A teenage train journey to the Hillbrow Record Centre ignited a passion for discovering overlooked music. This experience later inspired the creation of the South African Rock Encyclopedia, emphasising the value of exploration and preservation.
Category Archives: Vagabond’s World
Rock Music 55 Years Ago: A South African Legacy
In 1970, South African rock flourished alongside global hits, with six significant albums emerging, showcasing diverse styles and establishing a unique local legacy in a transformative year for the genre.
Glass Top Coffin at 50: Celebrating Ramases’ Lost Space Opera Masterpiece
In 2025, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ramases’ “Glass Top Coffin,” a unique progressive rock masterpiece blending spirituality and artistry, reflecting his tragic yet visionary journey from salesman to artist.
Flash Fearless Versus The Zorg Women Parts 5 & 6: Celebrating 50 Years of Musical Madness
Fifty years after its release, Flash Fearless Versus The Zorg Women Parts 5 & 6 remains a groundbreaking rock opera that blends humour, talented musicians, and comic aesthetics, creating a lasting legacy in music history.
Five Decades of Rock Excellence: Celebrating Rabbitt’s “Boys Will Be Boys!” at 50
Rabbitt’s debut album “Boys Will Be Boys!” revolutionised South African rock upon its 1975 release, achieving rapid gold certification. Led by Trevor Rabin, it showcased diverse musical influences and remains influential even fifty years later.
South African Disco Rock
In the late 1970s, South Africa fused disco with hard rock, producing unique remakes of classic songs. Notable artists included Zane Cronjé, Hot R.S., and Trevor Rabin, creating a captivating genre blend.
Top Ten South African Prog & Psych Albums
The Top Ten South African Prog & Psych Albums list, originally compiled by Brian Currin in June 2000, features notable works from artists like Freedoms Children and Duncan MacKay.
Deep Purple – The Made In Japan Concerts
Deep Purple performed three legendary concerts in Japan in August 1972, featuring iconic tracks like “Highway Star” and “Smoke on the Water,” with a vinyl release following shortly thereafter.
Top Tunes: Piet Botha and Jack Hammer
The content lists various titles and a link to a Spotify playlist, featuring music from different artists and themes, including love and travel, focusing on diverse locations.
Jethro Tull – All The Best (Imaginary Disc 3)
A collection of favourite Jethro Tull tracks, not included in the 2012 “All The Best” set, has been compiled into an imaginary third disc featuring various songs and remixes.