New Lecture: "Southbay Flashback—A History of Rock and Roll!"
A lecture is planned for May 21 “Southbay Flashback-A History of rock and roll in the South Bay and is based on the book by Bill Guardino and Brian Conroy. The lecture is sponsored by the Saratoga Historical Foundation.
Since the Summer of Love rock historians have focused their attention on San Francisco as the musical epicenter of the Bay Area during the 1960s. But fifty miles down the road, the South Bay boasted an equally vibrant music scene with its own bands, venues, radio stations and underground newspapers. South Bay Flashback, a lecture by Brian Conroy and Bill Guardino, excavates this forgotten history that put the South Bay on the musical map. For this presentation, Guardino and Conroy will discuss the South Bay’s role in 1960’s musical history, as well as the unique contributions of bands and musicians from Saratoga. Turn on, tune in, and flash back with us!!
The presentation will be held at Saratoga Foothill Club 20399 Park Place, Saratoga from 4-6 PM. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
Brian Conroy is the author of eight books including the musical history Shooting Stars and Blazing Guitars. For thirty-five years he taught theater and public speaking in the Moreland School District and storytelling at San Jose State University.
Bill Guardino began collecting rock memorabilia 55 years ago. His vast collection of vinyl records, posters, handbills, and autographed photos is considered the largest private collection of rock ephemera in Northern California. His collection is the basis of South Bay Flashback.
The Saratoga Historical Foundation can be reached at www.saratogahistory.com or call 408-867-4311.
