They might have grown as songwriters and musicians but it might be said that The Who never surpassed the pure energy level of this debut record.

Dylan regains his enthusiasm for music as he gets it out in like a rolling stone as he creates another classic album full of blues inspired songs.

The combination of 12-string guitar work and complex harmony singing became the band’s signature sound during their early period. The success of the Byrds “Mr. Tambourine Man” album saw an explosion of Byrds imitators and emulators in America and Britain.

Hailing from Scotland Bert Jansch began playing his personal mix of folk, blues and jazz on the folk scene in the early 60’s. His self titled debut album was recorded with borrowed guitars and was recorded on a reel-to-reel tape recorder at engineer/produce Bill Leader’s house after which it was sold to Transatlantic Records for £100.

Rubber Soul was highly influential on the Beatles’ peers, leading to a widespread focus away from singles and onto creating albums of consistently high-quality songs. It has been recognized by music critics as an album that opened up the possibilities of pop music in terms of lyrical and musical scope, and as a key work in the development of styles such as psychedelia and progressive rock. Everyone seems to agree that for better or worst this is the turning point for the Liverpool lads.

A young BB King gets the crowd going in one of the greatest live blues albums recorded on November 21, 1964 at the Regal Theater in Chicago.

One of the most important Jazz records ever made, John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme was a pinnacle of a jazz concept album and Rob hates it while I try and understand why Rob hates it.

The Beach Boys Today! signaled a departure from previous albums through Wilson’s increasingly sophisticated, orchestral approach and the abandonment of themes related to surfing, cars, or teenage love.

We can’t get enough of Otis Redding in this wonderful soul gem.

Bob Dylan goes electric as he sheds the acoustic troubadour for the street-wise rock and roller and once again inspires an entire generation.

The Sonics debut “Here Come The Sonics” audibly blew open the doors for what would come to be called garage rock, inspiring everyone from the Stooges, 70’s punk, and 90’s Seattle Grunge. They might be the most important garage rock band in history.

A wild Jerry Lee Lewis comes out of the blackness of the German wilderness al sorts of pilled up to absolutely burn the star club to the ground as he destroys a piano and glimpses into what could have been. Needless to say the group loves it.

Buck Owens bring his own brand of Bakersfield honky tonk and while he might not get the acclaim because of his Hee Haw days, there is no denying this group is “road tested”. Stick around till the end to learn about another local tribute band that is absolutely filthy .

The debut by the Rolling Stones is heavy on the blues covers. Half of us love it and the other half, well listen for yourself .

Dusty Springfield bridges the gap of girl groups, R&B and soul.

Soul originator Solomon Burke has countless stories about his wild youth and entrepreneurial affairs; and they are all hilarious.

Considered a master of the modern chanson Jacques Brel was Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following during the the early 60.

A Hard Day’s Night elevates the Beatles to the premiere leaders of 1960’s pop rock and most of use like it.

The defining bossa nova album of the 60’s that sold more than 2 million copies in 1964 and has the originators of the genre.

Often cited as “the greatest soul album of all time”; we are having a great time listening to the unstoppable James Brown .

Considered one of the great technical achievements of orchestrated Jazz The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady Stands as a testament to Charles Mingus’s innovation and determination to create a magnum opus.

In 1962 on a warm January 12th night at the Harlem Square Club in Miami, Sam Cooke brought the magic but the album wouldn’t be released for 20 years!

Phil Spector’s – A Christmas gift for you is the greatest traditional Christmas album ever.

The album that lead Dylan to folk fame and being named, “Spokesman of a Generation”. A title the singer hated.