The Birth of Desert Rock: The Legend of the Generator Parties

Picture this: You’re behind the steering wheel of a rusted out van. Beneath you, the tires roll and bump over the uneven desert ground. The cool evening wind whips through your open windows, and bits of sand and grit slip into your hair. Above you, a full moon spills onto the desert vista. Far away, in the distance, you see it: a few spotlights creating a light-drenched oasis. Even from here, you can feel the pulsing bass and the roar of a guitar. You’ve nearly arrived at a generator party. Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, these generator parties were critical to the Palm Desert scene. Without them, we may not have legendary acts like Yawning Man or Kyuss. Without them, we may not have Desert Rock—or Stoner Rock… read more >

 

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