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Joe Meek Photo copyright © Clive Bubley 1967-2005
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From April 15th, 2002:
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Episode 17
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The Delta Cats and Jackie Brenston
The amazing world of Joe Meek
Motor-boating with Vic Chesnutt
A career-making hit from Clem Snide
The last man on earth: Loudon Wainwright
One giant leap with Baaba Maal
Afrobeat from Brooklyn's Antibalas
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This song, from Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, is considered to be the first rock and roll record ever made. It's available now on the compilation, Loud, Fast and Out Of Control.
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Jackie Brenston
Watch: Rocket "88"
from the CD Loud, Fast and Out Of Control (Rhino)
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Listen NPR's feature on the Moondog Coronation Ball from All Things Considered.
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Joe Meek Photo copyright © Clive Bubley 1967-2005
The Tornados recorded this Joe Meek tune in 1962. It was the biggest hit for Meek, Britain's enigmatic independent record producer.
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The Tornados
Watch: Telstar
from the CD It's Hard to Believe: The Amazing World of Joe Meek (Razor & Tie)
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You can learn more about Joe Meek from Barry Cleveland's biography, Joe Meek's Bold Techniques
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One of the most loved and admired artists on the art/alt rock scene, Vic Chesnutt wrote, recorded, and mixed this CD by himself with a desktop computer.
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Vic Chesnutt
Watch: Very Friendly Lighthouses
from the CD Left to His Own Devices (Spin Art)
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Listen to a review of Vic Chesnutt's album, The Salesman and Bernadette, from NPR's All Things Considered, 1998.
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Clem Snide was a punkish band from Boston before morphing into a New York City rock band. This song, used as the theme for NBC TV's show, Ed, put Clem Snide on the map.
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Clem Snide
Watch: Moment In The Sun
from the CD The Ghost of Fashion (Spin Art)
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Listen to an interview with Clem Snide about their break-out theme song from NPR's All Things Considered.
Visit the official Web site for Clem Snide.
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Loudon Wainwright III is known for comical, playful songs. But this collection is more somber, reflecting on grief and loss.
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Loudon Wainwright III
Watch: Last Man On Earth
from the CD Last Man On Earth (Red House)
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Listen to an interview with Loudon Wainwright III from NPR's Fresh Air.
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Baaba Maal's "Dunya Salam" is part of a new collection of music and spoken word gathered from around the world and the basis for the film, "1 Giant Leap."
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Baaba Maal
Watch: Dunya Salam
from the CD 1 Giant Leap (Palm Pictures)
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Listen to a feature on Baaba Maal from NPR's All Things Considered, 1994.
Visit the official Web site for Baaba Maal.
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Nigerian musician Fela Kuti created the Afrobeat sound in the 1960s. Today it's kept alive with Brooklyn's multiethnic Antibalas.
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Antibalas
Watch: Gabe's New Joint
from the CD Talkitif (Nija Tune)
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Listen to an interview with Antibalas from NPR's Weekend All Things Considered.
Visit the official Web site for Antibalas.
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