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This week’s Rush Hour Blues gets you stoked for guitarist Jorma Kaukonen’s Monday, April 7th appearance @crestsacramento.

The legendary Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna guitarist will share his experiences with rock, folk, and of course, The Blues.

Join Sacramento’s K-ZAP this Friday, 5p as your host Bill Prescott explores this legendary San Francisco psychedelia pioneer’s bluesiest moments.

RHB is sponsored by @blackrockauto 1313 C Street Sacramento. They can do stuff!

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On this day April 3, 1980 Robin Trower played Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium.

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@chrissiehyndemusic on that one time she bought her own signature guitar off the shelf

Throughout her decades-spanning career, trailblazer Chrissie Hynde has become as inextricably linked to her Ice Blue Telecaster as her ability for laser-focused songwriting.

Therefore, it comes as no surprise that when Fender approached her to craft her own signature guitar, her trusty companion would serve as the blueprint.

“I got it in the early days, somewhere in New York City.

“The guy had two Teles and I wanted to get one. One was a blue one and one had the original finish.

“So the guy in the shop said, ‘Well, this one has the original finish, the white one, so it’s going to be worth more.’ I said, ‘Give me the blue one.’ So that’s where I first got my blue one.”

Fast-forward to 2021, and while she initially tried to design a completely different guitar, she couldn’t help but gravitate towards her road-worn guitar.

“But in the end, I thought, ‘I don’t even want a guitar. I like my guitar.’ So I said, ‘If you want to make me a signature guitar, just copy the one I’ve got. There you go. That’s it.’”

And it turns out that having a signature guitar you can buy off the shelf is pretty handy, especially if you’re stuck in a random city without your go-to guitar – an experience Hynde had firsthand.

“I was in Paris and I walked by a guitar shop,” she relates. “I was staying in Paris at the time. I didn’t have a guitar because I won’t carry anything. Anyway, I walked by this shop and at the back of the shop, I saw the Chrissie Hynde signature guitar.

“I thought, ‘there’s my guitar. Great.’ So I walked in and I said, ‘Can I get that guitar, the one at the end there?’ The guy said, ‘Yeah,’ put it in the case and gave it to me. I went to pay for it and I gave my credit card. He looked at the name on the credit card and then he looked up at me [laughs]. He said, ‘Oh, can I have a selfie with you?’”

Hydne’s tongue-in-cheek response? “‘Yeah, if you carry the guitar across the street’ [laughs] and he did.”

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The Producer That Nearly Ruined @georgeharrisonofficial’s Solo Career: “I Got So Tired of That”

George Harrison’s solo career produced one of the most successful albums from any ex-Beatle, “All Things Must Pass.”

However, he failed to reach that same level of success in his subsequent work. That’s not to say he didn’t have several gems left in him. “Living in the Material World” produced many timeless Harrison tracks. “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)” proved to be one of Harrison’s calling cards.

The effort becomes even more impressive when you learn of the nightmare working conditions he made this album.

“Living in the Material World”
was the follow-up to “All Things Must Pass.” Harrison took a unique approach to this album, opting for something completely different in tone instead of trying to capitalize on past successes.

He once again tapped Phil Spector to produce this album, hoping he could apply the same magic to this effort. Spector was a highly sought-after producer, known for collaborating with the Beatles and the individual members in their solo careers.

Unfortunately, Spector was battling alcoholism amid his production duties on “Living in the Material World.” He was so absent from the studio time that he barely warrants the title of “producer.”

“Phil couldn’t last in the studio for more than a few hours…[He] kept falling over and breaking his ankles, wrists,” Harrison once said. “The guy who was his helper was having heart attacks. [He] was never there. I literally used to have to go and break into the hotel to get him. Then he used to have 18 cherry brandies before he could get himself down to the studio. I got so tired of that because I needed somebody to help. I was ending up with more work than if I’d just been doing it on my own.”

Nevertheless, “Living in the Material World” did prove to be successful, but it was largely the last album that made waves for Harrison in his career. If Spector hadn’t ultimately pulled through on this album, Harrison’s career might have never survived past it.

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Big news! We`re thrilled to have the support of MediumRare Records & Collectibles and the entire WAL Artists Lofts and Market as they celebrate their 10th anniversary on "First Friday," April 4th, from 5-7 PM. Join us for surprises in every cool shop, a vintage poster and collectibles show, a DJ, and a stunning tribute to the creation of the WAL building at 11th & R Street. Get the full scoop at (916) 505-5191. Don`t miss out! #WAL10thAnniversary #FirstFriday #MediumRareRecords …

@thebeatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows” and the Books That Inspired It

On April 1, 1966, John Lennon and Paul McCartney walked into Indica Gallery and Bookshop, owned by local counterculture author Barry Miles. (Miles would also go on to write Paul McCartney’s official biography, Many Years From Now, in the late 1990s.)

