Montreux, inspired by Deep Purple’s “Smoke On The Water,” became a dream destination for Brian Currin over decades. A family visit prompted a pilgrimage to the town, fulfilling a long-held aspiration amidst its vibrant musical heritage.
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Explore the Enhanced South African Jazz Rock Discography: Listen Now
The South African Jazz Rock Discography 1959-1979 has been revamped, offering improved visuals, integrated Spotify, and YouTube playlists for enhanced music discovery. It honours Tertius Louw’s foundational work on this cultural resource.
Exploring South African Compilation Albums: From Vinyl to Digital
A nostalgic exploration of South African radio and music compilation albums reveals a curated collection spanning popular hits and underground treasures. It appeals to those longing for the art of music discovery from earlier eras.
McCully Workshop’s Debut Album Now on Spotify
McCully Workshop’s debut album, McCully Workshop Inc., and their follow-up, Genesis, are now available on Spotify, providing fans and new listeners access to these influential South African rock legends.
eVoid: The Evolution of South Africa’s Iconic Rock Band
The South African Rock Encyclopedia has updated eVoid’s entry with detailed information, multimedia content, and streaming playlists, enhancing the experience for fans and researchers.
30 Years Ago Deep Purple Performed Live In Cape Town
Deep Purple performed at the 3 Arts Theatre, Cape Town, on March 27, 1995, during the “Masters Of Rock” tour.
Ramases – Golden Landing (hybrid mix)
“Golden Landing” is the opening track from Ramases’ 1975 album “Glass Top Coffin.” The piece combines various outtakes and remixes, featuring themes of identity and timeless journeys.
’70s Compilation Albums that helped shape my music tastes
This post discusses essential ’70s compilation albums that shaped Brian Currin’s music tastes, highlighting influential bands and soundtracks that introduced him to diverse rock genres and iconic songs throughout his youth.
The Beatles – The Green Album (1960-2023)
A virtual collection of songs expanding on the Red and Blue albums, featuring early Beatles tracks, classic album tracks, and “Now And Then” released in 2023.
Free And Easy – The Very Best Of Finch And Henson
Compiled by Benjy Mudie and originally released in 1993. Streaming playlist expanded in 2023. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iSuQmG0ZvWIk008Up56xB Free And Easy – The Very Best Of Finch And Henson [Expanded] Kenny Henson passed away 24th May 2007. Brian Finch passed away 19th May 2019. FINCH & HENSON