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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Guitarist Mike Messer and soundman Greg Beumer with sounds and recollections from Spokane based Jesus Rock pioneers of 1970's. -
Northwest pop-country icon discusses her solo career and as a trailblazing producer with John recorded in her adopted Soap Lake home town. -
Join host John Johnson and band members Pete Arther, Fritz Braukmann, and Randy Albright for a second visit to their 50-year legacy. -
Guests Mike Feeney , David Lee, and Tom Williams share their memories of legendary teen dance hall located on Main Street in Lewiston, Idaho. -
Spokane folk-pop artist Laddie Ray Melvin shares the sounds and inside stories of his six locally recorded releases. -
Host John Johnson discusses the story of country singer/songwriter and long time Elk, WA resident Homer Joy with his daughter Stephanie Joy-Marko. -
Samples of Spokane's legendary recording studio of 1950's-1980's with co-owner Irene Carter, recorded in 1994. -
Host John Johnson is joined by John Marquette and John Hill for another sampling of superb roots rock from their Day Off Band of Bonners Ferry, ID. -
Guest Jim Ballou joins host John Johnson to showcase the original songs—and the stories behind them—from Jim's excellent 1988 indie rock album recorded in Sandpoint. -
Local musician Greg Beumer shares highlights from his spiritually-themed releases through the decades with host John Johnson.
