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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 22, 2016 20:45:04 GMT
Actual Hollywood Festival Footage!
Grateful Dead
That's a terrific vid Skank. It gives a real taste of the Hollywood 70 experience. It's hard to believe that piece of youth/Rock culture happened right on our doorstep. The footage reminded me a little of Granada TVs 'Stones in the park'. It's a damn shame and a missed opportunity that it didn't become an annual event, after all Pilton Pop started that year and look at that now! Thanks! There is a bit more footage but the quality is not as good. I think the acid was kicking in! I'll have a look through it tomorrow. I've found the film elystokie refers to above as well if I can just figure out how to upload it. It may partially be that Dead's footage though. Did you see capto's post about Farmer Ted?
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Post by Dutchpeter on Feb 22, 2016 21:04:12 GMT
That's a terrific vid Skank. It gives a real taste of the Hollywood 70 experience. It's hard to believe that piece of youth/Rock culture happened right on our doorstep. The footage reminded me a little of Granada TVs 'Stones in the park'. It's a damn shame and a missed opportunity that it didn't become an annual event, after all Pilton Pop started that year and look at that now! Thanks! There is a bit more footage but the quality is not as good. I think the acid was kicking in! I'll have a look through it tomorrow. I've found the film elystokie refers to above as well if I can just figure out how to upload it. It may partially be that Dead's footage though. Did you see capto's post about Farmer Ted? Yes I saw Capto's post. I love anecdotal stuff like that. It really adds to the picture. More please
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 24, 2016 14:42:11 GMT
Black Sabbath toyed with occult themes and made artistic use of the icons of black magic and Satanism. By all accounts, they scared themselves witless in the process. Their predecessors, and somewhat influence, Black Widow portrayed themselves as the REAL DEAL - to significantly less commercial success. Maybe the Devil doesn't possess "all the best tunes" after all.
In the end, they didn't show for Hollywood but they are an interesting band of some complexity and worth a listen IMHO. There is live TV concert footage on YouTube featuring "Come to the Sabat" , "Sacrifice", "Attack of the Demon" etc, but, in my view, there is sufficient mischief making on the board as it is without inviting Old Nick along as well.
So, this charming ditty about Mary Clark, one of the Ripper's victims will have to do:-
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 24, 2016 14:44:31 GMT
Perhaps best to counteract all that darkness with some '70s spirituality:-
Quintessence.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 24, 2016 14:45:40 GMT
... or some significantly older spirituality:-
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 24, 2016 14:51:22 GMT
More Actual Hollywood Festival Footage!
This is the Hollywood footage from that DVD. Thanks elystokie!
It's Free but I'm not sure the later part of the film matches up to the sound . In fact it may be some of the Deads footage recycled. I haven't had time to check.
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Post by harryburrows on Feb 24, 2016 15:08:42 GMT
More Actual Hollywood Festival Footage!
This is the Hollywood footage from that DVD. Thanks elystokie!
It's Free but I'm not sure the later part of the film matches up to the sound . In fact it may be some of the Deads footage recycled. I haven't had time to check.
Nice bit of free there , what a great live act they were , saw them x4 at the Viccy hall
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 24, 2016 15:43:39 GMT
More Actual Hollywood Festival Footage!
This is the Hollywood footage from that DVD. Thanks elystokie!
It's Free but I'm not sure the later part of the film matches up to the sound . In fact it may be some of the Deads footage recycled. I haven't had time to check.
Nice bit of free there , what a great live act they were , saw them x4 at the Viccy hall Thanks mate. That's right, one of those gigs was that ram packed, we were sitting behind the band next to the big organ. Brilliant. Paul Rodgers band Peace played support to someone at the Vic as well. Buggered if I can remember who now though.
