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The Black Cat Bones added to the South African Rock Encyclopedia
The Black Cat Bones, formed in 2007, are renowned in South African rock and blues for their dynamic performances.
A Lost Gem from Margaret Singana
The content discusses a version of Elton John’s “Funeral For A Friend” and “Love Lies Bleeding,” featured on Margaret Singana’s Lady Africa compilation, released in 1996, highlighting its musical connections.
Refreshed The Invaders website
The Invaders’ website was recently updated as a fan tribute, featuring improved visuals and music playlists. The band, popular in the 1960s and 1970s, significantly influenced South African rock music.
Buried Treasure from Venessa Nolan
Venessa Nolan’s 2008 cover of U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” featuring notable musicians, was discovered while updating her entry in the South African Rock Encyclopedia. It’s an intriguing outtake from Dashboard Culture sessions.
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s Online Legacy Revitalized
The project to enhance Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s discography improved online fan engagement by integrating Spotify playlists and adding compilation albums, celebrating his legacy and making his music globally accessible.
Exploring the Legacy of South African Disco Rock Artists
Inspired by the 25th anniversary of Disco Fever and Peter Vee’s passing, I’ve expanded South African Rock Encyclopedia entries and created dedicated websites for featured artists, enhancing their profiles.
What Am I Creating? An expanded Web Presence for HOT R.S.
In the late 1970s, disco flourished globally, especially in South Africa, blending hard rock influences. This era inspired the creation of a dedicated website exploring the unique Disco Rock legacy of Hot R.S.
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.
What Am I Creating? An expanded Web Presence for The Third Eye Band
The Third Eye were a ground-breaking South African Prog and Psych band, based out of Durban. When I co-founded the South African Rock Encyclopedia website in 1999 with Stephen “Sugar” Segerman, The Third Eye was one of the earliest entries. I decided to expand their Encyclopedia entry into its own full-blown website with updated info,ContinueContinue reading “What Am I Creating? An expanded Web Presence for The Third Eye Band”