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Iron Butterfly in 1969 (l-r): singer/keyboardist Doug Ingle, drummer Ron Bushy, bassist Lee Dorman and guitarist Erik Brann
Watch Iron Butterfly’s Kaleidoscopic “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” Performance Film All 17 minutes of this acid rock epic in full lysergic glory
John Cipollina of Quicksilver Messenger Service
Watch Acid Rockers Quicksilver Messenger Service Perform Their Celebrated Show Opener, “Fresh Air” Hear lead guitarist John Cipollina’s unique rig in action
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 The group are credited for paving the way for Britain’s shoegaze and dream pop bands

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Ace Of Cups" pose for a late 1960's portrait. (L-R) Marla Hunt, Denise Kaufman (front), Mary Simpson Mercy, Diane Hursh (front), Mary Gannon

San Francisco’s Revolutionary All-Female Band the Ace of Cups Talk Music and ‘60s Counterculture

By Vinnie DeMasi published 8 October 21

The Summer of Love legends discuss their heroinic history and comeback.

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