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Music Appreciation

Akakoji

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1. I've never actually seen them perform

Reply to turbinetree (Original post)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 08:08 PM

Jan 2

I had no idea. One of the all time best groups ever. I listened to 12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus way back at Virgin with Bono was was spending time in NYC. He loved it, but had never heard it or of the group. Chris Blackwell. Wow, right?

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Spirit I Got A Line On You 1984 Original Video [View all] turbinetree Jan 2 OP

I've never actually seen them perform Akakoji Jan 2 #1

I saw them in California during my hippie days like in 1968................yikes................. turbinetree Jan 2 #2

I don't think there has been a band with as diverse musical backgrounds since them. Akakoji Jan 3 #3

Yes they did............. turbinetree Jan 3 #5

A Few Cool Things There ProfessorGAC Jan 3 #4

Here is a list of the guest performers which was pretty coool turbinetree Jan 3 #6

Son Of A Gun ProfessorGAC Jan 3 #7

Anytime my friend ..............your welcome........... turbinetree Jan 3 #8

Spirit was a favorite in high school and I was in right time at right place. PufPuf23 Jan 3 #9

I wish that I had gotten some posters back in those days.............. turbinetree Jan 3 #10