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The Grumbleweeds

Posted on June 7, 2013 by ronkanefiles

I read that Graham Walker passed away; I’ve owned this LP by The Grumbleweeds since 1979!  BBC REH 372 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grumbleweeds_Radio_Show  

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Christine Amphlett

Posted on April 23, 2013 by ronkanefiles

Goodbye to Christine Amphlett, the singer of The Divinyls.

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Peter Banks (1947 – 2013)

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ronkanefiles
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Alvin Lee (1944 – 2013)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ronkanefiles

3-7-13                         Alvin Lee Goodbye Alvin Lee of Ten Years After.  If you have any question about who Mr. Lee was, go get your copy of “Woodstock’ and watch TYA’s performance of “I’m Goin’ Home”. CD                ALVIN LEE AND COMPANY (Collection)                                                     … Continue reading →

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Scott McKenzie (1939 – 2012)

Posted on August 21, 2012 by ronkanefiles

The Voice of Scott McKenzie (1967) R.I.P. Scott McKenzie

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Jon Lord (1941 – 2012)

Posted on July 17, 2012 by ronkanefiles

Rest In Peace, Jon Lord, 1941 – 2012 – one of the architects of “heavy metal / hard rock” has died. More tomorrow…  

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Lol Coxhill, R.I.P.

Posted on July 10, 2012 by ronkanefiles

It is with sadness that I report the death of British saxophone player Lol Coxhill. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lol_Coxhill I first stumbled across Lol Coxhill in the early 70’s, as a member of Kevin Ayers band, “The Whole World”. Shortly thereafter, I found … Continue reading →

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Peter Bergman (1939 – 2012)

Posted on March 10, 2012 by ronkanefiles

Peter Bergman of The Firesign Theatre has died, here in Los Angeles. The Firesign Theatre were very important to me, while growing up.  My late brother and I were always very fond of Peter Bergman – his voice, his wit … Continue reading →

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Ken Russell (Obit)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by ronkanefiles

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Russell Ken Russell (1927 – 2011) – I can’t tell you how many hours of my young life were spent watching Ken Russell films!  I saw “Mahler” and “Savage Messiah” so many times! After “discovering” Russell’s films in the 70’s, … Continue reading →

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Michael Garrick

Posted on November 23, 2011 by ronkanefiles

Michael Garrick (1933 – 2011) I just found out about his death.  I really like his playing with the Don Rendell / Ian Carr Quintet, circa ’65 – ’69.  An amazing pianist.

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