Lennon’s eyes soon alighted upon a copy of The Psychedelic Experience, Dr. Timothy Leary’s psychedelic version of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. John was delighted.”

Settling down on a nearby settee with his new find, Lennon began flipping through Leary’s The Psychedelic Experience. In the book’s introduction, Leary writes, “Trust your divinity, trust your brain, trust your companions. Whenever in doubt, turn off your mind, relax, float downstream.” If that sounds familiar, it’s because Lennon would use that final phrase verbatim to open his song, “Tomorrow Never Knows.”

While most people used Dr. Timothy Leary’s The Psychedelic Experience to achieve spiritual enlightenment through the use of psychedelic drugs, John Lennon used it to write the closing track off the Beatles’ 1966 album, Revolver: “Tomorrow Never Knows.”

The song was a definite shift in a headier direction, but not everyone in the band was convinced Lennon really knew the message he was sending out into the world.

As George Harrison put it in Anthology, “The whole point is that we are the song. The self is coming from a state of pure awareness, from the state of being. All the rest that comes about in the outward manifestation of the physical world is just clutter.”

“I am not too sure if John actually fully understood what he was saying,” Harrison continued. “He knew he was onto something when he saw those words and turned them into a song. But to have experienced what the lyrics in that song are actually about? I don’t know if he fully understood it.”

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On this day April 1, 1975 @journeyofficial released their eponymous debut studio album featuring former Santana members Gregg Rolie as lead singer and Neal Schon as lead guitarist.

Journey recorded a demo album prior to the release of “Journey,” with the same songs in different order and with Prairie Prince as the drummer who was later replaced by Aynsley Dunbar on the debut album.

Additional tracks were recorded including instrumental pieces, that did not make it to the final product, including the original title track of the demo album, “Charge of the Light Brigade.”

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On this day April 1, 1973 @neilyoungarchives and @lindaronstadtmusic played Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium.

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Watch @officialthewho Play ‘The Song Is Over’ for First Time Ever in Concert

The “Who’s Next” song came out in 1971, but it took 54 years and more than 1,000 concerts before the band attempted to play it before a live audience.

The Who released their landmark LP “Who’s Next” in 1971, and before the year was out they’d played seven of the nine songs live in concert.

The two exceptions were “The Song Is Over” and “Goin’ Mobile.”

Pete Townshend told the audience. “So, we’re going to have a go at this one. I think Roger is having trouble hearing though.”

Daltrey was indeed having trouble hearing. He stopped the band about two minutes into their first attempt. “To sing that song, I do need to hear the key,” he says. “And I can’t hear. There’s no pitch here. I just hear drums, ‘boom boom boom.’ I can’t sing to that. I’m sorry guys. We’ll try one more even though it’s getting late.”

In a blog post prior to the show, the group’s longtime associate, Brian Kehew, explained that Daltrey decided to ditch his in-ear monitors for these gigs so he’d feel closer to the audience. “Without his in-ear monitors, Roger has us bring forward his rear wedge speakers, the ones that feed him drum sounds,” Kehew wrote. “This makes the drums feel closer to him, which is helpful.”

The plan seemed to backfire during the initial run at “The Song Is Over.” “I can sing it in any key you want, but I need to be able to hear myself,” Daltrey said. “It’s not your fault guys. I just can’t hear.”

This now leaves “Goin’ Mobile” as the only “Who’s Next” song they’ve never done live. It has been a staple of many recent Daltrey solo shows where Simon Townshend sings lead vocals in the place of his older brother.

The younger Townshend is also a member of the Who’s touring band. But even if they added that song into the mix, they’d still need to find a way to play “My Wife” without John Entwistle.

Check out The Who playing “The Song is Over” below:

https://shorturl.at/ftjf5

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K-ZAP gets support from Capital Arborist

April Awakening: Boosting Soil Health for a Thriving Yard

As April approaches and your yard wakes up from winter, soil health should be top of mind for K-ZAP listeners. Healthy soil sets the stage for vibrant lawns, trees, and plants. Here’s why it’s critical now and how Capital Arborist can help:

