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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Cannibal and the Headhunters founder and L.A. Chicano rock pioneer dies

In 1965, Robert "Rabbit" Jaramillo and his friends were on the cusp of becoming rock 'n' roll royalty. Their Eastside quartet, Cannibal and the Headhunters, had a spring smash with "Land of 1,000 Dances." The hypnotic tune with a memorable " nah na na na nah " chorus earned them appearances on TV music variety programs like "American Bandstand." They played at concerts with chart toppers like the Temptations, the Righteous Brothers, Marvin Gaye and the Rolling Stones.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

America's New No. 1 Song Is by a Group That Doesn't Exist

The Archies, created to promote a TV cartoon, topped the Billboard charts in 1969 with 'Sugar, Sugar,' a bubblegum pop anthem co-written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim.
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fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Nick Drake: The Making of Five Leaves Left

Nick Drake's 1969 debut, "Five Leaves Left", suffered from overproduction despite showcasing his early genius and musicianship.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary review happy-sad tale of 60s psychedelic rockers

The Zombies faced exploitation and heartache while contributing significantly to the British invasion of music with their iconic sound.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Twelve of Brian Wilson's greatest songs from surf to psychedelia and beyond

Brian Wilson's music uniquely captured themes of isolation, vulnerability, and teenage angst, resonating deeply with the emotions of the 1960s.
His craftsmanship pushed boundaries, merging deep emotional narratives with intricate musical arrangements.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Sly Stone, the artist who changed music history and disappeared: He had everything and almost deliberately threw it away'

Sly Stone's journey from a celebrated icon of the 1960s to a faded star reflects both personal struggles and societal disillusionment.
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