Monthly Archives: June 2018

One Man’s Madness (I call it gladness) – the Lee Thompson interview

Posted on June 28, 2018 by writewyattuk

Lee Thompson was at home when I called, ‘sort of just inside 12 o’clock on the M25,’ where he’s been based around 30 years now. Born in St Pancras, NW1 in 1957, this esteemed saxophonist/songwriter’s postcode is EN5 rather than that … Continue reading →

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Where the Solid Gold Easy Action is – in conversation with Gordon Gibson

Posted on June 22, 2018 by writewyattuk

Getting on for four decades after he sold his first vinyl, I’m pleased to say that Gordon Gibson shows no sign of wanting to step away from Action Records in Preston. The much-revered Gordon, originally from Stranraer, has been in … Continue reading →

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Going North, South, East and West with The Members – in conversation with JC Carroll

Posted on June 16, 2018 by writewyattuk

You could say Jean-Marie Carroll’s musical education started in November 1970, when he caught T. Rex live at Guildford Civic Hall. Within a week, Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn had their first top-10 hit with ‘Ride a White Swan’, and the … Continue reading →

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Why Chas & Dave Mustn’t Grumble – in conversation with Dave Peacock

Posted on June 7, 2018 by writewyattuk

  When Dave Peacock lost his wife Sue to cancer in 2009, it seemed to mark the end of the Chas & Dave story, ending their professional partnership after 34 years. But a year later the pair announced a tour … Continue reading →

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