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Monthly Archives: April 2018
Bubble Puppy fills the airwaves with hot smoke and sassafras
On April 12, 1969, “Hot Smoke & Sassafras” by Bubble Puppy peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, after spending nine weeks on the singles chart. Bubble Puppy is often categorized as a one-hit wonder, but this little ol’ … Continue reading
Guess who my first rock concert was
April 9, 1970, was my first rock concert: The Guess Who at Omaha’s Music Hall, an intimate venue with black walls, a black stage and about 2,400 burgandy-colored cushioned seats on the floor and balcony. I would eventually see more … Continue reading