If we destroy 5% of species on earth, we may be doing a lot more than just that, we may be destroying 5% of the species in this sector of the galaxy. Black oak arkansas is an american southern rock band named after the bands hometown of black oak, arkansas, usa. The eight groups assembled for california jam are rare earth, earth. Cal jam in 1974 generated the largest gross income of its time, 2 million dollars and drew in 200,000 fans. California jam at ontario motor speedway ontario on 6 apr. Deep purple is an english hard rock band that formed in hertfordshire in 1968. It was produced by abc entertainment, sandy feldman and leonard stogel. Yes, audio engineers had very little understanding of acoustics in the 1970s. Why complex life is uncommon in the universe 2000 by ward, peter d. Rare earth concert setlist at california jam i on april 6. Marc royce stares out of the helicopter, a sense of foreboding rising with the volcanic cloud.
Digitally remastered edition housed in a mini lp sleeve that replicates every aspect of an original vinyl release. Feels just as good when you are straight now as it did to them when stoned in 70s. Burn, might just take your time, lay down stay down, mistreated, smoke on the. Their book covers the rare earth while the supposed reallife abductions and ufo sightings may be silly, the scientific consensus has been that intelligent life is common in the universe. A previously unreleased rarity, this live concert was recorded at the arie crown theater in chicago in 1974 when rare earth was in its prime. Rare earth live in chicago 1974 full album youtube. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your rare earth collection. Ma is rare earths most satisfying lp, a great effort capped off by norman whitfield writing and producing all five songs. The book takes an indepth look deep purple s appearance at the calfornia jam festival on april 6 1974 in front of 165. None of the previously signed allwhite acts the rustix, the dalton boys, or the underdogs had. Rod richards became a guitarist with the group in 1966. Keyboardist kenny james came into the fold the same year. Ward and donald brownlee support the idea that simple life forms are common in the universe, but contend in rare earth that any type of complex. Don branker, the coproducer and stage announcer for 1974 california jam and 1978 california jam ii, was a guest on the march 15, 2008 edition of s rock 50 radio show with mike stark.
Rare earth california jam i apr 6, 1974 apr 06 1974. Why complex life is uncommon in the universe is a 2000 popular science book about xenobiology by peter ward, a geologist and evolutionary biologist, and donald e. Rare earth is fast paced, non boring and a page burner. Ma, the title track, had been done by the temptations and the undisputed truth, but nobody rocked like rare earth. Black sabbath, earth wind and fire, and rare earth each manufactured by.
Oct 09, 2012 jon lord autographed california jam book deep purple california jam is a new coffee table documentary book published by rufus stone limited editions this december. California jam festival rocked ontario in 1974 daily. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And i do have a transfer of a cassette tape from 1974 that contains get ready from. The drake equation is shown giving us an approximation of intelligent civilizations. Why complex life is uncommon in the universe by peter douglas ward, donald brownlee, and donadl brownlee. California jam was the coachella of its day, except that the modernday festival, which also takes place in april, draws 90,000 per weekend, not even half the numbers of the 1974 concert. Of the musicians who would be part of the band dubbed rare earth, only sax player gil bridges and drummer pete rivera were present. Get the rare earth setlist of the concert at ontario motor speedway, ontario, ca, usa on april 6, 1974 and other rare earth setlists for free on setlist.
Rare earth was the opening act at california jam festival in ontario, california on april 6, 1974. Cal jam ii in 1978 drew in 250,000 fans and also resulted in great success. California jam also known as cal jam was a rock music festival coheadlined. Apollo 15 astronaut al worden, who circled the moon alone in 1971 while his two crewmates testdrove the first lunar rover, died wednesday at age 88 worden died in his sleep at a rehab center in houston following treatment for an infection, said friend and colleague tom kallman. Rare earth is an american rock band affiliated with motowns rare earth record label which was named after the band who were particularly famous in the late1960s and 1970s. Ma is rare earth s most satisfying lp, a great effort capped off by norman whitfield writing and producing all five songs.
Some acts that have opened a rare earth concert are earth, wind, and fire, steely dan, and the doobie brothers. According to mike, don told some great stories about both events including deep purples trashing of a television camera and a. Of course a wee buzz or in some cases senility add to this pleasurable listen. Jan 14, 2000 this is a rare book, a book on science which is informative and inspiring without really trying to be. California jam 1974 california jammers by californiajamfanclub. Members have included russell terrana, gil bridges, pete rivera, john parrish, rod richards, kenny james, ralph terrana, fred saxon, ray monette, mark olson, ed guzman, michael urso see more. The book is the origin of the term rare earth hypothesis which, like the book, asserts the concept that complex life is rare in the universe. Deep purple recorded live on tour in 1974 in the us promoting their burn album. They have been asked back a total of three times by the producers of midnight special. It probably doesnt age well and younger listeners wont get the groove but us older dudes cherish this recording. Mar 19, 2020 apollo 15 astronaut al worden, who circled the moon alone in 1971 while his two crewmates testdrove the first lunar rover, died wednesday at age 88 worden died in his sleep at a rehab center in houston following treatment for an infection, said friend and colleague tom kallman.
