A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
BBC Radio 6 Music
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 BBC 6 Music’s Marc Riley and music journalist Rob Hughes. Adult themes and drugs references mentioned throughout.
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M is for Middle Earth, Mardas and Mamas and Papas. Part 3
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
07/17/18 • 23 min
Michelle Phillips is served with a writ to leave the Mamas and The Papas, Mama Cass is involved in blanketgate & Magic Alex promises The Beatles x ray cameras and invisible paint.
A to Z of Punk: A is for Anarchy, Ants and Adverts
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
10/24/17 • 17 min
Stories from the notorious Anarchy Tour in 1976, how watching The Sex Pistols inspired Stuart Goddard to form Adam and the Ants and ‘One Chord Wonders’ The Adverts get a deserved mention.
A to Z of Punk: F is for Falling Out, Fire Engines and Factory
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
10/24/17 • 21 min
Tales of The Fall with its 66 members, the phenomenon of fanzines including the bible of the punk movement, ‘Sniffing Glue’ fanzine plus the ubiquitous record label Factory Records, set up in 1978 by Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus.
A to Z of Punk: L is for Lux Interior, Lydia Lunch and Lesser Free Trade Hall
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
10/24/17 • 23 min
Marc and Rob champion the letter L including Lux Interior of the Cramps, who was once described as "a cross between Iggy Pop and Lurch". Lydia Lunch meets Brian Eno in New York and No Wave is born. Also tales about the Lesser Free Trade Hall, the venue famous for the Sex Pistols concert credited for the start of the punk rock movement.
A to Z of Punk: P is for Punk and Post Punk (obviously)
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
10/24/17 • 22 min
P can only be for Punk and its close relative Post Punk. It's also for Pere Ubu, Public Image and the Prefects. Plus we discover just who invented the Pogo and why.
A to Z of Punk: U & V are for Undertones, Upstarts and Vibrators
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
10/24/17 • 22 min
The A-Z of Punk brings you two letters for the price of one with U and V, for Undertones, Upstarts and Vivienne Westwood. Learn how Sid Vicious was named after a hamster (yes, really) and how Charlie Harper went from hairdresser to punk hero.
Welcome to the A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
07/17/18 • 16 min
Full length introductory episode to welcome you to the box set. Marc and Rob set out their stall discussing the main themes and players & their flexible approach to the alphabet!
A is for Acid, Animals and Ambrose Slade
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
07/17/18 • 24 min
Did you know the Rolling Stones took a witch on tour with them? How drugs affected the 13th Floor Elevators' Roky Erickson and the treatment he had to endure? It's all in here.
B is for Barrett, Buckley and Byrds
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
07/17/18 • 21 min
When Syd met Gilmore, what is the definition of psycedelia, the truth about the Byrds song Eight Miles High and how a gift of a banjo aged 13, influenced the young Tim Buckley.
M is for Moody Blues, Misunderstood and Magical Mystery Tour. Part 2
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music
07/17/18 • 22 min
Facts - The Beatles's Magical Mystery Tour reaches only number 2 in the UK charts, John Peel champions The Misunderstood and The Moody Blues perform their first gig in 1964.
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How many episodes does A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music have?
A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music cover?
The podcast is about Music and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music?
The episode title 'A is for Acid, Animals and Ambrose Slade' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music?
The average episode length on A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music is 22 minutes.
When was the first episode of A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music?
The first episode of A to Z of Psychedelia on 6 Music was released on Oct 24, 2017.
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