A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music Podcast
Taking listeners on a trip through the golden age of psychedelia from the mid-sixties to Altamont. Researched & presented by 6 Music’s Marc Riley and music journalist Rob Hughes.
A definitive, but light-hearted look at the world of mid to late-Sixties psychedelia. Exploring the world changing counter-culture on both sides of the Atlantic via music, art, mind-bending band names and an impressive rogues gallery. Paying homage to legends such as Hendrix and Pink Floyd whilst celebrating lesser-known artists like Linda Perhacs. Some wonderful stories too - George Clinton’s hair-straightening job, The Beatles’ chauffeur on backing vocals and what Brian Wilson and his brothers did when their mum and dad went on holiday. Researched and presented by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 6 Music’s Marc Riley and music journalist Rob Hughes. Adult themes and drugs references mentioned throughout.
Episodes to download
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A to Z of Punk: W is for Wally, Wire and Wreckless Eric
Tue 24 Oct 2017
Lost Pistol Wally Nightingale, 'not-a-punk-band' Wire and the success of Wreckless Eric
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A to Z of Punk: X,Y & Z is for X-Ray Spex, Y and Less Than Zero
Tue 24 Oct 2017
Stories about X-Ray Spex Poly Styrene, The Pop Group's first album 'Y' and Elvis Costello