Why Soil Health Matters in April:
Spring Growth: Plants rely on nutrient-rich soil to fuel their early growth spurt as temperatures rise.
Winter Recovery: Heavy rains or compaction can leave soil depleted or poorly drained, stunting root development.
Pest & Disease Defense: Well-balanced soil strengthens plants against spring pests and fungal issues.
What to Focus On:
Test Your Soil: Check for nutrient levels and pH—too acidic or alkaline soil can limit plant uptake.
Aeration: Loosen compacted soil to improve air, water, and nutrient flow to roots.
Organic Matter: Add compost or mulch to replenish nutrients and improve soil structure.
Drainage: Watch for soggy spots that could drown roots or encourage rot.
Capital Arborist’s Soil Solutions:
Soil Testing & Analysis: Our ISA-certified arborists assess your yard’s soil and recommend tailored fixes.
Aeration Services: We break up compaction to revive lawns and tree root zones.
Amendments: We apply organic compost or fertilizers to enrich soil naturally.
Tree & Plant Care: Healthy soil means healthier roots—we ensure your landscape thrives from the ground up.

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On This Day in 1967: @jimihendrix Lights His Guitar Ablaze for the First Time (And Plays It With His Teeth)

On March 31, 1967, guitar legend Jimi Hendrix kicked off a trend that he would continue for the rest of his career.

Specifically, Hendrix set his guitar on fire for the very first time, something that he would become famous for from his Monterey Pop Festival stint later that year.

The crowd was shocked, but it’s a little weird that they were surprised at all. Jimi Hendrix had a habit of destroying equipment on stage, even if he wasn’t particularly known for his fire-setting antics or playing the guitar with his teeth.

Still, I can imagine it was a wild thing to see for the first time. And Hendrix wasn’t even the headlining act. He was actually opening for three somewhat hilariously tame acts: Engelbert Humperdinck, Cat Stevens, and The Walker Brothers.

The set in question kicked off at the Astoria Theatre in London, England. However, the stunt was a work in progress that clearly required a bit of practice. Hendrix had actually burned himself and had to be taken to the hospital shortly after.

Luckily, the burns were minor, and Hendrix continued with his tour. He would continue to play his guitar with his teeth throughout that tour, and he lit his guitar aflaim several more times after the original stunt. The most famous example of this stunt occurred during his legendary set at the Monterey Pop Festival in June of 1967.

During that March 31 show, The Jimi Hendrix Experience was debuting a new song titled, aptly, “Fire.” Hendrix had thrown his guitar onto the stage, which created a wall of feedback.

While the audience was distracted by the noise, Hendrix’s manager Chas Chandler covered the guitar with lighter fluid. Hendrix then lit a match and set the Stratocaster on fire.

Despite having some burns on his hands, Hendrix continued his set with another guitar.

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Long-Lost Classic Rock Commercial Jingles From the Late 1960s

Falstaff Beer / @creambandofficial 1967)

In 1967, Cream‘s Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and Ginger Baker wrote a jingle for a radio commercial for Falstaff Beer. The beer that can slake any thirst, any thirst / The beer you reach for first / When you want to quench your thirst Bruce sings in the ad.

The song was later released on Cream’s 1997 compilation “Those Were the Days.” 

Levi’s / Jefferson Airplane (1967)

White Levi’s come in black, blushing bravo blue / I love you, Grace Slick sings in this 1967 commercial for the denim brand by Jefferson Airplane.

Ban Roll-On, Iron Butterfly (1968)

The heavier drench of psychedelic rock may not come to mind when thinking of deodorant, but Ban had other ideas when they enlisted Iron Butterfly to record an ad for their roll-on and spray in 1968.

In the comical commercial, doctors appear to be performing surgery and have their Ban within reach as Ingle’s signature baritone croons Ban won’t wear off as the day wears on / Ban gets you through the longest day / Ban has the stuff to stay and stay.

Coca-Cola / The Moody Blues (1969)

Early on, the Moody Blues had a go at a Coca-Cola commercial in 1969.

In the ad, Moody Blues vocalist Denny Laine sings Things go better with Coca-Cola / Things go better with Coke before speaking “You never get tired of the taste.”

Check out the Iron Butterfly Ban Roll On commercial below:

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1960s Bands Named After Random Inanimate Objects

The Cuff Links

The Cuff Links was the brainchild of Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss, who controlled everything about the group and subbed in various musicians.

Vance and Pockriss were previously known for their novelty hits “Catch a Falling Star” and “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini.” In the 60s, however, they created phantom group The Cuff Links, which was mainly the work of Ron Dante.

The big hit for The Cuff Links was “Tracy” from 1969, which featured Dante on lead vocals with about 18 background vocals, all performed by Dante and layered over one another. “Tracy” was on the U.S. charts for 12 weeks, and Vance and Pockriss immediately wanted Dante to make an album for the ghost band.

He worked on the album for about a day and a half, according to a 2001 book by Kim Cooper and David Smay exploring bubblegum pop. “It was the quickest album I’d ever done,” he said.

