Harvey Kubernik

Biography:

Harvey Kubernik is the author of 19 books, including "Canyon Of Dreams: The Magic And The Music Of Laurel Canyon" and "Turn Up The Radio! Rock, Pop and Roll In Los Angeles 1956-1972." Sterling/Barnes and Noble in 2018 published Harvey and Kenneth Kubernik’s "The Story Of The Band: From Big Pink To The Last Waltz." For summer 2021 the duo has written a multi-narrative book on Jimi Hendrix for the publisher. Otherworld Cottage Industries in July 2020 published Harvey’s 508-page book, "Docs That Rock, Music That Matters," featuring Harvey’s interviews with D.A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, Albert Maysles, Murray Lerner, Morgan Neville, Curtis Hanson, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Andrew Loog Oldham, Dick Clark, Ray Manzarek, Travis Pike, Allan Arkush, and David Leaf, among others.

Harvey is active in the music documentary and TV/film world. In 2020 Kubernik served as Consultant on "Laurel Canyon: A Place In Time" documentary directed by Alison Ellwood which debuted in 2020 on the EPIX/MGM television channel. Kubernik’s writings are in several book anthologies, most notably "The Rolling Stone Book Of The Beats" and "Drinking With Bukowski."

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The Great Year
Saturday - February 10 2024
Renegade scholar Randall Carlson discussed the concept of the Great Year, and its correlation with past climate data and cataclysmic events. In the first hour, music journalist Harvey Kubernik talked about The Beatles' cultural impact and influence.More »
The Rolling Stones / Open Lines
Friday - October 20 2023
Music historian Harvey Kubernik, who recently penned the introduction to a new large format book, "The Rolling Stones: Icons," discusses the iconic rock 'n' roll band. Open Lines followed in the latter half of the program.More »
Off-Planet Agenda / Rock & Pop Recollections
Wednesday - September 6 2023
Channeling medium Christopher Macklin discussed an off-planet agenda that induces chaos and negativity. Followed by music historian Harvey Kubernik with recollections of rock and pop icons.More »
Rock & Roll History / Open Lines
Friday - June 2 2023
Music historian Harvey Kubernik talked about Tina Turner, the enduring popularity of many Classic Rock artists, digital and vinyl formats, the rise of music documentaries, and Ed Sullivan's place in Rock & Roll history. Open Lines followed in the latter half of the program.More »
Pop Music / Open Lines
Friday - December 30 2022
Music historian Harvey Kubernik discussed the surge in popularity of the music of the 1950s and 60s, the music industry then and now, and the deaths of many musical artists in 2022. Followed by Open Lines.More »
Life of Meat Loaf / Theology & ETs
Saturday - January 29 2022
Dr. Joel L. Parkyn of Apostles College and Seminary addressed how Christianity would contend with a future reality of alien intelligence. In the first hour, music historian Harvey Kubernik discussed the remarkable life of the late singer, Meat Loaf.More »
Bible Prophecy & End Times / Rock & Pop Music
Thursday - January 13 2022
Bible scholar Scott Mitchell discussed his ongoing research into biblical prophecy and fallen angels. Followed by author and music historian Harvey Kubernik on the music of the 1960s and 70s.More »
The Bee Gees & Music History / Open Lines
Friday - December 11 2020
Harvey Kubernik spoke about the history and legacy of the Bee Gees. Followed by Open Lines in the latter half.More »