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July Programs

July 4, 2015
Europe
1972
Celebrate Independence Day with the Grateful Dead on tour from what many faithful regard as their peak period. Includes material liberated from the Dead archives via recent reissue projects.

July 11, 2015
The Great Missing Grateful Dead Album
More from the legendary April/May, 1972 tour of Europe featuring a whole batch of new songs.

July 18, 2015
Another July with Uraih Heep

Most worthy hard progressive rock from long running London band renowned for its disrespect from reviewers (follow-up to 1997 show ).

July 25, 2015
It's Nature's Way

Environmental awareness is tackled by Spirit, Frank Zappa, R.E.M.,  Neil Young, and many more.

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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