Posts From Jeff Tamarkin
Wes Wilson, San Francisco Psychedelic Poster Artist, Dead at 82
Wilson was known for inventing and popularizing a ‘psychedelic’ font around 1966 that made the letters look like they were moving or melting.
Read MoreGeorge ‘Pops’ Chambers, of Chambers Brothers, Dies
The brothers started out as a gospel quartet, and then became a soul band fused with psychedelia. They scored a huge hit in 1968 with “Time Has Come Today”
Read MoreThe Woodstock 50 Artist Lineup: What to Make of It
No one attending Woodstock 50 will like every scheduled performer. But there’s plenty worth checking out, among both younger and older artists.
Read MoreRemembering Toots Thielemans, Harmonica Master
He has been described as the greatest harmonica player in the world. Though most of his career was in jazz, he collaborated with many rock legends
Read MoreAug 21, 2021: Don Everly, Older Half of the Everly Brothers, Dies
The siblings, among the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, influenced the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel and many others.
Read MoreAug 10, 2025: Bobby Whitlock—Derek & the Dominos Keyboardist—Dies
In addition to his work with Clapton, he also contributed to George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass.’
Read MoreAug 6, 2020: Wayne Fontana, ‘Game of Love’ British Invasion Singer, Dies
The singer left the Mindbenders in frustration after they scored their sole big hit, and they went on to have another without him
Read MoreThe Singer Who Turned Down Led Zeppelin
When passing on Jimmy Page’s invitation, he recommended a singer he knew named Robert Plant.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2021: Paul Cotton, Longtime Poco Guitarist/Vocalist, Dies
The guitarist and vocalist, a mainstay of the country-rock legends for nearly 40 years, wrote such Poco favorites as “Bad Weather” and “Heart of the Night.”
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