Faces - San Bernadino, California[King Biscuit Flower Hour 1975]

In March of 1975, Faces were on the first leg of what would be their final tour of the United States. Their previous tour and resulting live record "Coast to Coast" had been criticized somewhat for not being completely together, and on this final tour the band were wanting to set the record straight. When introducing new bass player Tetsu Yamauchi, Rod credits him as "making us all play better". While this show maintains the loose party vibe they are known for, the performances are inspired and effortless. Rod is truly one of the best rock singers to ever front a band, and Faces were a fantastic band, no question.

This King Biscuit show first broadcast on 11 May 1975 features Faces recorded on 7 March 1975 at the Swing Auditorium on San Bernadino, California and comes complete with the original ads, including one for Lee "Europa Jean Suits", which couldn't have been anything other than a big mistake.
Source: Pre-FM SQ encoded broadcast reels

Converted to: DVD-A PCM 24/48

Average White Band - Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Kiss - Cleveland, Ohio[King Biscuit Flower Hour 1975]

This split King Biscuit show first broadcast on 9 November 1975 highlights both Average White Band and Kiss, and includes the original announcements and advertisements.

Average White Band was at the height of their popularity, touring in support of their 3rd record "Cut the Cake", and this performance captured at the Syria Mosque in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on 16 September 1975 features their new drummer/legend Steve Ferrone. Original drummer Robbie MacIntosh had died suddenly a year previous, and the bands future was in question until Steve helped the band recover from their tragic loss and move forward.

Kiss had just released their breakthrough album "Kiss Alive", and the tracks recorded here at the Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio on 21 June 1975 were taken from the same shows that were recorded for the official release. Not only did "Kiss Alive" save Kiss' career, it also saved their record label "Casablanca" which was on the verge of collapse.
Source: Pre-FM SQ encoded broadcast reels

Converted to: DVD-A PCM 24/48

Genesis - Hammersmith, London[British Biscuit 1976]

Spot the temp!

Recorded for the British Biscuit radio show for broadcast on 15 August 1976, this show was captured on 10 June 1976 at the Hammersmith Odeon during the band's debut shows in England with Phil Collins as lead singer. Bill Bruford adds his trademark drumming to this show, with plenty of contributions from Phil as well. This conversion includes the original announcements and advertisements.
Source: Pre-FM SQ encoded broadcast reels

Converted to: DVD-A PCM 24/48

Yes - Boston, Massachusetts[King Biscuit Flower Hour 1974]

Far from being slowed up by the departure of Rick Wakeman, Yes enlisted Patrick Moraz and went full speed ahead into the creation of "Relayer". Easily one of the most popular King Biscuit broadcasts, this show was recorded early in the "Relayer" tour when the band rolled into Boston. Compared to the meticulous, layered presentation of the studio versions, the album's tracks are presented in a much more physical fashion here. The show MVP award goes to Alan White, who is incredible from start to finish.

This performance was recorded at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on 11 December 1974 and first broadcast in SQ quadraphonic on the King Biscuit Flower Hour on 12 January 1975.
Source: Pre-FM SQ encoded broadcast reel

Converted to: DVD-A PCM 24/48

Jimmy Cliff - Chicago, Illinois[WXRT-FM 1978]

Jimmy Cliff was touring with the Roots Radic in support of his 12th album "Give Thanks" when they performed at Chicagos' Park West on 11 November 1978. They deliver a wonderfully gritty and powerful performance, with all the rough edges intact.

This broadcast from WXRT in Chicago has been heavily circulated over the years, yet one piece of information that got lost in the shuffle is that this show was mixed in compatible quadraphonic sound by broadcast legend Ken Rasek. This is the third mix of his to be featured on this blog, and hopefully not the last.
Source: 2015 FM broadcast

Converted to: DVD-A PCM 24/48