The Record Store Years
Hugh JonesA memoir of 25 years (1975-2000) spent working in the world of records & music in Seattle, with side trips into writings on Led Zeppelin and other adventures from my musical life.
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The Record Store Years (and beyond) #98: The Schaefer Music Festival Pt. 3: Todd Rundgren’s Free Concert/Recording Session August 1973
This is a three-part remembrance of one of New York City’s greatest concert series, The Schaefer Music Festival. Part one looks at the history of the festival, which started in 1966 and ran until 1980, part two examines some of my own exper...
The Record Store Years (and beyond) #97: The Schaefer Music Festival Pt. 2 – Good Vibrations From Central Park: Personal Experiences
This is a three-part remembrance of one of New York City’s greatest concert series, The Schaefer Music Festival. Part one looks at the history of the festival, which started in 1966 and ran until 1980, part two examines some of my own exper...
The Record Store Years (and beyond) #96: The Schaefer Music Festival Pt. 1 – Good Vibrations from Central Park: History
This is a three-part remembrance of one of New York City’s greatest concert series, The Schaefer Music Festival. Part one looks at the history of the festival, which started in 1966 and ran until 1980, part two examines some of my own exper...
The Record Store Years (and beyond) #95: Bargain Bin Treasure: Jerry Lee Lewis “The Return Of Rock”
Content Warning: After writing this piece it occurred to me that some people may have a problem hearing me sing the praises of Jerry Lee Lewis, and I understand why. It’s the old “art vs. the artist” thing, and Lewis’ reputation precedes hi...
The Record Store Years (and beyond) #94: Is “Full House” The Greatest Live Album Ever?
OK, I admit that the title of this piece is a bit of a come-on – with competition like Live At Leeds, The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East and James Brown Live at The Apollo I could never profess to make a convincing case for the J. Geils B...
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I am a writer, musician and carpenter living in Seattle, Washington. I spent 25 years (1975-2000) with a small chain of Seattle-area record stores known as Cellophane Square, and also published the Led Zeppelin fanzine "Proximity" during this time.
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