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Latest news: Work has begun on The Strawberry Bricks Companion, a curated and annotated discography of the artists and groups from the timeline, 1967 to present. Due sometime in the future.

Buy the book: The third edition of The Strawberry Bricks Guide To Progressive Rock is available for individual purchase through your country's Amazon website, including local shipping and Prime benefits: Amazon.com (US) | Amazon.co.uk (UK) | Amazon.ca (CA) | Amazon.de (DE) | Amazon.fr (FR) | Amazon.es (ES) | Amazon.it (IT) | Amazon.jp (JP) | Amazon.com.au (AU)

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Reviews for the Third Edition

Reviews for the third edition of The Strawberry Bricks Guide to Progressive rock (will be updated).

Totally missed this review! Thank you Pete Pardo and Sea of Tranquility!

Submitted by Charles Snider on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 05:28

Berlin Krautrock exhibition celebrates groundbreaking genre

If you live in Berlin, don't miss this exhibition. I've just ordered the book!

On the web: 
Berlin Krautrock exhibition celebrates groundbreaking genre | Exhibitions | The Guardian
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 13:04
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Robert Fripp Exposures

The long-awaited 32-disc boxed set of Robert Fripp in the studio and in concert 1977 - 1983 will be released on 27th May 2022... Including 68 hours of Frippertronics. Oddly, I'm interested in this.

On the web: 
Exposures 1977 - 1983
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/06/2022 - 11:11

Ian McDonald, RIP

Ian McDonald, best known for his work with King Crimson and Foreigner, has passed away at age 75. Our condolences to he family and friends.

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/10/2022 - 20:12
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BYG Records reissues Daevid Allen and more

The first 4 remastered original BYG albums are online - bandcamp exclusivity! Beginning in February 2022, BYG will reissue their now rare and collectable original albums. Newly remastered from the original BYG tapes, each album will be released on CD/LP/D with exclusive sleeve notes by Kevin Le Gendre and John Masouri.

On the web: 
Music | BYG Records
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 09:41

Lutz Ulbrich

Lutz “Lüül” Ulbrich was born in the Charlottenburg section of Berlin, West Germany, in 1952.
"I remember listening to Elvis songs in the 1950s; my parents had some singles. I also really liked the ‘Th e River Kwai March’ and the German National Anthem! I discovered both in a jukebox at the age of 5, when I was on vacation in Austria with my parents. My father though told me not to choose the ‘Das Deutschlandlied’ too often—which I could not understand, as I liked the melody a lot!"

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/01/2022 - 19:00

Michael Rother

Michael Carl Rother was born in 1950, in Hamburg, West Germany.

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/01/2022 - 18:45

Steve Hillage

Stephen Simpson Hillage was born in Walthamstow, Greater London, in 1951.

"I was born in Walthamstow, which is the next borough further in to Central London. My parents moved to Chingford when I was 2 years old. My parents were college educated and saw themselves as intellectuals – my father was an economist and my mother worked in the social services. I would say I had a fairly comfortable middle class upbringing."

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/01/2022 - 18:32

Pink Floyd release live shows from 1971-72

From Loudersound: "With no prior warning, Pink Floyd have made 12 live albums, recorded between 1970 and 1972, available to stream." The shows are listed below and available on most streaming services.

They Came in Peace, Live, Leeds University 1970, Washington University 1971
Live at Grosser Saal, Musikhalle, Hamburg, West Germany 25 Feb 1971
Mauerspechte Berlin Sportpalast, Live 5 June 1971
Live, Lyon 12 June 1971, Tokyo 16 March 1972
Live in Rome Palaeur 20 June 1971
Amsterdamse Bos Free Concert 26 June 1971 (Live)
Live in Montreux 18 & 19 Sept 1971

On the web: 
12 Rare Live Pink Floyd Albums Appear on Streaming Services
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 07:26

New Gong Live album Pulsing Signals

Some great news, Gong are releasing a new live album from their 2019 tour. Via Kscope on 18 February 2022, but special booklet if ordered from G.A.S (link below). Here's the teaser:

On the web: 
Planet Gong bazaar : Gong : Pulsing Signals (2CD)
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/09/2021 - 11:08
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János Kóbor, RIP, lead singer for Omega

János "Mecky" Kóbor, lead singer and founder of the Hungarian progressive rock band Omega, passed away today after battling COVID-19. He was 78. Founded in 1962 with Benkő László, Omega were Hungary's premier rock band. In 1967, composer Gábor Presser joined their ranks, recording dozens of records, including several in German for the Bacillus label with Peter Hauke producing. Their 1969 hit "Gyöngyhajú lány" ("The girl with pearly hair")" was covered by the Scorpions (as "White Dove") and sampled by Kanye West.

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/06/2021 - 07:44