A symposium at Fiske Planetarium convened members of Spontanuity, whose psychedelic light show provided visual background for the Dead’s 1969 concert in Boulder.
Photographer Stephen Collector applied his attention to detail and lighting techniques to the world of ’80s music, a striking portfolio he shares with the Colorado Music Experience.
John Lodge, the bassist and singer with the Moody Blues, died on October 10, 2025, at the age of 82.
String Cheese Incident’s approach to a musical career established the Colorado-based group as one of the most popular neo-hippie jam bands from west of the Mississippi. The members didn’t concentrate on selling records. They devoted themselves to live improvisation, cultivating a dedicated fan base that followed them from show to show and a carnival-like atmosphere when they threw their festivals.
Stanley Sheldon
Stanley Sheldon, a longtime member of Peter Frampton’s band, was a musician with fusion master guitarist Tommy Bolin’s groups from 1971 to 1974, including Energy.
On Record book series
Each volume of the award-winning On Record series gathers over 200 limited and extraordinary images and 100 interview-based profiles spotlighting an array of musical artists.
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