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Lothar & the Hand People formed out of Denver University in 1965, and the influential band pioneered the use of synthesizers and the theremin. October 30 is the birth anniversary of member Kim [...]

Happy birthday to Timothy B. Schmit

Happy birthday to Kenny Passarelli

Happy birthday to Dianne Reeves

In 1967, Canned Heat was busted at Denver’s Family Dog, a drama immortalized in the song “My Crime.”

In 1974, Chicago’s “Wishing You Were Here,” recorded at Colorado’s legendary Caribou Ranch and featuring backing vocals by three of the Beach Boys, peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s easy listening chart.

Happy birthday to Todd Park Mohr

On October 17, 1970, Sugarloaf’s “Green Eyed Lady” peaked at No. 3. on the Billboard Hot 100. Guitarist Bob Webber tells the story of Colorado’s great classic rock band in a new CoME podcast.

On October 14, 1972, Danny Holien’s “Colorado” peaked on Billboard’s singles chart.