A cop stood on the Grande stage, presumably to hold the crowds back. He was confused. He had no idea what was happening.
FE Author: Mike Kerman
The Fifth Estate Interviews
by Bob Fleck, Mike Kerman
Fifth Estate # 77, April 17-30, 1969
John Mayall is one of the most respected white musicians playing the blues today. While the blues are popular and being utilized by many pop musicians who are good copyists and technically proficient, there are few original or innovative performers.
The Flying Burrito Bros.
by Mike Kerman
Fifth Estate # 76, April 3-16, 1969
A few weeks ago the Flying Burrito Brothers brought their electrified, rockified country style music to the Grande Ballroom and the good folks responded with a silent Bronx cheer.
Lenny Bruce Lives!
by Mike Kerman
Fifth Estate # 74, March 5-19, 1969
I don’t know if people still buy comedy monologue records. We all know that after a couple of listenings we don’t play them until we have company and there is nothing else to do. But a Reprise-Bizarre (Frank Sinatra and …
Neil Young
by Mike Kerman
Fifth Estate # 74, March 5-19, 1969
If you liked Buffalo Springfield, you will probably like the first ‘solo album of one of its departed members, Neil Young (on Reprise).
New Groups and Non-Groups
by Mike Kerman
Fifth Estate # 73, February 20-March 5, 1969
There is a lot happening in pop music and it is ridiculous to predict trends. One noticeable occurrence is the breaking up of groups and the need for individual artists to “go it alone.”
Class Clash
by Mike Kerman
Fifth Estate # 72, February 6 - 19, 1969
a review of the Rolling Stones, “The Beggars’ Banquet” (London) the Beatles, “The Beatles” (Apple) The Beatles and Rolling Stones albums have been out for a couple of months now and we have a clearer perspective on what these, the …
A New Van Morrison
by Mike Kerman
Fifth Estate # 71, January 23-February 5, 1969
a review of Van Morrison “Astral Weeks” (Reprise)
Judy Collins Gets it On
by Mike Kerman
Fifth Estate # 71, January 23-February 5, 1969
We all know how lousy Detroit winters are. The snow is gray after an hour, then it turns to slush. It’s bitter cold. Your car can’t start and when it does it skids. You can’t take it anymore and want …
Al Kooper
by Mike Kerman
Fifth Estate # 67, November 28-December 11, 1968
Al Kooper, one of this country’s leading rock artists, was in town a couple of weeks ago. He has been performing, writing, and now producing rock musts for ten years and is best known for his work as an organist …