ Special Thanks to Gina Courson. Thanks to Everyone at Ventura Music Cover Photo by: Eddie...
The Monkees: Rise & Fall Of The Prefab Four
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Documentary. The Monkees Music and Filming Locations. Homes, Studios, Secret Locations. Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Stephen Stills, Jack Nicholson in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood, Burbank, Los Angeles. Music by Tim P. All proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate please go here: bbbsla.org/ I reserve the ri...
Jim Morrison: The Abandoned Alta Cienega Motel. Are They Tearing This Piece of Rock History Down?
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Answers to the abandoned Motel where Jim Morrison lived while writing and recording "LA WOMAN" & "MORRISON HOTEL" with THE DOORS. With Rock Essentials With Tim. All proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate please go here: bbbsla.org/ I reserve the right to be on occasion, full of it.
Jackson Browne: Secret Locations---The Life & Times of a Laurel Canyon Singer/Songwriter.
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Jackson Browne, David Lindley, Warren Zevon, David Crosby, Joni Mitchell, Laurel Canyon, Hollywood, Doctor My Eyes, Late For The Sky, For Everyman, The Pretender, Running on Empty and more. Visit the Secret Locations with Rock Essentials With Tim. All proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you would like to donate please go here: bbbsla.org/ Photos: K...
Warren Zevon: The Life & Times of Music's Most Excitable Boy.
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Warren Zevon Life & Times. Linda Rondstadt, Waddy Wachtel, Jackson Browne, Laurel Canyon, Hollywood Hawaiian, Desperados Under The Eaves, Werewolves Of London, Recording Studios, Secret Locations & History. To vote for Warren for induction into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame go to: vote.rockhall.com/en/ All proceeds from this video go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. If you wou...
Stevie Nicks Story: Life, Secret Locations. Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Solo
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Stevie Nicks Story: Life, Secret Locations. Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Solo
David Crosby Story: Life, Times & Aftermath. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Laurel Canyon.
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David Crosby Story: Life, Times & Aftermath. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Laurel Canyon.
History Of LA's Live Music Clubs Part #2. 1964-2023. Madame Wongs, Hong Kong Cafe, Masque, Raji's
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History Of LA's Live Music Clubs Part #2. 1964-2023. Madame Wongs, Hong Kong Cafe, Masque, Raji's
History Of LA's Live Music Clubs Part #:1. 1964-2022.
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History Of LA's Live Music Clubs Part #:1. 1964-2022.
Ronstadt: The Secret Locations That Defined Linda Ronstadt.
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Ronstadt: The Secret Locations That Defined Linda Ronstadt.
Petty: The Secret Los Angeles of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
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Petty: The Secret Los Angeles of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
The Eagles Strange Locations. Glenn Frey House, Don Henley House, Linda Ronstadt House Laurel Canyon
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The Eagles Strange Locations. Glenn Frey House, Don Henley House, Linda Ronstadt House Laurel Canyon
Top 10 Best Orange County Hikes Vol. #2. Guide & Directions.
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Top 10 Best Orange County Hikes Vol. #2. Guide & Directions.
Ten Great LA Hikes. Los Angeles County Guide 2024. Waterfall Hikes & More
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Ten Great LA Hikes. Los Angeles County Guide 2024. Waterfall Hikes & More
Inside Look at Neil Young's Topanga Canyon Home Studio: After The Gold Rush. Recording & History.
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Inside Look at Neil Young's Topanga Canyon Home Studio: After The Gold Rush. Recording & History.
THE BEATLES Part 2
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THE BEATLES Part 2
Ten Best San Diego Hikes. Top 10 Trails. Guide & Directions.
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Ten Best San Diego Hikes. Top 10 Trails. Guide & Directions.
THE BEATLES Part #1
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THE BEATLES Part #1
Top Ten Best Los Angeles Area Hikes Volume Updated 2024
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Top Ten Best Los Angeles Area Hikes Volume Updated 2024
The Byrds Part 2: The Rise & Fall Of An American Band. David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Laurel Canyon.
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The Byrds Part 2: The Rise & Fall Of An American Band. David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Laurel Canyon.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @j.t.1215
    @j.t.1215 34 хвилини тому

    ❤This was really great!!!! Thank you so much. You got me thinking about 45 records and took me right back to my childhood.

