
Episode 143: “Summer in the City” by the Lovin’ Spoonful
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Mister Sebastian's Playing Is Uncanny
Sebastian sebastian was the first harmonica player to play an entirely classical repertoire. He would rehearse with a pianist for three hours every day, and spend the rest of his time adapting works for the harmonica. Sebastian came from a rich background - he managed to enough as a classical musician to live the lifestyle of a rich, artistic bohemian. His son john benson gave up trying to learn the harmonica first time he tried because he didn't want to be following too closely in his father's footsteps. But John junior did take up the guitar, inspired by the first wave rock and rollers he was listening to on allan fried's show.
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