Psonic Psunspot Latest about Psonic Psunspot Here’s Why XTC Carried the Torch of Psychedelic Rock in the ‘80s By Mark McStea published 9 November 22 Guitarists Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory turned the new wave rule book on its head Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“I sang a song about whorehouses in grade school — and I didn't even know it!” Vince Gill on his first performance, and the surprising style of music that shaped his early years 2“I said, ‘Bob, this is a folk song.’ He said, ‘No, listen to the lyrics.’” How Alice Cooper spun a 1960s ballad into his own glam-rock anthem 3“Syd Barrett was doing psychedelic drugs and completely off his tree.” Friend and guitarist to David Gilmour and Roger Waters, Tim Renwick recalls Pink Floyd‘s wild rise from high school rockers to prog-rock gurus4“I told them, ‘You can call the police or do whatever you're going to do to me, but I'm taking it.’” How the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir stole one of his favorite guitars from George Benson 5“Our initial sense was that it was very big-headed. We all looked at Fred and said, ‘Really?’” Brian May on Freddie Mercury and the mega-hit that changed Queen’s relationship with their audience
Here’s Why XTC Carried the Torch of Psychedelic Rock in the ‘80s By Mark McStea published 9 November 22 Guitarists Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory turned the new wave rule book on its head
