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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Selections from the early , most adventurous prime years of George Clinton's Parliament & Funkadelic.
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Vintage self pressed indie releases from Eastern Washington and North Idaho from the 1970's into the 1990's
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Highlights from U.K. series of compilations sampling indie releases of vintage singer/songwriters mixing various genres.
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Original members Martin Bond, Harry Case, and Loren Iwerks share sounds and memories of their late 70s/early 80s popular Spokane progressive hard rock trio.
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A recognition in song of violent race riots of 1919 that cost more than 3000 African/Americans their lives.
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Mix of genres and styles drawn from vintage American 78's. Blues, hillbilly, jazz, and pop all get airtime.
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Former member Bruce Watkins shares his memories of popular country gospel group. -
Former SPR host Michael Patoray shares memories of his favorite local band while growing up in Boise.
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Front Porch Bluegrass host Kevin Brown shares highlights from his five solo releases since 2010.
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