VARIOUS ARTISTS - KSAN Collection - San Francisco 1966 - 68 (6CD)

This 6-disc release captures many of San Francisco's best psychedelic bands at the peak of their powers, between 1966 and 1968. Featuring live recordings from legendary venues, the set encompasses major stars such as GRATEFUL DEAD, JEFFERSON AIRPLANE, THE BYRDS, BIG BROTHER & THE HOLDING COMPANY, SANTANA and THE DOORS, cult heroes like CAPTAIN BEEFHEART, COUNTRY JOE & FISH and MOBY GRAPE, and ultra-obscurities ? la FINAL SOLUTION and THE INITIAL SHOCK. Originally broadcast on the underground station KSAN-FM, this material provides a wondrous snapshot of a place and a time. Background notes and rare images are included.