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Post by harryburrows on Feb 24, 2016 17:43:36 GMT
Nice bit of free there , what a great live act they were , saw them x4 at the Viccy hall Thanks mate. That's right, one of those gigs was that ram packed, we were sitting behind the band next to the big organ. Brilliant. Paul Rodgers band Peace played support to someone at the Vic as well. Buggered if I can remember who now though. Paul Rogers is probably the one 70s Rock vocalist who hasn't lost any of his mojo , saw him 5 or so years ago fronting queen at Wembley arena , he was still brilliant , did a cameo in the middle of the gig of his free / Bad co hits as well .
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 25, 2016 14:59:45 GMT
Thanks mate. That's right, one of those gigs was that ram packed, we were sitting behind the band next to the big organ. Brilliant. Paul Rodgers band Peace played support to someone at the Vic as well. Buggered if I can remember who now though. Paul Rogers is probably the one 70s Rock vocalist who hasn't lost any of his mojo , saw him 5 or so years ago fronting queen at Wembley arena , he was still brilliant , did a cameo in the middle of the gig of his free / Bad co hits as well .
I suspect you are right. He's always looked and sounded the part when I've seen him on TV. I haven't been to a big gig in a good few years though. I'm so far out of the loop nowadays that I missed my favourites Mott reforming and gigging in 2013 .
I'm not normally interested in tribute acts but I caught these at the Bishops Castle beer festival last year.
Miss-Led - Female fronted Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
They gig all over and I strongly recommend them if you get chance. They are excellent and Chrisii, the Janis Joplin influenced singer, adds an extra dimension. She used to have a Janis tribute act. So you get Zep fronted by Janis doing a Robert Plant impersonation - a lot more interesting than your average tribute act!
These from Bishops Castle last year:-
"Babe I'm Gonna Leave You"
"Living Loving (Maid She's Just A Woman)" . Plenty of heavier stuff on YouTube. They mainly do an early '70s Zep set.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 25, 2016 15:04:23 GMT
Be my Friend. One of my favourite Free tracks.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 25, 2016 15:15:52 GMT
These boys rocked!
Fire and Water
Mr Big
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 25, 2016 15:46:54 GMT
Collosseum
Debut
The Machine demands a Sacrifice.
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Post by harryburrows on Feb 25, 2016 15:57:27 GMT
Paul Rogers is probably the one 70s Rock vocalist who hasn't lost any of his mojo , saw him 5 or so years ago fronting queen at Wembley arena , he was still brilliant , did a cameo in the middle of the gig of his free / Bad co hits as well .
I suspect you are right. He's always looked and sounded the part when I've seen him on TV. I haven't been to a big gig in a good few years though. I'm so far out of the loop nowadays that I missed my favourites Mott reforming and gigging in 2013 .
I'm not normally interested in tribute acts but I caught these at the Bishops Castle beer festival last year.
Miss-Led - Female fronted Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
They gig all over and I strongly recommend them if you get chance. They are excellent and Chrisii, the Janis Joplin influenced singer, adds an extra dimension. She used to have a Janis tribute act. So you get Zep fronted by Janis doing a Robert Plant impersonation - a lot more interesting than your average tribute act!
These from Bishops Castle last year:-
"Babe I'm Gonna Leave You"
"Living Loving (Maid She's Just A Woman)" . Plenty of heavier stuff on YouTube. They mainly do an early '70s Zep set.
Was watching an awards ceremony for led Zeppelin on YouTube recently , some hall of fame thing , mr & Mrs Obama were there . A band performed stairway to heaven with a girl vocalist and a gospel choir . It is brilliant . Can't do the links thing though . Well worth a look
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Post by harryburrows on Feb 25, 2016 16:18:22 GMT
Was watching an awards ceremony for led Zeppelin on YouTube recently , some hall of fame thing , mr & Mrs Obama were there . A band performed stairway to heaven with a girl vocalist and a gospel choir . It is brilliant . Can't do the links thing though . Well worth a look Thanks mate , that's the one . Brilliant
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 26, 2016 13:06:50 GMT
Family - Weavers Answer - contemporary Belgian TV appearance.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 26, 2016 13:10:19 GMT
Tony Joe White:-
Polk Salad Annie 1969
I couldn't find a contemporary version of the classic "Rainy Night in Georgia". This from 1992:-
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Post by innocentbystander on Feb 28, 2016 0:46:20 GMT
Thanks for 'Actual Footage'- Looks like a proper festival with a half-built stage and an equally ragged audience. Glastonbury these days is like an outdoor Marks and Spencers with Radio 2 on in the background.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 29, 2016 14:08:39 GMT
Thanks for 'Actual Footage'- Looks like a proper festival with a half-built stage and an equally ragged audience. Glastonbury these days is like an outdoor Marks and Spencers with Radio 2 on in the background. Thanks mate, and thanks for your input. I'm going to run down my contribution to this thread over this week. It's been going a while and nobody has admitted to paying yet!
