The Story Behind: Can - Tago Mago, Ep. 248

The Story Behind: Can - Tago Mago, Ep. 248

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Can emerged as the baby boomer generation of post-war Germany, horrified by the recent past and wanting to boil rock and roll down to its essence. The guys welcome a special guest and discuss castle parties, avant garde film soundtracks, and stone age drumming

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