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Kingsmen Interview [Side A], Kingsmen Interview [Side A]
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Identifier
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da_00114
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Dates
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1987-06-12
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side A of interview with members of the band Kingsmen. Covers the origins of the band, the creation of the song "Louie, Louie," touring and recording.
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Kingsmen Interview [Side B], Kingsmen Interview [Side B]
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Identifier
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da_00115
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Dates
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1987-06-12
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Side B of interview with members of the band Kingsmen. Covers album reissues, the possibility of making a new album and northern rock and roll. Interviewer comments that this is probably the best interview he's done to date.
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Martha Reeves & the Vandellas [Interview]
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Identifier
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da_00116
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Reeves, Martha (interviewee)
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Dates
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1988-08-24
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Interview with singer Martha Reeves, recorded during a sound check. Covers her time working at Motown as an A&R secretary, forming her group, recording back-up vocals for Marvin Gaye, the creative process at Motown, working with the Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting team, and specific songs she’s recorded. Digitized from side A of cassette, with no audio on side B. Interviewer mentions that this is one of his quicker interviews.
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The Rascals: An Interview Part II [Side A], The Rascals: An Interview Part II [Side A]
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Identifier
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da_00122
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Cavaliere, Felix (interviewee)
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Dates
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1989-05-19
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side A of phone interview with Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals. Gives detailed accounts of the creation process for multiple songs, particularly "How Can I Be Sure?" whose arrangement Cavaliere credits to Arif Mardin, also mentioning "People Got to be Free" as written in response to the Kennedy assassinations and the band's decision to only play on integrated bills. Cavaliere give his interpretation of how creative work was shared and the causes of Eddie Brigati leaving the band, both of which are disputed by other band members [in da_00124-da_00127].
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The Rascals: An Interview Part II [Side B], The Rascals: An Interview Part II [Side B]
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Identifier
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da_00123
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Cavaliere, Felix (interviewee)
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Dates
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1989-05-19
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side B of phone interview with Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals. Talks about manager Sid Bernstein, their move from Atlantic to CBS [Columbia], and subsequent loss of collaborator Arif Mardin and fractured relationship with the band. Many of his accounts are disputed by other band members in da_00124-da_00127. Also covers his life after the band, with solo albums, a move to Nashville and the temporary reunion of the band.
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Rascals/Danelli Side B, Rascals/Danelli Side B
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Identifier
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da_00127
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Danelli, Dino (interviewee)
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Dates
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1990-09-29
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side B of interview with Rascals drummer, Dino Danelli. Covers the production and songwriting process for songs from the group, a Fort Pierce, Florida incident that caused the band to insist on playing only integrated bills, problems getting Atlantic Records to release "People Got to be Free", and post break-up bands Bulldog, Fotomaker and the New Rascals. Also gives responses to claims made by band mate Felix Cavaliere [see da_00122 and da_00123] on Eddie Brigati’s departure from the group and describes a lawsuit against Cavaliere over the trademark of the band name.
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Rascals: Gene Cornish, Side 1, Rascals: Gene Cornish, Side 1
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Identifier
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da_00124
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Cornish, Gene (interviewee)
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Dates
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1990-10-03
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side 1 of phone interview with Rascals band member Gene Cornish. Format consists of Vorda asking Cornish questions while also getting his response to statements from band member Felix Cavaliere [see da_00122 and da_00123], whose accounts Cornish disputes, particularly in the band’s creative process and causes for Eddie Brigati leaving the band. Covers the song selection process, Cornish’s commitment to the band and specific songs from the Young Rascals’ early career, including "Groovin’" and "People Got to be Free." Cornish also mentions Vanilla Fudge being influenced by the Rascals. Interview seems to have been recorded on Cornish’s answering machine, and a beep can be heard about every thirty seconds in the interview.
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Rascals: Gene Cornish, Side 2, Rascals: Gene Cornish, Side 2
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Identifier
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da_00125
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Cornish, Gene (interviewee)
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Dates
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1990-10-03
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side 2 of phone interview with Rascals band member Gene Cornish. Format consists of Vorda asking Cornish questions while also getting his response to statements from band member Felix Cavaliere [see da_00122 and da_00123], whose accounts Cornish disputes, particularly on reasons for the band’s break-up and causes for Eddie Brigati leaving the band. Cornish gives a detailed recount of the production process for multiple songs, talks about the inequality of pay for the group’s 1988 reunion tour, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the chances of the band reuniting, commenting that "The only way the Rascals would get together is if we play for the Pope’s wedding. Interview seems to have been recorded on Cornish’s answering machine, and a beep can be heard about every thirty seconds in the interview.
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Rascals/Part 3: Interview with Dino Danelli [Side A], Rascals/Part 3: Interview with Dino Danelli [Side A]
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Identifier
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da_00126
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Danelli, Dino (interviewee)
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Dates
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1990-09-29
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side A of interview with Rascals drummer, Dino Danelli. Talks about the production and songwriting process for songs from the "Groovin’" album, a "Modern Drummer" magazine article on the album, the limitations of Gene Cornish as a guitar player, contribuitions of Arif Mardin to the group and also gives a response to claims made by band mate Felix Cavaliere [see da_00122 and da_00123].
