Monday, January 30, 2023

Hell's Kitchen Radio #505: Brothers Hellberg Rejoice!

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Well 2023 is starting out a bit how 2022 ended: a bit sour. My dad passed in late December, which was a real kick in the gonads, after which I was happy to see 2022 fade away. And now the first few weeks of 2023 have seen the passing of Jeff Beck, David Crosby, Tom Verlaine and more. It's starting to feel a bit how 2016 when so many musical heroes passed starting with David Bowie. 

What else does 2023 have in store for us all?

Let the music play!

I invited my buddy, rock photographer Jay Blakesberg into the studio to talk about his history knowing and photographing David Crosby, and to play the music we both grew up on. There's a lot of Crosby-related tunes sprinkled throughout the show, interlaced with our colorful conversation.

Jay is nothing if he isn't a fine conversationalist.

He also was kind enough to bring a copy of his remarkable new coffee table book, RetroBlakesberg, full of photos all taken on film. I love that so many of the shows from the 80s and 90s in the Bay Area I actually attended!!!

Go to his site and check out the book. Pick up a copy. You'll be so happy you did. And if you're on Instagram, be certain to follow him.

Jay gives good radio too. I think we're going to make this a quarterly thing. That is, unless another legendary rock star dies before then. Where's Keith and Iggy? I'm seeing Iggy in a few months, so he better hold on.

Enjoy and please share.

jh

Hell's Kitchen Radio with John Hell
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Music is Love: David Crosby
Cowboy Movie: David Crosby
Long Time Gone: CSN

Interview with Jay Blakesberg

Wooden Ships: Jefferson Airplane
California: Joni Mitchell

Interview with Jay Blakesberg

Cowgirl in the Sand: Neil Young
Have You Seen the Stars Tonight: Jefferson Starship

Interview with Jay Blakesberg

Almost Cut My Hair: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
Helplessly Hoping: Crosby, Stills and Nash
Late for the Sky: Jackson Browne

Interview with Jay Blakesberg

Triad: David Crosby and Graham Nash
Lather: Jefferson Airplane
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes: Crosby, Stills and Nash

Interview with Jay Blakesberg

Guinnevere: Crosby, Stills and Nash 

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