1945-2009John passed away peacefully on July 21, 2009 at the age of 64 in Mexico, where he had retired several years ago. It is with great sadness that we relay this news, and extend our deepest condolences to his family and all his many fans out there.
His songs inspired us in so many ways. His energy, passion and commitment to the New Riders brought us all so much joy over the years. We can all be thankful that his music and legacy will live on forever.
This should make for a fun weekend. I have the great fortune of living about ten feet away. Which should make for one hell of a party. I'm not a big fan of Moe, but that's alright. I can work around that. I got a hash ball the size of my eyeball, and a fridge full of beer. Hope to see you there, for the some of the good times.
Here are three amazing soundboards from three amazing nights, at The Fillmore West, in San Francisco. It's A Beautiful Day opened for The Yardbirds every night. If you haven't had a chance to hear them, this is a great place to start. These shows came before they released their first self titled album in 1969. This San Fransisco band has all the psychedelia you need, to keep you warm at night. They combine a original mix of Blues, Folk, Rock and of coarse Psychedelic music. I didn't know a lot about these ladies and gentlemen, until the last year or so. And honestly, I have know idea how they slipped by. I feel lucky to be introduced to something old that is new to me. I hope it turns out that way for you.
It's been three years since the passing of this great Psychedelic Pioneer. Here is a really strong compilation of music from both his Pink Floyd and his solo career. If you are hardcore about Syd Barret you have probably heard it all before. It's just nice to hear some of these alternate takes put together for a new listening experience. I thought it would make a nice listen on July 7th, the day of his passing.
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