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John Sebastian continues his journey through the musical history of Greenwich Village.

John Sebastian continues his nostalgic journey around Greenwich Village, New York, telling the story of a particularly creative period in modern music history.

In the second part of his journey through the musical history of Greenwich Village John Sebastian highlights the continued impact Bob Dylan had on the scene in the early 60's, how Jimi Hendrix was discovered playing in The Café Wha?, Andy Warhol's influential work with the Velvet Underground and Patti Smith, The New York Dolls, Blondie and Talking Heads striking the first chords in the birth of punk.

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John Sebastian explores the creative influence of Greenwich Village in New York

John Sebastian takes a nostalgic journey around Greenwich Village, New York, telling the story of a particularly creative period in modern music history

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