Jimi Hendrix changed music forever. He left the planet 50 years ago on September 18, 1970. In a span of only 3 years, he changed music forever. This is a remembrance.
Reviews & Commentary
Jimi Hendrix Gone 50 Years Ago
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Coming Up
Thursday, May 7, 2020 – Remembering Florian Schneider.
We remember Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider who passed at 73. We’ll also hear new music from the Sigur Ros singer Jonsi, and a decent album from guitarist John Gregorius.
Reviews & Commentary
Bassist Erik Scott Leaves the Planet R.I.P.
Bassist Erik Scott has left the planet. Former bassist with Flo & Eddie, Alice Cooper and Sonia Dada, he birthed a second career with atmospheric bass instrumentals. John Diliberto remembers.
Playlists
Thursday, January 10, 2019 – Echoes Program 1902D
On the next Echoes, we mark the two-year anniversary of David Bowie’s departure from the planet. We’ll dig into some of the Starman’s music including his collaborations with Brian Eno.
Program Highlights
Violinist Didier Lockwood R.I.P. at Age 62
Didier Lockwood was a firebrand French violinist, mentored by Stephane Grappelli and named an heir to Jean-Luc Ponty. He was part of the 1980s fusion scene. He Died at 62 on February 18, 2018.
Program Highlights
Echoes Podcast Special: Pierre Henry R.I.P. at 89
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Pierre Henry virtually invented the idea of sampling. Just using phonograph recordings, many of them custom made, he sampled the world and turned it into what became musique concrète.
Interview Podcast
Remembering Richard Burmer in Echoes Podcast
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On the 10th anniversary of his death, we remember electronic composer Richard Burmer. He created musical fantasies and imaginary orchestras before dying tragically and alone at the age of 50. Hear his story in the Echoes Podcast with Stephen Hill, Steve Roach, Hollan Holmes and Michael Hoppé.