Eurock 1973–1993

A young DJ named Archie Patterson started a weekly radio show dedicated to European psychedelic rock in Fresno, California in 1971, calling it Eurock. Taking inspiration from famed fanzine editor Greg Shaw, Patterson transformed Eurock into a zine in 1973. In 36 issues over the next 20 years, Eurock’s focus changed: it initially centered on progressive and kraut-rock, including Can, Faust, and Amon Düül II; in the 1980s, it turned to more do-it-yourself (DIY) and experimental styles, including artists like Metabolist, Pascal Comelade, and DDAA; and in the early 1990s, new age and electronic music dominated its pages. Patterson also founded a music distribution service, likewise entitled Eurock.