The Box Tops

The Box Tops formed in Memphis in 1967 and produced hits like “The Letter,” “Cry Like a Baby,” and “Soul Deep.”

They combined soul and pop music and are considered to be a prominent “blue-eyed soul” group of the time. They created some minor classics in songs like “Neon Rainbow” and “I Met Her In Church,” along with their well-known hits.

Strawberry Alarm Clock

Strawberry Alarm Clock is perhaps the best known band named after inanimate objects. They formed in 1967 and released the hit song “Incense and Peppermints” that same year.

Known for their acid and psych-rock style, they charted two songs on the Top 40 in their time, even with several lineup changes.

The group disbanded in 1971 following a U.S. tour that featured then-unknown Lynyrd Skynyrd opening for them.

They reunited briefly in 1974 before breaking up again, then reunited once more in 1982. They managed to stick it out this time, releasing an album in 2012, their first since 1969.

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On This Day in 1995, a Crazed Fan Tried to Kill @jimmypage During a Show at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan

On this day (March 31) in 1995, a former Led Zeppelin fan rushed the stage at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Armed with a pocket knife, the man planned to murder Jimmy Page because he claimed that Page, Robert Plant, and Led Zeppelin created “Satanic” music.

Led Zeppelin–and by extension Page and Plant–were among the countless rock and metal musicians who found themselves at the center of the 1980’s Satanic Panic.

While the trend largely faded after the dawn of the 1990s, plenty of individuals still clung to the misinformation they learned.

Twenty-three-year-old Lance Alworth Cunningham was among those who still believed firmly that the band and its members were spreading the Satanic messages.

As a result, he attended the Page and Plant gig in Auburn Hills with the goal of killing Plant onstage.

According to reports, Lance Alwood Cunningham was a former Led Zeppelin fan.

However, he had stopped listening to the band because he, like many others, began to believe that they were using their music to further the Satanic agenda in America.

Driven by that delusion, Cunningham dropped from his seat behind the stage, produced his knife, and charged forward.

Luckily, venue staff, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page’s crew, and a group of fans stopped Cunningham before he could reach the rock icon.

They subdued him. However, they didn’t walk away unscathed. The Tampa Bay Times reported that four people, including two concertgoers, sustained injuries when the assailant slashed at them with his knife.

Auburn Hills Police Chief John Dalton was quoted as saying, “He said he was going to, ‘Off Jimmy Page,’” in several news reports. However, Page had no idea what had transpired just 50 feet away from him. The Detroit News reported, “Page, oblivious to the action around him, played ‘Kashmir’ onstage, undaunted,” according to Ultimate Classic Rock.

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@mrpeterframpton Kicks Off 2025 Tour in Connecticut Featuring ‘Comes Alive!’ Classics and a Brand-New Song

Peter Frampton kicked off his 2025 Let’s Do It Again tour on Sunday, March 30, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

The show, which was the British guitar great’s first full-length concert since he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October 2024, found Frampton in great spirits, in great voice, and playing fabulous guitar.

The concert began with a video montage of career highlights, culminating with an image acknowledging Peter’s Rock Hall induction.

The 74-year-old musician now performs seated because of the effects of the degenerative autoimmune disease inclusion body myositis (IBM).

In unity with Frampton, his backing band also sits throughout his shows.

Frampton Played a Brand-New Song

If the next song sounded unfamiliar to the Mohegan Sun Arean crowd, there was good reason. After Frampton played the tune, he identified as a new song “Another Level” that he co-wrote with his son, Julian. He also revealed that the tune will be featured on a new album he’s hoping to release in early 2026.

The finale began with extended jam versions of two blues songs Humble Pie had covered for its popular 1971 live album, Performance: Rockin’ the Fillmore—“Four Day Creep” and “I Don’t Need No Doctor.”

Before leaving the stage, Frampton told the audience that he was “a fighter,” and intends to keep performing for as long as he can. He also implored everyone to show empathy for one another and to “be kind to each other.”

Peter Frampton Set List, Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun Arena, 3/30/2025:
1. “Day in the Sun”
2. “Lying”
3. “Shine On”
4. “Lines on My Face”
5. “Show Me the Way”
6. “Interstellar” (New Song)
7. “Georgia on My Mind”
8. “The Crying Clown”
9. “Nassau”
10. “Baby, I Love Your Way”
11. “All I Wanna Be (Is by Your Side)”
12. “I Wanna Go to the Sun”
13. “Black Hole Sun”
14. “(I’ll Give You) Money”
15. “Do You Feel Like We Do”

16. Four Day Creep”
17. “I Don’t Need No Doctor”
18. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”

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