  • @chrislillback8462
    @chrislillback8462 4 години тому

    Tim, another great vid! Have you done or considered doing a video of the iconic buildings of Los Angeles? Those crazy buildings like a doughnut shop or hotdog stand , or Capitol Records or such? I'd pay to see that!!!

  • @renodavid
    @renodavid 4 години тому

    Thank you for remembering the great Al Wilson!I learned a lot from this. I’ve always loved the spiritual aspect of his songs. On The Road Again was pure genius, of course. The guy was definitely tuned into something special. What a loss.🙏

  • @markr.devereux3385
    @markr.devereux3385 6 годин тому

    I always dug the guitar player in CANNED HEAT. saw them several times supporting other big acts. Live his guitar playing was pretty awesome. Yes he stood out. I cant say i bought any of their records . This short documentary was amazing and welcomed.

  • @gregsanford3848
    @gregsanford3848 10 годин тому

    Very interesting thank you

  • @ianleslie6971
    @ianleslie6971 10 годин тому

    Same year as Hendrix , Morrison and Janis Joplin. I believe. SADLY overlooked by most.

  • @ZalMoxis
    @ZalMoxis 10 годин тому

    I saw a line up here in the 80's in Australia with, Vestine, Taylor and De la Parra.... great gig...

  • @edwardm.rusksr8434
    @edwardm.rusksr8434 11 годин тому

    Thank you, I have really liked Alan for about 6years now. It was a real shame that we lost him so early. R.I.P. Alan Wilson aka The Blind Owl.

  • @arifq123
    @arifq123 12 годин тому

    Really good documentary. I have an album of John Lee Hooker with Canned Heat as backup band, 'No Dancin''. Like someone else in this comment thread said: very thoughtful. Thanks.

  • @markbarboza1407
    @markbarboza1407 12 годин тому

    Great show!! I grew up in the 70's absolutely digging 3 Dog Night. I have their Live at the Forum album that I've owned since it first came out I think in 1969. I still have some of their songs in Itunes!

  • @deadlyoneable
    @deadlyoneable 13 годин тому

    Cool subject. This guy is def looked over in the 27 club. I admit I didn’t know much about the guy so thank you for this video. People will say he wasn’t really that memorable but he did and created something 99.9% us normies never will. His name will still come up every now and then 100 years from now. I doubt mine and most other peoples will.

  • @garycoates4987
    @garycoates4987 13 годин тому

    Alan Wilson is the reason I play a Les Paul,, a reissue of the 54 the same model he played

  • @TheMonolake
    @TheMonolake 13 годин тому

    Great really great very thoughtful thx much

  • @TheMonolake
    @TheMonolake 13 годин тому

    Canned Heat got in my blood id play that cassete onthe road again lets work together etc for my little son when he got cranky calmed him down...thx

  • @gerardmazzarese9363
    @gerardmazzarese9363 13 годин тому

    Excellent. 5 stars.

  • @xeverettx2564
    @xeverettx2564 16 годин тому

    This is my new favorite channel!!! I watched the blind owl episode which was great and then on my feed I see my favorite alt country singer of all time THE Gram Parsons and I had to watch that! You did a great job showing his life and the dynamics of it. Not just the dark side of the booze and drugs but the light also like his talent as a musician and song writer and all around country bad ass! Thanks!

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim 15 годин тому

      Thanks. Filming Gram's vid was so much fun. Trust me when I tell you spending the night in room 8 was a complete thrill.

  • @SirLordHockey
    @SirLordHockey 17 годин тому

    Outstanding video, on the road again is my favorite song of all time ❤

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim 15 годин тому

      Agreed! I always have to repeat play it cuz the first time around I get fixated on the harmonica.

  • @gentrynewsom2080
    @gentrynewsom2080 20 годин тому

    Accidentally did too much .

  • @psycho6275
    @psycho6275 20 годин тому

    Im 62 and dig this channel. Just subscribed so here we gooooo.....

  • @davidjutovsky-rc3ey
    @davidjutovsky-rc3ey 20 годин тому

    Alan, unfortunately, joined the "27" club in 1970. What an incredible bluesman and talent ! RIP brother!

