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2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1

Captain Cloud and the Rainbow Telegraph

Captain Cloud and the Rainbow Telegraph
  • Contest: 2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1
  • From the early 80’s cult film, “Get Crazy” we have a series of bands who played at the fictitious Saturn Theatre (modeled after the famous Filmore East) for their 15th New Year’s Eve Show. The first act to appear in the movie was Captain Cloud, played by Howard Kaylan of the Turtles. As you might have guessed from his name, the good Captain was still immersed in the late 60’s hippie culture, but as he was a personal favorite of the Saturn’s promoter, Max Wolfe, he was a part of the show and was allowed to ring in the New Year with Auld Lang Syne.
  • TV Show/Movie Appeared: Get Crazy (1983)
  • Actors: Howard Kaylan
  • Songs you may remember: Auld Lang Syne
  • Why you should vote:: It was one of those so cheesy it was good moments.
  • Why you should not vote:: Musically, he was stuck in a time warp.