Tune of the Week: Eugene McDaniels

Eugene McDaniels was an incidiary singer-songwriter of the turbulent 60s and 70s. This song comes from his second of two albums he cut for Atlantic records which focus on social inequality. “Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse” was apparently heard by then US Vice President Spiro Agnew who called Atlantic and asked them not to release it. Unfortunately, this song still remains socio-politically relevant. It was also prominently sampled in the 90s by The Beastie Boys. Listen up and stay vigilant!