San Jose Rocks Podcasts
by Dan Orloff
From garage bands of the 1960’s to current groundbreakers, both musically and technologically, Silicon Valley is rich in modern melodic history. San Jose Rocks seeks to weave together stories of the past and present about a place where creative people have converged to shape the soundtrack of not just California, but the United States and the world.
Episodes
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John Densmore: The Doors, San Jose, Janis Joplin and his book ”The Seekers: Meetings With Remarkable Musicians”
John Densmore sat behind the drum kit for The Doors. He saw many things. Mostly, he saw frontman Jim Morrison hypnotize audiences while Densmore and his bandmates created iconic rock music on stages from coast to coast -- including at The Doors' two gigs in Santa Clara County, which took place at...
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50 Years Plus at San Jose’s Guitar Showcase and Still Rockin’
What's old and what's new at San Jose's Guitar Showcase. A fun interview with Jack Van Breen and DZ who, between them, have been at Guitar Showcase for over 80 years.
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A Conversation with People!’s and Creedence Clearwater Revisited’s John Tristao
John covered everything from: The early days in San Jose, opening up for The Doors, and hanging out with Janis Joplin in Santa Clara The formation of performance art and outrageous cover band 'Daddy-o' and their appearance on the Gong Show in 1978 Playing in the band People! then, and now, with a...
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98.5 KFOX’’ Greg Kihn & Chris Jackson on San Jose Rocks. Recorded Oct. 14, 2007
An informative and entertaining conversation, with SJR co-founder Dan Orloff and Grammy-nominated recording artist, and Campbell resident, Robert Berry, about San Jose/Silicon Valley's role in shaping the music industry and plans for a San Jose Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. While San Jose Rocks'...
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Lindsey Buckingham: On-air with Greg Kihn at 98.5 KFOX. Recorded June 13, 2007
Some good storytelling with Greg Kihn and Chris Jackson of 98.5 KFOX. Stevie Knicks, San Jose State, El Burro and The Pruneyard in Campbell.
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Cash in the Beatles – San Jose Style
Hear the behind the scenes story, told by Connie LoBue, of how San Jose concert promoter Paul Catalana raised the money, just to have the conversation with the U.S. Tour's advance team, to bring the Beatles to the Cow Palace in Daly City, CA on their first stop on 1964 U.S. Tour.
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From garage bands of the 1960’s to current groundbreakers, both musically and technologically, Silicon Valley is rich in modern melodic history. San Jose Rocks seeks to weave together stories of the past and present about a place where creative people have converged to shape the soundtrack of not just California, but the United States and the world.
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Dan Orloff
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