Rock’s Unsolved UFO Mystery: The Night Jim Sullivan Vanished Into Thin Air
Roswell, New Mexico, became forever linked with extraterrestrials on the night of July 2, 1947 when witnesses say they spotted a metallic disk-shaped object streak through the sky. The debris found at a ranch in Corona the next morning was dubbed a UFO, or Unidentified Flying Object. Those who believe the truth is out there celebrate World UFO Day on July 2 to mark the sighting.
UFOs have also fascinated rock musicians, who have sung about flying saucers and little green men for decades. One of the more serious takes on aliens was written by Jim Sullivan, a talented but obscure singer-songwriter. In 1969, Sullivan recorded his debut album ‘U.F.O.,’ backed by a bevy of ace Los Angeles session musicians. But by 1975, a disillusioned Sullivan left L.A. for Nashville to look for work.
He never arrived in Music City. Sullivan vanished into the desert of the southwest without a trace. His disappearance, as mysterious as any UFO tale, has never been explained …
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Roswell, New Mexico, became forever linked with extraterrestrials on the night of July 2, 1947 when witnesses say they spotted a metallic disk-shaped object streak through the sky. The debris found at a ranch in Corona the next morning was dubbed a UFO, or Unidentified Flying Object. Those who believe the truth is out there celebrate World UFO Day on July 2 to mark the sighting.
UFOs have also fascinated rock musicians, who have sung about flying saucers and little green men for decades. One of the more serious takes on aliens was written by Jim Sullivan, a talented but obscure singer-songwriter. In 1969, Sullivan recorded his debut album ‘U.F.O.,’ backed by a bevy of ace Los Angeles session musicians. But by 1975, a disillusioned Sullivan left L.A. for Nashville to look for work.
He never arrived in Music City. Sullivan vanished into the desert of the southwest without a trace. His disappearance, as mysterious as any UFO tale, has never been explained.