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The Seeds: An Interview with Sky Saxon, The Seeds: An Interview with Sky Saxon
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Identifier
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da_00128
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Saxon, Sky (interviewee)
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Dates
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1987-08-14
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Phone interview with Sky Saxon of band The Seeds. Covers detailed information on the band’s albums and origin, future projects, also touching on the Los Angeles music scene around the time of their first release, with references to the bands Love and The Doors. Also has a reference to Mark Gerzon’s book "The Whole World is Watching,", which quotes from Saxon’s lyrics. Recorded from side A of cassette, no audio on side B.
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Small Faces: An Interview with Ronnie Lane [Side A], Small Faces: An Interview with Ronnie Lane [Side A]
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Identifier
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da_00129
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Lane, Ronnie (interviewee)
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Dates
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1987-04-04
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side A of interview with Ronnie Lane of group the Small Faces. Covers origins of the band, meeting Steve Marriott, mod vs. rocker fights in London, personnel changes, the band’s break up and detailed accounts of songs from their albums, particularly "Itchycoo Park."
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Small Faces: An Interview with Ronnie Lane [Side B], Small Faces: An Interview with Ronnie Lane [Side B]
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Identifier
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da_00130
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Lane, Ronnie (interviewee)
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Dates
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1987-04-04
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side B of interview with Ronnie Lane of group the Small Faces. Covers Lane leaving the group, forming the bands Slim Chance and the Tremors, being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, benefit concerts for Action for Research into Multiple Sclerosis and subsequent lawsuits.
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Spirit: An Interview, Spirit: An Interview
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Identifier
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da_00131
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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California, Randy (interviewee), Cassidy, Ed (interviewee)
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Dates
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1984-10-13
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Interview with Ed Cassidy and Randy California of the band Spirit. Covers the band's origin, including the Red Roosters and manager Lou Adler. Also covers group dynamics, the band's break-up, offshoot bands Kapt. Kopter and JoJo Gunne, touching on the state of modern music. Digitized from side A of cassette tape, no audio on side B.
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Ted Nugent: Interview [Side A], Ted Nugent: Interview [Side A]
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Identifier
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da_00117
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Nugent, Ted (interviewee)
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Dates
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1988-02-24
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side A of interview with Ted Nugent. Talks about the Royal High Boys, the Amboy Dukes and former band members.
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Ted Nugent: Interview [Side B], Ted Nugent: Interview [Side B]
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Identifier
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da_00118
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Nugent, Ted (interviewee)
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Dates
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1988-02-24
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side B of interview with Ted Nugent. Nugent discusses songs from his solo career, his guest appearance on TV show "Miami Vice", hunting, guitar technique and the present state of rock and roll, with mentions of Michael Jackson, Boy George and Kiss.
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Turtles: An Interview with Mark Volman [Side A], Turtles: An Interview with Mark Volman [Side A]
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Identifier
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da_00132
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Volman, Mark (interviewee)
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Dates
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1986-09-27
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Interview with Mark Volman of the Turtles. Covers the origins of the band, songwriters and musicians they worked with, including Frank Zappa and Warren Zevon, television appearances, break-up of the band, joining the Mothers of Invention and the film "200 Motels."
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Turtles: An Interview with Mark Volman [Side B], Turtles: An Interview with Mark Volman [Side B]
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Identifier
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da_00133
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Volman, Mark (interviewee)
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Dates
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1986-09-27
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side B of interview with Mark Volman of the Turtles and Flo & Eddie. Covers the 1971 Geneva casino fire and fan assault on Frank Zappa that led to the temporary end of the Mothers of Invention, forming Flo & Eddie, working with Marc Bolan [T. Rex] and Andy Taylor, revival touring, a new Turtles album and the application of the term 'genius' to artists. Bad flange at end of reel caused tape to stop during digitization. Tape was rewound slightly and played back again without stopping digitization, and seems to have content from the entire tape.
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Vanilla Fudge: Interview with Carmen [Carmine] Appice & Mark Stein [Side A]
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Identifier
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da_00134
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Appice, Carmine (interviewee), Stein, Mark (interviewee)
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Dates
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1987-02-21
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side A of interview with Carmine Appice and Mark Stein of band Vanilla Fudge. Most of tape is with Carmine Appice, covering the origin of the band, their technique of slowing down songs, comments from the Beatles on their covers, producer Shadow Morton, albums including mistakes made on "The Beat Goes On," the band’s break-up, post break-up bands Cactus, Boomerang and King Kobra, Stein’s early TV/music career and the state of modern music.
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Vanilla Fudge: Interview with Carmen [Carmine] Appice & Mark Stein [Side B]
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Identifier
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da_00135
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Stein, Mark (interviewee), Appice, Carmine (interviewee), Appice, Sarah (interviewee)
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Dates
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1987-02-21
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Side B of interview with Carmine Appice and Mark Stein of band Vanilla Fudge. Most of the tape is with Mark Stein, asking him questions he missed from first part of interview [da_00134]. Covers song selection, Stein’s singing, producer Shadow Morton, and mistakes made on the album "The Beat Goes On." Also has short interview with Sarah Appice.
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Young Rascals: Interview, Young Rascals: Interview
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Identifier
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da_00121
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Creator
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Vorda, Allan (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Cavaliere, Felix (interviewee), Cornish, Gene (interviewee), Danelli, Dino (interviewee)
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Dates
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1988-08-11
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Resource
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Allan Vorda music history collection
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Description
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Interview with members of the band Young Rascals (also known as the Rascals), recorded backstage at reunion concert. Covers early bands, origins of group, influence of African American bands and detailed information about specific songs from the band’s first LP and early singles. Ends abruptly with band leaving to get ready for show. Digitized from side A of cassette with no audio on side B of cassette.