Piet Botha, a significant figure in South African rock, led the band Jack Hammer from 1984 until his passing in 2019, leaving behind a notable musical legacy through solo albums and band contributions.
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Rock Legends: Playlists
Spotify playlists showcase South African Rock Legends through artist-specific collections and compilations. Links to inspirations highlight the original songs influencing these artists, celebrating their contributions to the music scene.
Rewinding The Sonic Time Machine
While updating the Piet Botha website, I found missing compilations on Spotify and recreated some as playlists, allowing enjoyment of nostalgic music from various artists.
It Was 25 Years Ago ThisĀ Weekā¦
From PietBotha.com This was when I first met Piet Botha and Johnathan Martin (that is the correct spelling for Johnathan, I found out years later!). Piet often used to say that I put themĀ on the internetĀ before they even knew what the internet was! Brian Currin SA Rock Digest Issue #39, 21 November 1999 By BrianContinueContinue reading “It Was 25 Years Ago ThisĀ Weekā¦”
Celebrating 40 Years of Jack Hammer: South African RockĀ Legends
āAnd please don’t cry / This is not how the story ends / It ends on a highway to the sunā Jack Hammer November 1984 (L-to-R): Eric Birkenstock, Piet Botha, Jan Maloney, Boet Faber. First rehearsals at Slowfarm November 2024 marks a significant milestone in the history of South African rock music, as it commemoratesContinueContinue reading “Celebrating 40 Years of Jack Hammer: South African RockĀ Legends”
HAU! South African Music Mixes
The content highlights Zulu expression “Hau!” and showcases South African music mixes featuring various renowned artists for nostalgia and discovery.
The Blowtorch Poetry of Piet Botha
Piet Botha, a musical pioneer, used powerful, evocative lyrics to resonate with the struggles of his generation, blending humour and introspection while showcasing vivid storytelling in Afrikaans.
SA Rock Digest Issue Number 1 went out on this day 25 years ago.
The first issue of the SA Rock Digest went out on the 27th January 1999 to 15 subscribers in a plain text email. It grew out of conversation in 1998 between Brian Currin and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, who had both been involved in the amazing Rodriguez story. “What do we do now?”. “How about remembering SouthContinueContinue reading “SA Rock Digest Issue Number 1 went out on this day 25 years ago.”
SA Rock Digest Issue Number 1 went out on this day 24 years ago.
The first issue of the SA Rock Digest went out on the 27th January 1999 to 15 subscribers in a plain text email.
Freedoms Children – Astra [LP 1970]
Tracks Aileen [2.01] The Homecoming [6.19] The Kid He Came From Hazareth [5.24] Medals of Bravery [3.25] Tribal Fence [4.12] Gentle Beasts, Parts 1 & 2 [5.26] Slowly Towards the North, Parts 1 & 2 [7.04] Afterward [4.57] Bonus tracks on 2005 CD re-issue: The Coffee Song single a-side 1967 (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction single b-sideContinueContinue reading “Freedoms Children – Astra [LP 1970]”