  • @MartyDick
    @MartyDick 21 годину тому

    I think this is great! Decades from now, the stories behind the music will still be there for new listeners.

  • @christianjackson9360
    @christianjackson9360 22 години тому

    Never been heard of, so don't care!

    • @mopacwestgate
      @mopacwestgate 14 годин тому

      So you're only into things you've heard of? That's so sad, there's a whole world of music your missing out on ...

  • @lisag18
    @lisag18 23 години тому

    It's just a thought, did he have autism? He may have been funtionally autistic. Lookkng at his face and his vision issues, there could have been something going on in his brain that couldnt be detected in the 60s that would now. It's not normal to not want to bathe or sleep outside with regularity.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim 20 годин тому

      There have been a lot of comments like yours speculating on it and in those days it wasn't something that was readily diagnosed. I think its very likely which made what he accomplished all the more impressive.

  • @hankbannister
    @hankbannister День тому

    I remember like yesterday, how On the Road Again freaked me out, when I heard it the first time in 1968. Especially Blind Owls voice. I had very few pocket money then, but I had to go immediate to the record shop and buy the single. Great souvenirs.

  • @roberttuss5349
    @roberttuss5349 День тому

    I got hooked on Canned Heat in '68 when I was 16. In 1968. I was proud that the "Blind Owl" was, like me, from Boston, Massachusetts!

  • @C_Rock
    @C_Rock День тому

    Cool video. Interesting content! Ty

  • @chrislillback8462
    @chrislillback8462 День тому

    "When I get big I'm going to get me a electric guitar, when I get real big."!

  • @reddiver7293
    @reddiver7293 День тому

    I remember when Reds were big in the 70s. I tried them once and disliked them. Cannot understand why people liked the feeling they gave. More recently tried Xanax. Again, not ebjoyable. RIP to a talented musician.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      Not my thing either but I must say, I'm glad they outlawed Quaaludes.

    • @reddiver7293
      @reddiver7293 День тому

      @@RockessentialTim Tried them around 3 times and liked them way too much!

  • @chrislillback8462
    @chrislillback8462 День тому

    These videos are absolutely awesome! And for the life of me I can't figure out why there aren't 1 million subscribers or more on this channel! The rich and iconic storytelling brings me right there! I'm so glad to see that there is someone out their still bringing us this amazing rock and roll history and keeping it alive for all to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      Thanks kindly. I started the channel a couple years back after I retired and I feel truly fortunate that it's grown to where it is and that I get to have so much fun doing it.

    • @chrislillback8462
      @chrislillback8462 День тому

      @@RockessentialTim This should be a Tv show on the History channel or MTV or something!! Please keep it up.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      I can't seem to stop so its all good.

    • @chrislillback8462
      @chrislillback8462 День тому

      I don’t know what your background is, but you should see about getting some interviews with some of these shows that would be really tits

  • @Mrharmonica7
    @Mrharmonica7 День тому

    Thank you. That was great reportage and a respectful telling of his story. R.I.P. Alan Wilson. They're still talking about you.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      I play harp too and this was a special episode to me. Thanks for the comment!

  • @jimmie999999999
    @jimmie999999999 День тому

    we are gonna miss him when he goes to his next big show

  • @yourstruly5687
    @yourstruly5687 День тому

    Thanks for sharing this! Never knew his personal history but the original Canned Heat records are truly great! Awesome history lesson!

  • @tatevancleve1802
    @tatevancleve1802 День тому

    3 musicians died over 3 consecutive weeks, all 27yrs old. No that doesn't seem weird at all, nothing to see here people. They definitely weren't sacraficed.

  • @user-tx1qh4pi1w
    @user-tx1qh4pi1w День тому

    The drummer took himself the official voice that Alan suicide. Really is a bad karma doing that a living for decades of this music and talent.

  • @shodopoet
    @shodopoet День тому

    I was just explaining the 27 club to my 16 yo daughter playing her Axis blew her mind 🤠 cool content Bro rock & roll baby!

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      I remember in my own life 27 being very special and memorable: lots of forks in my road that year. I wonder if it is that way for lots of people? All I know is I feel fortunate to be on this side of it!

