With the overload of information that comes at us from all directions today, is discovering new Rock-N-Roll on the radio still possible?
Altamont – the end of an era, as it has been unceasingly ballyhooed – is seared onto the world's mind. But it was a blip, not an apocalypse.
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Col. Bruce Hampton Dies After Collapsing at Birthday Concert
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of musical pioneer Col. Bruce Hampton. He died doing what he loved best, surrounded by friends and fellow musicians.
The veteran jam-scene artist – known for his explorative work in rock fusion – collapsed onstage during an event celebrating his 70th birthday at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta (see video below). He later died.
Although Hampton participated in many collaborative projects, he's perhaps best known for his work with the Hampton Grease Band – an act that opened for the Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band among others. More recently, Hampton had worked with the Aquarium Rescue Unit.
John Popper [photo: Gage Skidmore]
Footage of the concert posted on YouTube shows Hampton collapsing onstage during the show finale, "Turn On Your Lovelight." Apparently, the other performers thought Hampton was kidding around as they continued to play and look on as he laid motionless on the stage floor.
They would eventually realize the gravity of the situation. Here's raw fan footage from the floor of the Fox:
With the passing of Col. Bruce Hampton, the world of music has lost one of its truly unique visionaries.
Hear more about the artist's life in my 2015 interview with Hampton here.
Rest in peace, Colonel.
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AllmansTest™ Vol. 12 – Statesboro Blues
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The 12th installment of the AllmansTest™ takes a deep dive into the band's classic cover of "Statesboro Blues."
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DeadTest™ Vol. 42 – Eyes of the World
The 42nd installment of the DeadTest™ takes a deep dive into the band's epic classic, "Eyes of the World."
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