Johnson's Improbable History of Pop
Saturdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. on SPR News
John Johnson conducts a tour of the obscure world of early rock and pop music. The 95% of records that never got commercial airtime have a home, Johnson’s Improbable History of Pop features those artists who fell through the commercial cracks.
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Guest Babbo reviews some of the highlights from recently released Archives 3, covering mostly 1976 to early 1980's period.
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From a far away land where 1970's mirror balls endlessly rotate above a dance floor populated by rock and rolling satin flared truth seekers. -
SPR's Steve Jackson shares samples of influential late 1970's NYC band and includes highlights from an interview he conducted locally with band co-founder Richard Lloyd. -
Dick Baker shares samples from his band the Blue Jeans, formed at North Central High School in 1957 and widely recognized as the city's first full fledged rock and roll group. -
Retired SPR Music Director and Brass Band founding member Verne Windham shares the group's sounds and stories in a show first aired on Christmas Eve, 2022. -
Couer d'Alene singer/songwriter Jim Ballou shares highlights from his home recorded early 1990's demos . The songs were planned for a second album follow-up to his self-released 1988 debut. -
Couer d'Alene singer/songwriter Thom Pace is our guest to share the story of his hit German record "Maybe". He also talks his other soundtrack, film, and solo work through the decades, and current projects. -
Guest Doug Buckley shares some of his favorites from the various issues of Jimi Hendrix archival material. -
Highlights from prolific Kentucky-born Bobby Grove's recorded output. Vintage country gospel from the American midwest at its best. -
Career highlights from Michigan singer/songwriter who was a major influence on Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Lennon/McCartney and many more.
