1968's In the Beginning: The Hidden California Psych Classic

EPYSODE 41: In The Beginning by Genesis. Guest: Genesis bassist "Foxy" Fred Rivera. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dig into one of the great overlooked curiosities of late-‘60s American rock: "In the Beginning" by the Los Angeles-based Genesis — not the British prog giants, but a raw, garage-psych outfit that burned bright and fast in 1968. With its blend of fuzzed-out guitars, moody organ lines, and Sunset Strip attitude, this epysode uncovers why this album has become a cult favorite among psych-rock collectors and crate diggers alike. We’re joined by  guest Fred “Foxy” Rivera, the original bassist of the band, who shares exclusive firsthand stories from inside the L.A. scene, the band’s short-lived journey, and what really went down behind the recording of their one and only album. Tune in, turn on & drop by to discover the "other" Genesis... I hope you dig "In The Beginning" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> [email protected] ===LINKS=== You need to check out Fred Rivera's book "Raw Man". Seriously, it's good. Here's a link to buy a copy: https://www.amazon.com/Raw-Man-Mr-Fred-Rivera/dp/0988464632  ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Pn7m1FXxJ2ae5QnXz8c8k?si=fdce36177faa4304   KEITH CROSS & PETER ROSS "The Dead Salute" GENESIS (U.K.) "Supper's Ready" GENESIS (U.K.) "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" GENESIS (U.K.) "Follow You, Follow Me" GENESIS (U.K.) "Turn It On Again" GENESIS (U.K.) "Land Of Confusion" GENESIS (U.K.) "I Can't Dance" *THE PACIFIC OCEAN “Road To Hell” SONS OF ADAM “Feathered Fish” BLUE CHEER “When It All Gets Old” *RAIN “E.S.P.” SPIRIT “I Got A Line On You” GENESIS "Angeline" GENESIS "Suzanne" GENESIS "Gloomy Sunday" GENESIS "What's It All About" GENESIS "Mary, Mary" GENESIS "Ten Second Song" GENESIS "Girl Who Never Was" GENESIS "World Without You" CROSBY, STILL, NASH & YOUNG “Almost Cut My Hair” BLUES IMAGE “Ride, Captain Ride” *DELANEY BRAMLETT “Nothing Without You” *INDIGO “Prisoner Of The Spirit World” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices