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From garage bands of the 1960’s to current groundbreakers, both musically and technologically, Silicon Valley is rich in modern melodic history. San Jose Rocks seeks to weave together stories of the past and present about a place where creative people have converged to shape the soundtrack of not just California, but the United States and the world.
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John Densmore sat behind the drum kit for The Doors. He saw many things. Mostly, he saw frontman Jim Morrison hypnotize audiences while Densmore and his bandmates created iconic rock music on stages from coast to coast -- including at The Doors' two gigs in Santa Clara County, which took place at vastly different venues. The first Doors show in the…
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John covered everything from: The early days in San Jose, opening up for The Doors, and hanging out with Janis Joplin in Santa Clara The formation of performance art and outrageous cover band 'Daddy-o' and their appearance on the Gong Show in 1978 Playing in the band People! then, and now, with a new album coming out soon. The early days in Campbel…
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An informative and entertaining conversation, with SJR co-founder Dan Orloff and Grammy-nominated recording artist, and Campbell resident, Robert Berry, about San Jose/Silicon Valley's role in shaping the music industry and plans for a San Jose Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. While San Jose Rocks' plans have changed, the stories are fun to share.…
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