There is a little bit more live footage I'll look out, then a quick run through the smaller bands and probably a bit more Traffic to finish.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 29, 2016 14:32:03 GMT
But first..
The Flying Burrito Brothers were a well respected country rock outfit featuring ex-Byrds Chis Hillman and Gram Parsons. Their first album, 1969's "The Gilded Palace of Sin" is a great classic of the genre. Unfortunately drink and drug abuse took it's toll and Gram Parsons was thrown out in May 1970 which presumably explains their no show at Hollywood. The band struggled to find stability but has kept going over the years with the involvement of about 50 different musicians!
This is probably their most well known number. This good quality live recording is from '73ish. I apologise for the crap video.
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Post by capto on Feb 29, 2016 16:54:28 GMT
Anyone heard of Dave Burnley? Lives in Madeley - actual surname Beeston but because he supports Burnley (long story but involves Ralph Coates), changed his surname by deedpole to Burnley, as you do. In his autobiography 'Got to be there' (1964-1987) - he tells of attending the festival & how he & chums got in for free - by licking the back of their hands and pressing it hard against the inked 'pass out' logo on legitimate ticket holders - they kipped overnight in two large marques & went for snap to Keele Service Station.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Feb 29, 2016 17:25:49 GMT
Anyone heard of Dave Burnley? Lives in Madeley - actual surname Beeston but because he supports Burnley (long story but involves Ralph Coates), changed his surname by deedpole to Burnley, as you do. In his autobiography 'Got to be there' (1964-1987) - he tells of attending the festival & how he & chums got in for free - by licking the back of their hands and pressing it hard against the inked 'pass out' logo on legitimate ticket holders - they kipped overnight in two large marques & went for snap to Keele Service Station. Again, more great local festival lore capto! And more non-payers! Thanks for posting.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Mar 2, 2016 15:01:35 GMT
The Grateful Dead kicked off with Casey Jones. This was recorded at Hollywood and includes the band being introduced.
Drivin' that train High on cocaine Casey Jones you better watch your speed Trouble ahead Trouble behind and you know that notion just crossed my mind
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Post by Skankmonkey on Mar 2, 2016 15:17:31 GMT
More Actual Hollywood Footage pt 3 - not brilliant though.
Grateful Dead
Some... erm... mind expanded live footage included here along with some stills from the festival in this 2 part improvisational exposition of Dark Star, an early Dead favourite. This tune is ranked number 57 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.
Part one
Part two
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Mar 2, 2016 15:29:45 GMT
Brilliant and informative thread Skank. It was before my time and although I've since heard and enjoyed some of the artists, the music of The Grateful Dead is something I've never really taken to, nor ever had the inclination to properly explore.
