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XTC: L-R Colin Moulding, Dave Gregory, Andy Partridge and Terry Chambers

Here’s Why XTC Carried the Torch of Psychedelic Rock in the ‘80s

By Mark McStea published

Guitarists Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory turned the new wave rule book on its head

The Bangles (l-r): Vicki Peterson, Debbi Peterson (drums), Susanna Hoffs and Michael Steele

Merging Late ‘60s Jangle Rock With Punk, the Paisley Underground Signaled a Psychedelic Rock Revival

By Christopher Scapelliti published

This musical movement inspired countless artists including Prince, the Teardrop Explodes and Echo and the Bunnymen

Jimmy Page, 1966

Here's Why Jimmy Page Is a Missing Link Between ‘60s Psychedelia and ‘70s Hard Rock

By Rod Brakes, Ian Fortnam, Christopher Scapelliti published

The guitarist was on the path of the exotic long before he bridged the gap with Led Zeppelin

Pink Floyd in the late '60s. Clockwise from top-left: Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Rick Wright and Roger Waters,

“It Was a Huge Loss. And I Did Love Him”: Roger Waters Tells the Tragic Tale of Syd Barrett

By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published

Video The Pink Floyd co-founder recounts the inside story of one of psychedelic rock’s greatest in this unmissable ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ clip

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Roger McGuinn performs with the Byrds in 1970

Watch the Byrds’ Epic Instrumental Rendition of Their Breakthrough Psychedelic Masterpiece, "Eight Miles High"

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video Roger McGuinn channels the spirit of John Coltrane in this expansive 1970 performance at the legendary Fillmore East venue

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The Chocolate Watchband

Listen to the “Coolest Song in the World” by Psychedelic Rockers the Chocolate Watchband

By Art Thompson published

Video The band’s “Secret Rendezvous” single is taken from their critically acclaimed album ‘This Is My Voice’

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Bob Weir of Grateful Dead

“We Could Take a Pretty Massive Dose and Hang in There for a While”: How LSD Influenced the Grateful Dead’s Music

By Jas Obrecht, Art Thompson published

From the Acid Tests and beyond

Robyn Hitchcock and Andy Metcalfe of The Soft Boys supporting The Damned at the Rainbow Theatre, London, England, on April 8th 1978

Listen to the Soft Boys’ “Queen of Eyes” – a Track That Helped Launch the Neo-Psychedelic Revolution

By Christopher Scapelliti published

The group are credited for paving the way for Britain’s shoegaze and dream pop bands

The Stone Roses pictured in 1989 when they released their self-titled debut album

Watch the Stone Roses’ Momentous “I Wanna Be Adored” Comeback Performance

By Rod Brakes, Mark McStea published

Video Reunited, the band are greeted on stage with rapturous applause

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The Doors

Here’s How the Doors Turned Their Vision of Psychedelic Music Into a Pop Phenomenon

By Art Thompson published

Why the sum of the parts made the magic happen

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