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March Programs

March 4, 2017
Through the Looking Glass

A special effects packed singles from the U.K.'s psychedelic explosion of the late 1960's. Including such nearly lost in time worthies as Dantalion's Chariot, the Tickle, the Rats, Rupert's People, and the Crocheted Doughnut Ring.

March 11, 2017
Camelot Records of Lynnwood

A survey of the Northwest's third biggest label of the 1960's (after Etiquette and Jerden). An eclectic blend of garage rock including Merrilee Rush and the Page Boys (from Ephrata) plus superb samples from our region's mostly undocumented soul and jazz scene.

When asked where he draws his inspiration for Johnson’s Improbable History of Pop, John had this to say, “I write and produce based on my interest in all forms of popular music. I've been listening to this "stuff" since in pre-school.” That seems to work well for John, who’s produced 625 shows since 1995. The show evolved out of an idea John had in December ’93. He did a few specials and the concept eventually gelled into the JIHOP of today. Outside of the studio, John recently retired from Boeing and enjoys golf, jogging and radio, especially the Saturday night lineup on KPBX. He and his wife Melinda have two daughters Korissa and Alicia, and 3 grandchildren.
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