As a bit of peripheral info, I worked with a bloke who trained as a Probation Officer doing part of his training in the US. He was the Probation Officer responsible for supervising Jerry Garcia after his conviction for Pot possession in '73. A twelve month order which was apparently a pretty laissez faire affair. The Dead basically went on tour around the States and my friend Jon Arnold just went to see them live to fulfill the 'meeting' requirements of the Order. He had a great photo of him on the Court steps with Garcia and friends who'd turned up to the hearing on his office wall. Jon always contended that the Probation Order meant The Dead couldn't leave the States during 73/4 and it meant they didn't become a worldwide phenomena,{not sure if that was the case or just Jon bigging up his part in rock n roll folklore}, it seems that from this point on Garcia's drug misuse escalated considerably, so much for the efficacy of the 'supervision'.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Mar 2, 2016 15:51:29 GMT
Brilliant and informative thread Skank. It was before my time and although I've since heard and enjoyed some of the artists, the music of The Grateful Dead is something I've never really taken to, nor ever had the inclination to properly explore. As a bit of peripheral info, I worked with a bloke who trained as a Probation Officer doing part of his training in the US. He was the Probation Officer responsible for supervising Jerry Garcia after his conviction for Pot possession in '73. A twelve month order which was apparently a pretty laissez faire affair. The Dead basically went on tour around the States and my friend Jon Arnold just went to see them live to fulfill the 'meeting' requirements of the Order. He had a great photo of him on the Court steps with Garcia and friends who'd turned up to the hearing on his office wall. Jon always contended that the Probation Order meant The Dead couldn't leave the States during 73/4 and it meant they didn't become a worldwide phenomena,{not sure if that was the case or just Jon bigging up his part in rock n roll folklore}, it seems that from this point on Garcia's drug misuse escalated considerably, so much for the efficacy of the 'supervision'. Thanks for that mate. I just wish we had persevered at the time and got there. I can't even recall what distracted us!
Also thanks for the Garcia probation tale as well. The Dead have always been on the periphery of my experience as well but I do recall reading about them being unable to tour overseas for a period - must be the time you refer to. I was hoping some afficionado would pop up with a couple of Deadhead recommendations. It's a massive body of work and a little bit daunting!
I definitely recommend a nose around www.ukrockfestivals.com/ if you have a weekend to spare.
BTW I recommend that Miss-Led tribute act back there as well, if you get the opportunity - I know you get out to a few gigs. They play around the midlands. Excellent!
Enjoy the match!
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Post by Skankmonkey on Mar 3, 2016 14:16:25 GMT
No 1970 footage of the Flamin' Groovies.
Slow Death is a well known early rocker. This filmed in '72.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Mar 3, 2016 15:29:47 GMT
A quick look at some of the smaller bands. There is some interesting stuff.
Shagrat comprised recently ex T. Rexer Steve Peregrine Took and a couple of the Pink Fairies circle, notably Larry Wallis. They weren't able to "get it together" in time for Hollywood. As far as I know they did no serious recording.
Titus Groan seemed to be around for ages and ages. This was the sort of jobbing band you would get at the George on a Sunday night. They were an early proto-prog multi-instrumental sort of affair and largely unremarkable, unless that is your area of interest.
Wildmouth ... erm... Five piece with a female vocalist. Your guess is as good as mine!
Trader Horne were a duo, with backing musicians, consisting of the original Fairport's vocalist Judy Dyble and Jackie McAuley previously with Them. According to wiki Dyble split from the band just before Hollywood so who knows who ended up playing on the Saturday? I know the band carried on for a while so maybe they just played a scratch set with the backing musicians? who knows.
EDIT: Trader Horne were named after John Peel's kid's nanny.
Anyway this is quite nice:-
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Post by Skankmonkey on Mar 3, 2016 15:37:25 GMT
Mike Cooper was a respected folk blues guitarist in the '60s. He moved into more experimental stuff in the early seventies. His albums Trout Steel (1970) and The Machine Gun Co. with Mike Cooper (1972) are both well worth a listen IMHO.
This is "I've Got Mine" from Trout Steel. Give it a go...
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Post by Skankmonkey on Mar 4, 2016 13:47:36 GMT
Which leaves us with Demon Fuzz, who certainly are interesting!
I don't remember them, so this paraphrased from wiki:-
"Demon Fuzz was an afro-rock group which formed in 1968 and broke up in 1972. Its members had all immigrated to Britain from Commonwealth countries. They originally played soul, but the music they heard during a trip to Morocco caused a change in their style to one that has been described as a blend of funk, psychedelic rock, jazz and African music."
Most of their album Afreaka! is on YouTube and well worth a listen IMHO.
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