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In this episode we conclude the story of the Misunderstood, one of the seminal psychedelic groups of the 1960s. Lead singer Rick Brown shares the story of their rapid rise and fall in England, and his remarkable adventures afterwards that took
In this episode we begin the story of the Misunderstood, one of the most exciting and innovative psychedelic groups of the 1960s. Lead singer Rick Brown talks to Mike Stax about the early days of the band in Riverside, California, their associa
In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Pretty Things bass player and songwriter Wally Waller about the heady days of 1969 and 1970, and the making of their post-psychedelic masterpiece, Parachute.https://wallywaller-beyondtheprettythings.bandca
Outtakes from Mike's March 15, 2023 interview with Derv Gordon of The Equals, lead singer of the trailblazing UK rock/soul/pop group best-known for smash hits like “Baby Come Back” and “Viva Bobby Joe”.Please support the podcast by joining ou
Don Stevenson of Moby Grape returns for another interview. This time we talk about Moby Grape’s grim times in 1968, and go track-by-track on their wonderful yet overlooked third album, Moby Grape ’69. The band’s biographer, Cam Cobb, joins the
In this episode we plunge back into the world of the Pretty Things. Mike Stax interviews bass player and founder member John Stax about the group’s early days along with a track-by-track exploration of their fabulous debut album and wild storie
In this episode Mike Stax talks to the dynamic lead singer of the Chocolate Watchband about the history and legacy of one of the greatest California garage/psych bands of the 1960s.https://www.facebook.com/chocolatewatchband/Please support
In the episode Mike Stax interviews Dick Taylor, lead guitarist and founder member of the Pretty Things about their flawlessly brilliant 1965 album Get the Picture? Along with an immersive track by track examination, Dick shares strange and hil
For this episode we take another trip into the Ugly Things tape archive for a January 1995 interview with Johnny Ramone. Johnny talked to Mike Stax about growing up in the ‘50s and ‘60s in Forest Hills, New York, his high school garage band the
For this episode we dug back into the Ugly Things tape vaults for an interview with Ian McLagan of the Small Faces recorded in January 2014. Mac chats about his many wild adventures with the Small Faces, recording for Immediate Records, songwri
In this episode we explore the British R&B scene of the mid-60s through the eyes of someone who experienced it first-hand, Derek Griffiths of the Artwoods.https://www.facebook.com/TheArtwoods/Please support the podcast by joining our Patre
In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Hank Rank, drummer for the seminal 1970s West Coast punk rock group, CRIME: San Francisco’s First & Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Band.FOR MORE ON CRIME:Watch: "San Francisco's First and Only Rock'n'Roll Movie: CRIME
In this episode P.J. Proby’s talks about adventures and misadventures in England 1964-66 and his second Hollywood phase in 1966-68.https://www.facebook.com/pjproby/Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingsp
In this unforgettable episode, Mike Stax talks to singer and hell-raiser P.J. Proby, who shares amazing stories about his early days in the music business in Hollywood, 1957-64, and his momentous arrival in England in 1964 to appear on a Beatle
In this special episode we’re flipping the script with guest host Carl Rusk interviewing Mike Stax about the 40-year history of Ugly Things magazine—the world’s longest-running rock ‘n’ roll fanzine.Please support the podcast by joining our P
In this episode we went deep into the Ugly Things archives for an unforgettable conversation with Sean Bonniwell of the Music Machine, one of the most original and innovative garage bands of the ‘60s. The interview with the visionary songwriter
Mike Stax chats with Peter Stanfield, the author of two groundbreaking new books, Pin-Ups 1972: Third Generation Rock 'n' Roll, and The Who: A Band With Built-In Hate. Topics of discussion include the rock scene and the early days of punk in th
Ugly Things 40th Anniversary Weekender, August 25-27, San Diego. Come join us at the Casbah and the Whistle Stop for a celebration of 40 years of bringing you the very best in garage, psychedelic and beat music! We have some great bands and DJ
Mike Stax talks to drummer/songwriter Don Stevenson and Moby Grape biographer Cam Cobb. Don shares stories about the band’s formation and the making of their monumental 1967 debut album.Cam Cobb's definitive book on the band, "What's Big and
Mike Stax talks to the ultimate psychedelic record expert Paul Major and Dave Gebroe, host and producer of the Discograffiti podcast, about the strange, alluring world of 1960s and ‘70s private press albums.Support us by joining our Patreon a
In this episode Mike Stax interviews Cyril Jordan of the Flamin’ Groovies, one of the all-time greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands.  In this episode, Cyril shares stories about the making of their seminal albums Sneakers, Supersnazz, Flamingo and Teen
Mike Stax talks to Johnny Echols, founder member and lead guitarist of LOVE, about the making of their second album, Da Capo. Completed in the autumn of 1966 and released in January 1967, Da Capo was an innovative fusion of jazz and rock that i
In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Derv Gordon, lead singer of the trailblazing UK rock/soul/pop group the Equals. Although best-known for smash hits like “Baby Come Back” and “Viva Bobby Joe,” the band’s catalogue—and their story – runs much
In this episode we travel to New York City in the mid-sixties, the world of the Magicians, whose signature song “Invitation to Cry” appeared on the seminal Nuggets compilation. Mike Stax unpacks their remarkable story with writer Walter Roland
In this episode Mike Stax talks to Neil Norman and Alec Palao about their feature length documentary The Seeds: Pushin’ Too Hard. Neil’s father Gene Norman signed the Seeds to his GNP-Crescendo record label in 1965, and Neil spent countless hou
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