Punk Rock emerged in 1976, influenced by earlier bands and the socio-economic frustrations of British youth. It encapsulated a raw lifestyle, evolving into New Wave by the early ’80s, but its essence remains impactful.
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Astral Daze – Psychedelic South African Rock 1968-1972
The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Classic Albums > Compilations > Various Artists > Astral Daze – Psychedelic South African Rock 1968-1972 This real collector’s item features 18 classic, rare and obscure tracks from the heydays of South African Psychedelic Rock. 16 of these tracks have never previously been released on official CD. RetroFresh, February 2006 Tracks The Whip – SuckContinueContinue reading “Astral Daze – Psychedelic South African Rock 1968-1972”
FALLING MIRROR RETURN
Falling Mirror’s live performance in 2001 marked their return after years apart, featuring classic hits and new tracks. Nielen Mirror’s passion and Allan Faull’s guitar showcased their enduring musical bond, resonating with fans.
SARON GAS @THE JAM 14th December 2001
Not many of the crowd (if any) at The Jam last Friday night would have been around to see 3-piece power trios like Cream (Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker) or the early Grand Funk Railroad in their hey-day. Saron Gas are by no stretch of the imagination a retro-rock band, but the spiritContinueContinue reading “SARON GAS @THE JAM 14th December 2001”
Top Ten South African Prog & Psych Albums
The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Rock Lists > Top Albums > Top Ten South African Prog & Psych Albums Originally compiled by Brian Currin, June 2000 Battle Hymn of the Broken-Hearted Horde – Freedoms Children (1969) African Day – Hawk (1971) Astra – Freedoms Children (1970) Galactic Vibes – Freedoms Children (1972) Awakening – The Third Eye (1969) Chimera – Duncan MacKay (1974) Genesis – McCullyContinueContinue reading “Top Ten South African Prog & Psych Albums”
The Chauffeurs
The Chauffeurs were a band from Welkom from 1982 to 1984 Single Love Motors The Chauffeurs – Love Motors Tracks Love Motors [3:47] Love Motors – 2 [4:50] Engineered by Graham HandleyMixed by Greg Cutler Release Information 7″ Single: 2 May 1983, Radium Wreckords, RADW-007 Artwork Images from Discogs Album Music For The Motortrade AllContinueContinue reading “The Chauffeurs”
SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE NUMBER 10
This issue of the SA Rock Digest went out on the 7th April 1999.
SA ROCK DIGEST Special April Fools Issue
This special April Fool’s issue of the SA Rock Digest went out on the 1st April 1999.
SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE NUMBER 9
This issue of the SA Rock Digest went out on the 24th March 1999.
SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE NUMBER 8
This issue of the SA Rock Digest went out on the 17th March 1999.