Tag: Mother Earth

106 – Mother Earth: Tracy Nelson

106 – Mother Earth: Tracy Nelson

May 3, 2015 | By | 1 Comment

Tracy Nelson is a singer who has a voice as deep as any mountain, and a soul as wide as any river. Most well known for her role in folk rock band Mother Earth from San Francisco, she harvests a rich history in rock, blues, and country, and is one of our treasured American assets. […]

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025 – Sultan of Psychedelia: Powell St. John (2/2)

025 – Sultan of Psychedelia: Powell St. John (2/2)

October 30, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

Powell St. John was in the Waller Creek Boys (with a young  Janis Joplin) while at the University of Texas in the early 60’s.   He went on to form the St. John the Conqueroo, wrote songs for the 13th Floor Elevators (featuring Roky Erickson), and helped to found the San Francisco band Mother Earth with Tracy Nelson. […]

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024 – Sultan of Psychedelia: Powell St. John (1/2)

024 – Sultan of Psychedelia: Powell St. John (1/2)

October 15, 2010 | By | 1 Comment

Powell St. John was in the Waller Creek Boys (with a young Janis Joplin) while at the University of Texas in the early 60’s.   He went on to form the band St. John the Conqueroo, wrote songs for the 13th Floor Elevators (featuring Roky Erickson), and helped to found the San Francisco band Mother Earth with […]

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