62 episodes
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music BBC Radio 6 Music
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4.4 • 171 Ratings
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A definitive, but light-hearted look at the world of mid to late-Sixties psychedelia. Exploring the world changing counter-culture on both sides of the Atlantic via music, art, mind-bending band names and an impressive rogues gallery. Paying homage to legends such as Hendrix and Pink Floyd whilst celebrating lesser-known artists like Linda Perhacs. Some wonderful stories too - George Clinton’s hair-straightening job, The Beatles’ chauffeur on backing vocals and what Brian Wilson and his brothers did when their mum and dad went on holiday. Researched and presented by BBC 6 Music’s Marc Riley and music journalist Rob Hughes. Adult themes and drugs references mentioned throughout.
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Welcome to the A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
Full length introductory episode to welcome you to the box set. Marc and Rob set out their stall discussing the main themes and players & their flexible approach to the alphabet!
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A is for Acid, Animals and Ambrose Slade
Did you know the Rolling Stones took a witch on tour with them? How drugs affected the 13th Floor Elevators' Roky Erickson and the treatment he had to endure? It's all in here.
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B is for Barrett, Buckley and Byrds
When Syd met Gilmore, what is the definition of psycedelia, the truth about the Byrds song Eight Miles High and how a gift of a banjo aged 13, influenced the young Tim Buckley.
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C is for Cream, Crazy World and Chocolate Watchband
The Chocolate Watchband support Frank Zappa but don't support The Grateful Dead or Jefferson Airplane - disaster. The Creation play an electric guitar with a violin bow - unique.
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D is for Doors, Donovan and Dantalian's Chariot
Was Jim Morrison's dad responsible for the escalation of the Vietnam War? Was there tension between Donovan and Bob Dylan? - see Donovan's song Hey Mr Tangerine Eyes.
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E is for Easy Riders, Experiments and Electric Prunes
Which band were given their first break by an estate agent and played the definitive Psych song? Eddie Kramer helps the beatles and the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix - legend.
Customer Reviews
Very interesting series but...
... do the boffins at 6music realise they seem to have overwritten the A to Z of Punk and New Wave? Another great podcast by Mark and Rob which I have recommended to many and they can’t now get.
Anyway this one is really interesting for me (born in 71) so before my time but it’s the music of my parents era and I’ll be making sure my Mum is introduced to podcasts via this.
Mark and Rob always amusing and engaging. It would be great if they could include a suggested playlist to accompany each episode as way to many bands and albums to check out without some direction or guidance.
Re: Mix up
It’s because it’s “old” stuff mate. Sadly nobody can give a monkeys now. That’s how society is now. Disposable. Sad but true.
Punk or Psyche? Make up your mind 😊
Sort it out fellas