John country rock aficionado and author John Einarson for another episode of Desperados where he explores the roots of country rock, the artists and the recordings that would have an impact on country, Americana and rock music. This episode features recordings by the likes of the countrified Byrds, Ian Matthews, an epic experimental track from Poco, a rare unreleased Dillard & Clark track, Michael Nesmith's First National Band, early Linda Ronstadt, a country & western classic from Ma...
John music historian John Einarson for the second hour of his look at some fascinating UK bands from the early 1970s who never made much of an impact in North America including Wild Turkey, Shoot, SNAFU, Family, Streetwalkers, Hookfoot, Budgie, and The Move plus plenty of backstory on the artists and tracks.
Join award-winning music historian and author John Einarson for another episode of My Generation featuring tracks from his extensive music collection. On My Generation #11, John explores many of the hard rock bands he heard while living in the UK in the early '70s, some of whom may not have been heard in North America such as Babe Ruth, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Spooky Tooth, Mott The Hoople, Sammy, Patto, Boxer, and great album tracks from Free and Procol Harum. Plenty of backstory w...
Enjoy another episode of the finest early country rock from country-rock expert, author and music historian John Einarson.
Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he digs deep into the folk music boom which began in 1958 with The Kingston Trio's pop hit "Tom Dooley". John plays many of the songs that became pop music hits in the wake of that groundbreaking record including songs by The New Christy Minstrels, Serendipity Singers, Rooftop Singers, The Travellers, Bob Gibson, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, The Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem, The Journeymen with John Phillips and Scott McKenzie, Au Go Go Singers feat...
Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he digs into the folk music boom which began in 1958 with The Kingston Trio's pop hit "Tom Dooley" and plays many of the songs that became pop music hits in the wake of that groundbreaking record.
Join author, music historian and country rock expert John Einarson for another look back (and forward too this episode) at the recordings and artists who pioneered the blending of rock and country music. Great tracks and plenty of backstories.
Music historian and author John Einarson continues with rare and fascinating tracks from his collection and the stories and info behind them. Enjoy.
Join music historian and author John Einarson for another smorgasbord of tracks from his extensive collection plus the stories behind the songs and artists.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of Night Moves featuring songs selected by music historian and author John Einarson for your pleasure. Episode 7 includes tracks by the Danny Kirwan-led Fleetwood Mac, Nick Drake, Camel, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Richie Havens, Sandy Denny and Fotheringay plus more. Turn down the lights, kick back and let the music take you away.
John music historian, author and guitar player John Einarson as he explores guitarist extraordinaire Jeff Beck's early years with some awesome recordings.
Enjoy the second hour of choice selections from author and music historian John Einarson.
Enjoy selected tracks and their history from music historian and author John Einarson.
Join country rock authority, historian and author John Einarson as he presents tracks from the origins of country rock.
Enjoy the second hour of choice tracks and platter chatter with music historian and author John Einarson.
Enjoy a potpouri of choice tracks and platter with music historian and author John Einarson.
Join author and music historian as he takes a look at some of the best-known Classic Rock songs beginning in 1970. John's upcoming book "Born To Be Wild: 1968 and the Origins of Classic Rock" will be published by Rowman & Littlefield Books in 2025.
Musicologist John Einarson hosts another episode of Desperados examining the recordings at the root of what would become country rock.
Enjoy a selection of rockin' Christmas songs with host John Einarson.
An interview with Richard Campbell the author of the book "Gettin' Kinda Itchie", a chronicle of the early years of each of the Mamas ans the Papas.