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Vintage Clip of Maxx Kidd and Konan Discussing Go-Go Failed Attempts With Local Radio

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In this episode of Powerhouse, Konan showcases clips of an interview he shared with Maxx Kidd regarding Go-Go music and its failed attempts at building relationships with the local radio stations. This episode also includes an interview with Roland, as well as a video presented by Maxx entitled “DC Don’t Stand for Dodge City,” featuring Chuck Brown, Little Benny, Sugar Bear and Andre ‘Whiteboy’ Johnson. WATCH CLIP BELOW; Continue reading Vintage Clip of Maxx Kidd and Konan Discussing Go-Go Failed Attempts With Local Radio

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Chris Blackwell of Island Records Gives His Account As To Why He Feels Go-Go Has Never Broke Nationally

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Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records, who is also given credit for turning the planet onto Reggae music by helping launch the careers of Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff, as well as U2, Grace Jones, Roxy Music, and Nick Drake, is also the same Chris Blackwell who is responsible for the 1986 go-go movie entited “Good to Go”. Recently, Chris sat down with the Washington Post and gave his explaination on why he feels that Go-Go Music never took off nationally quite like the way Reggae has. WP: When did you first encounter go-go music? Chris Blackwell: I would … Continue reading Chris Blackwell of Island Records Gives His Account As To Why He Feels Go-Go Has Never Broke Nationally