Chuck Berry!

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Fifth Estate # 78, May 1-14, 1969

A cop stood on the Grande stage, presumably to hold the crowds back. He was confused. …

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The Fifth Estate Interviews

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Fifth Estate # 77, April 17-30, 1969

John Mayall is one of the most respected white musicians playing the blues today. While the …

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The Flying Burrito Bros.

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Fifth Estate # 76, April 3-16, 1969

A few weeks ago the Flying Burrito Brothers brought their electrified, rockified country style music to …

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Lenny Bruce Lives!

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Fifth Estate # 74, March 5-19, 1969

I don’t know if people still buy comedy monologue records. We all know that after a …

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Neil Young

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Fifth Estate # 74, March 5-19, 1969

If you liked Buffalo Springfield, you will probably like the first ‘solo album of one of …

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New Groups and Non-Groups

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Fifth Estate # 73, February 20-March 5, 1969

There is a lot happening in pop music and it is ridiculous to predict trends. One …

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Class Clash

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Fifth Estate # 72, February 6 - 19, 1969

a review of the Rolling Stones, “The Beggars’ Banquet” (London) the Beatles, “The Beatles” (Apple) The …

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A New Van Morrison

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Fifth Estate # 71, January 23-February 5, 1969

a review of Van Morrison “Astral Weeks” (Reprise)

Judy Collins Gets it On

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Fifth Estate # 71, January 23-February 5, 1969

We all know how lousy Detroit winters are. The snow is gray after an hour, then …

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Al Kooper

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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 …

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