Johnson's Improbable History of Pop
KPBX: Saturday 8pm-9pm
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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A selection of songs written and performed by Brian Wilson from throughout the decades. -
We celebrate SPR's 45th birthday with a curated selection of tunes from 1980, our first year. -
Former SPR host Dan Maher is our guest with his tribute to singer/songwriter Hoyt Axton. This is an encore presentation from 2011. -
A curated collection of tunes to celebrate the newly arrived summer season from a wide variety of eras and genres. -
A tribute to 1960's Northwest garage rock pioneers from Tacoma whose gritty sounds anticipated much of 1990's grunge. -
A collection of Spokane performers through the decades, including old time fiddling, folk gospel, hard rock, country, and Americana.
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Samples from those, both international stars and local hopefuls, heavily influenced by Buddy's classic style. -
Band members Martin Bond and Loren Iwerks share samples and stories from their recently re-issued 1979 debut album. -
Guest David Miller shares samples of numerous North Idaho performers influenced by his singer/songwriter father Dale. -
Three former members of Spokane's progressive hip hop group from 2010's share sounds and memories.