Big brother is already out on youtube but never looked this good. See more ideas about california, black sabbath and seals and crofts. Record collector is the worlds leading authority on rare and collectable records. Rare earth earth, wind and fire eagles seals and crofts black oak arkansas black sabbath deep. Lineup for california jam at ontario motor speedway. The event featured rare earth, earth wind and fire, the eagles with guest jackson browne, seals and crofts, black oak arkansas, black sabbath, deep purple, and emerson, lake and palmer. Rare earth concert setlist at california jam i on april 6, 1974 setlist.
Rare earths live in chicago 1974 cd released and in. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. On april 6, 1974, 200,000 music fans descended on the ontario motor speedway ontario, california for one of the last rock festivals of the era. Hum along and dance first appeared on the temptations psychedelic shack. Rare earth big brother 1974 california jam youtube. Rare earth why complex life uncommon in the universe by peter ward and donald brownee is an interesting, excellent book. Below, the rift valley slashes across africa like a scar. The original california jam festival, held on april 6, 1974, was successful enough that it was inevitable there would be a sequel. California jam, also known as cal jam, was a rock music festival concert held at the ontario motor speedway in ontario, california on april 6, 1974. California jam was a rock music festival coheadlined by deep purple and emerson. This two platter is rare earth s best release and one listen will tell you why. Got my cd copy of the group rare earths brandnew, previouslyunreleased live in chicago 1974 last week. It sounds great, and i especially love the way culture factory designs their cd discs to look like an actual vinyl replica simulated black vinyl on both sides of the cd one side contains fake record grooves as well as recreating the 2nd orange rare earth label. Chords for rare earth big brother 1974 california jam.
Rare earth i just want to celebrate 1974 california jam. From allen pamplin anyone interested keeping up to date with the upcoming californiajamfanclub website, please. California jam news newspapers books scholar jstor. Apr 04, 2014 california jam was the coachella of its day, except that the modernday festival, which also takes place in april, draws 90,000 per weekend, not even half the numbers of the 1974 concert. California jam simulates live rock session the new york. Funky hard rock with some white boy soul mixed together and played well. Rare earth in concert the remarkable two record in this army bag always brings those good vibes every time i spin it. California jam at ontario motor speedway ontario on 6. Not that they could do much about it either, the first truly arrayable loudspeakers were probably turbosound in the mid 80s, but even they werent perfected until flashlight in 1990, by which time christian heil and lacoustics were storming ahead with their line array experiments, culminating in vdosc. Rare earth i just want to celebrate 1974 california jam for california jam fans. California jam festival rocked ontario in 1974 daily bulletin. Understanding our universe, our galaxy and our planet from the standpoint of the natural philosopher illustrated from maths, physics, biology and cosmology is my current fascination.
Rare earths live in chicago 1974 cd released and in my. In rare earth, the authors present the theories they favor as complete and widely accepted, masking the fact that many are controversial for example, whether star metallicity is as rare as they describe and whether cambrian ediacarans represent additional extinct phyla. Davis bunn in his new book, rare earth book two in the marc royce series published by bethany house takes us to kenya. Jon lord autographed california jam book jon lord the. They have performed with jimi hendrix, sly and the family stone, and ike and tina turner. Deep purple california jam is a new coffee table documentary book published by rufus stone limited editions this december. Rare earth memorial stadium, daytona beach, fl apr 10. Potting mix, compost rare earth landscape materials grass.
Although not the first white band signed to motown, rare earth was the first big hitmaking act signed by motown that consisted only of white members. Potting mix, compost rare earth landscape materials. Rare earth performed on the very first midnight special where they set the precedent in performing live instead of lip synchronization to a record. The fan club website will also include a library with over 2000 california jam documents, letters and contracts combind. It was produced by abc entertainment, sandy feldman, don branker and leonard stogel. Why complex life is uncommon in the universe on free shipping on qualified orders. From allen pamplin anyone interested keeping up to date with the. Rare earth is an american soul band affiliated with motowns rare earth record label named after the band, which prospered from 19701972. The book takes an indepth look deep purples appearance at the calfornia jam festival on april 6 1974 in front of 165.