    • @shodopoet
      @shodopoet 19 годин тому

      @@RockessentialTim that was the “peak” of my band Vicious Beatniks

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim 18 годин тому

      The punk band from the 90's?

  • @bearmcquade2846
    @bearmcquade2846 День тому

    Saw the Band in 2018 Nederland Colorado ❤Can HEAT KICKED ASS ❤

  • @mrdan322
    @mrdan322 День тому

    So "Blind Owl" fell the 27 club? Sad

  • @gernotboesser6901
    @gernotboesser6901 День тому

    Does anybody know, which song this is starting at 8:12 ?

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      All the music in the video is original score.

    • @gernotboesser6901
      @gernotboesser6901 День тому

      @@RockessentialTimdoes this mean, it was composed and performed by the Canned Heat? Can you maybe tell me the name of this song? Thanx 🙏

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      No I wrote and produced that song in my studio about a year ago for the Monkees video I did and it does not have a name. I only use the music for my videos.

    • @gernotboesser6901
      @gernotboesser6901 День тому

      @@RockessentialTim I like it a lot 👌💫🪷

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      @@gernotboesser6901 That makes me feel REALLY good because the truth of the matter is I spend as much time on making the music for the vids as I do filming them but hardly anybody notices.

  • @sem4502
    @sem4502 День тому

    Great Video, highly informative, you taught me the backstory I didn't know, thank-you.

  • @joedon1706
    @joedon1706 День тому

    Sounds like the same drugged up musician that they all are.

    • @KrishnaDraws
      @KrishnaDraws 16 годин тому

      You should listen to classical.

  • @MichaelBriggs-yy6ut
    @MichaelBriggs-yy6ut День тому

    Accidental suicide sounds exactly just like the tune that John Mayall wrote about James Marshall / Jimi Hendrix on "USA Union" Mayall also wrote about Canned Heat on "The Bear" from his 1969 lp :"Blues from Laurel Canyon" which rocks Mick Taylor on lead / rhythm guitar ...

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      Besides Blind Owl Wilson, Mick Taylor might be the other most overlooked guitarist of his time. There. I said it.

    • @robmills7611
      @robmills7611 День тому

      Agreed! 👍

  • @user-zw3jq1vq3k
    @user-zw3jq1vq3k День тому

    Canned heat had to be strained through loaf of white bread.Remove the ends,put a hole in bottom of the bread bag and pour the canned heat through the bread.If you didn't strain it,a person would develop blindness.

  • @jamesgarcia7252
    @jamesgarcia7252 День тому

    Great Documentary! Thank you!

  • @joekennedythewriter
    @joekennedythewriter День тому

    Hey ! I been in that Record Store !

  • @dbdb703
    @dbdb703 День тому

    I like the writing on the ceiling that reads, "Listen To Bill Hicks".

  • @IvanLendl87
    @IvanLendl87 День тому

    Very cool video documentary. As a fan who loved the Paisley Underground scene and their first full length album - All Over The Place - I wish they had released a couple more albums in that musical vein.

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      I think a lot of folks assumed that their career started with Manic Monday and there is just so much more. I love All Over The Place too. I got to see them play not long after that on a club bill with The Replacements. Even way back then I remember them playing Hazy Shade Of Winter.

  • @iwantschepurnoj1372
    @iwantschepurnoj1372 День тому

    The 27 club sacreficed Jim Morrison,Amy Whinhouse,Jimmy Hendrix and others.🙏

  • @BACKBEAT432
    @BACKBEAT432 День тому

    Very cool. I thought that photo was NYC. I saw Todd in 1970 my second concert @ 16 after Tull it was right after leaving the Nazz. He walked out into th audience when he sang Hello it me

  • @phylliselizahb1041
    @phylliselizahb1041 День тому

    & I still have my 45 of Canned Heat & the Chipmunks! "Hey, Alvin, try some of this"?!?

    • @RockessentialTim
      @RockessentialTim День тому

      I've heard through the grapevine that they were thrilled with that record. Collectors item?

  • @BACKBEAT432
    @BACKBEAT432 День тому

    Hey Tim. Heard your referral to this. Very groovy! IMHO Neil and Rodger Waters are the only cats who are holding true to our 1960’s values.