It could never be proven what The Standells were referring to when they encouraged their fans to "Try It". Was it sex, drugs, or something else? Whatever the case, the content was too much for McLendon and KLIF.

New YouTube interview: From Clover to the Doobies: John McFee on Van Morrison, Elvis Costello and the rediscovered Jackdawg album. A reminder that some of the best rock stories come from the people who didn’t chase the spotlight @liberationhall.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS9c...

New YouTube interview: From Clover to the Doobies: John McFee on Van Morrison, Elvis Costello and the rediscovered Jackdawg album. A reminder that some of the best rock stories come from the people who didn’t chase the spotlight @liberationhall.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS9c...

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New podcast: Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty look back at how Renaissance took flight, from the post-Yardbirds rebuild to the orchestral force that defined their 1970s success thestrangebrew.co.uk/annie-haslam...

New podcast: Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty look back at how Renaissance took flight, from the post-Yardbirds rebuild to the orchestral force that defined their 1970s success thestrangebrew.co.uk/annie-haslam...

The @strangebrewpod.bsky.social with a wonderful interview with @thegrahamparker.bsky.social about the book grahamparkershowlinwind.net and other parts of his career. #music #singersongwriter #rockmusic

Thank you the Strange Brew folks! GP😎

New video: Graham Parker goes behind Howlin’ Wind, from suburban beginnings to finding his sound with The Rumour. @thegrahamparker.bsky.social revisits the making of his debut and the drive that’s kept him writing ever since www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-rc...

New interview: From supporting Jimi Hendrix to recording with Chris White, Tom Marshall has lived the full life of a working musician. In this new interview he talks about his autobiography Catch a Falling Star and long-lost recordings @thechriswhiteex.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/tom-marshall/

New interview: From supporting Jimi Hendrix to recording with Chris White, Tom Marshall has lived the full life of a working musician. In this new interview he talks about his autobiography Catch a Falling Star and long-lost recordings @thechriswhiteex.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/tom-marshall/

New podcast: Peter Hammill reflects on life at the edge of the mainstream, from the spirit of prog and punk to the unexpected emotions that come with revisiting his past @burningshed.com #peterhammill thestrangebrew.co.uk/peter-hammill/

New podcast: Peter Hammill reflects on life at the edge of the mainstream, from the spirit of prog and punk to the unexpected emotions that come with revisiting his past @burningshed.com #peterhammill thestrangebrew.co.uk/peter-hammill/

Someone might read this and say "Hey, Where is Guys Like Me? Where is It's Not, where is You Do? Where is Freeway? Where is Little Bombs" But I say, Hey, there are enough amazing Aimee Mann songs to go around because the woman can do no wrong. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...

New video: @billybragg.bsky.social talks about A People’s History, his early years, political awakenings, and why he still believes songs can make people believe the world can change #billybragg www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YAm...

New video: @billybragg.bsky.social talks about A People’s History, his early years, political awakenings, and why he still believes songs can make people believe the world can change #billybragg www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YAm...

New interview: Nouvelle Vague turn punk into bossa nova and attitude into hush. Mélanie Pain on why the spell still works after twenty-one years #nouvellevague thestrangebrew.co.uk/melanie-pain...

New video: I had a fascinating chat with brendan b brown of @wheatus.com about life after a global hit. We talk about Teenage Dirtbag, what it takes to stay independent, and how the band built a lasting connection with fans 25 years on www.youtube.com/watch?v=asPh...

Brian R Banks explores the John Lees' Barclay James Harvest album Relativity, tracing how their sound still bends time without ever breaking its spell @cherryredrecords.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/relativity-j...

Brian R Banks explores the John Lees' Barclay James Harvest album Relativity, tracing how their sound still bends time without ever breaking its spell @cherryredrecords.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/relativity-j...

New podcast: Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Stu Cook speaks about the band’s legacy, his thoughts on John Fogerty’s re-recordings, and the long-lost Jackdawg album finally seeing the light of day #CreedenceClearwaterRevival thestrangebrew.co.uk/stu-cook-cre...

New podcast: Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Stu Cook speaks about the band’s legacy, his thoughts on John Fogerty’s re-recordings, and the long-lost Jackdawg album finally seeing the light of day #CreedenceClearwaterRevival thestrangebrew.co.uk/stu-cook-cre...

In the final instalment of Wheels on Fire, Scott Shea traces how Dylan and The Hawks turned jeers into triumph and forged The Band #BobDylan thestrangebrew.co.uk/wheels-on-fi...

In the final instalment of Wheels on Fire, Scott Shea traces how Dylan and The Hawks turned jeers into triumph and forged The Band #BobDylan thestrangebrew.co.uk/wheels-on-fi...

New video: Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty together. In this new interview they revisit the birth of Renaissance, Annie’s remarkable audition, Betty Thatcher’s otherworldly lyrics and how the group won over America #progressiverock www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv6k...

New video: Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty together. In this new interview they revisit the birth of Renaissance, Annie’s remarkable audition, Betty Thatcher’s otherworldly lyrics and how the group won over America #progressiverock www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv6k...

