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Welcome back to another episode of pplpod! Today, we are diving deep into classic rock history to uncover the story of "Fast" Eddie Hoh, a legendary but often uncredited American rock drummer who shaped the soundtrack of the 1960s. While primarily working behind the scenes as a studio session and touring drummer, Hoh’s unparalleled originality and showmanship made him one of the most sought-after session musicians of his era.
In this episode, we trace Eddie Hoh's musical journey from the Chicago suburbs to the booming 1960s Los Angeles club scene, where he crossed paths with everyone from the Modern Folk Quintet to Phil Spector. We'll explore his massive, yet frequently hidden, contributions to the decade's biggest hits. Did you know he provided the rhythm for Donovan's breakthrough album Sunshine Superman? Or that he was the studi ...