Here's a great interview with Peter Hammill by Jason Barnard @strangebrewpod.bsky.social, discussing PH's long career and the recent boxset. Also some kind words from Jason towards the end about my upcoming book! youtu.be/2XMEQ1wLzPQ?...

New video: Peter Hammill talks about his new solo box set and the deep links between his solo work and Van der Graaf Generator #peterhammill @burningshed.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XME...

New video: Peter Hammill talks about his new solo box set and the deep links between his solo work and Van der Graaf Generator #peterhammill @burningshed.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XME...

New interview: Kit Major @kitmajor.bsky.social talks punk, identity and why rock should feel dangerous again. Teenage Wannabe, glitter, grime and the thrill of living slightly off-balance thestrangebrew.co.uk/kit-major/

Music historian Tony Bacon is writing a book on Regent Sounds Studio. He’s looking for anything about No.4 Denmark Street (1951–1981) & the Tottenham Court Road studio (c1966–1971). If you recorded there, email tony at tonybacon.co.uk

Another fantastic evening at The CAT Club yesterday. Pulp are one of my all-time favourite groups so it was particularly special to bring Mark Webber to Pontefract. Thanks to The CAT Club team for their support @imwithpulp.bsky.social #pulp

New podcast: John Lees of Barclay James Harvest reflects on Abbey Road nights, John Lennon’s guitar and why Child of the Universe still pleads for peace, all while unveiling the new album Relativity #progrock thestrangebrew.co.uk/john-lees-ba...

New podcast: John Lees of Barclay James Harvest reflects on Abbey Road nights, John Lennon’s guitar and why Child of the Universe still pleads for peace, all while unveiling the new album Relativity #progrock thestrangebrew.co.uk/john-lees-ba...

Another fantastic evening at The CAT Club yesterday. Pulp are one of my all-time favourite groups so it was particularly special to bring Mark Webber to Pontefract. Thanks to The CAT Club team for their support @imwithpulp.bsky.social #pulp

Very sad to hear about the passing of Dave Ball. Five years ago Dave shared his influences and Soft Cell highlights on The Strange Brew thestrangebrew.co.uk/dave-ball-so...

Very sad to hear about the passing of Dave Ball. Five years ago Dave shared his influences and Soft Cell highlights on The Strange Brew thestrangebrew.co.uk/dave-ball-so...

Tom Newman helped build the studio that launched Virgin Records and was the first to believe in Tubular Bells. In this new interview he looks back on Mike Oldfield and the unlikely chain of events that changed British music forever #MikeOldfield thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/t...

Tom Newman helped build the studio that launched Virgin Records and was the first to believe in Tubular Bells. In this new interview he looks back on Mike Oldfield and the unlikely chain of events that changed British music forever #MikeOldfield thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/t...

Excellent overview by @parlogram.bsky.social of Paul McCartney's hugely underappreciated Press To Play album. Eric Stewart felt the same www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqhw...

New interview: Gazpacho’s Thomas Andersen on Magic 8 Ball. Fate vs choice, identity in flux, a scrapped comet concept, and why their songs find the story by themselves #gazpacho #progrock thestrangebrew.co.uk/thomas-ander...

New interview: Gazpacho’s Thomas Andersen on Magic 8 Ball. Fate vs choice, identity in flux, a scrapped comet concept, and why their songs find the story by themselves #gazpacho #progrock thestrangebrew.co.uk/thomas-ander...

New podcast: Archivist Rob Caiger reveals how he uncovered lost master tapes from Small Faces and Humble Pie, restoring their classic albums @roomforravers.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/nice-and-imm...

New interview: Ted Leonard on Spock's Beard’s new album, The Archaeoptimist. Despite honouring their past, this is no retread @burningshed.com thestrangebrew.co.uk/the-archaeop...

New interview: Ted Leonard on Spock's Beard’s new album, The Archaeoptimist. Despite honouring their past, this is no retread @burningshed.com thestrangebrew.co.uk/the-archaeop...

New podcast: Archivist Rob Caiger reveals how he uncovered lost master tapes from Small Faces and Humble Pie, restoring their classic albums @roomforravers.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/nice-and-imm...

On Oct. 24, @liberationhall.bsky.social will reissue the debut album by JACKDAWG, a 1990 supergroup which featured John McFee and Keith Knudsen (Doobie Brothers) alongside Stu Cook (CCR). Recently Stu spoke with @strangebrewpod.bsky.social. youtu.be/p-NhgO2513k?... #countryrock #RRHOF

New video: Stu Cook opens up about life in Creedence Clearwater Revival, his views on John Fogerty’s re-recordings, and the long-lost Jackdawg album #creedence #creedenceclearwaterrevival www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Nh...

New podcast: Judie Tzuke was always out of step with the story people wanted to tell. She reflects on near misses, quiet resilience and her upcoming UK Tour thestrangebrew.co.uk/judie-tzuke/

New podcast: Judie Tzuke was always out of step with the story people wanted to tell. She reflects on near misses, quiet resilience and her upcoming UK Tour thestrangebrew.co.uk/judie-tzuke/