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Power to the M People – the Heather Small interview
“Stop barking! It’s like, ‘Take notice of me!’ I’ve had to be away from her for the morning. I’ve only had her two years, and I wouldn’t be without her. She’s absolute sunshine.” That’s Heather Small, talking about her beloved … Continue reading
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Tagged Aretha Franklin, Deconstruction, Elkie Brooks, Heather Small, Hot!House, London, Lulu, M People, Manchester, Mike Pickering, Muscle Shoals, Nina Simone, Paul Heard, Proud, Shovell
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Lead us unto The Temptations – the Otis Williams interview
At the end of a month in which the world mourned for Muhammad Ali, it seems apt that I’m conducting an interview with the sole surviving original member of a band the revered US boxing legend and civil rights activist … Continue reading
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Tagged Aretha Franklin, Berry Gordy, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick, Gerri Hirshey, Melvin Franklin, Motown, Muhammad Ali, New Jersey, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Richard Street, Ron Tyson, Smokey Robinson, Tavares, Texarcana, The Distants, The Four Tops, The Primes, The Temptations
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Shout? Let it all out – the Lulu interview
It was a long time coming, but Lulu’s been fully in charge of her career for at least a quarter of a century now, making up for lost years after at least two decades letting others make her big decisions. … Continue reading
Singing the praises of Reef’s return – the Gary Stringer interview
Gary Stringer was at home in Somerset earlier this week, making last-minute preparations ahead of Reef’s latest UK and Irish tour, which commences tonight (February 25th) at The Hub in Plymouth. The 42-year-old vocalist is joined by Jack Bessant (bass), … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, Aretha Franklin, Bon Scott, Chris Gilks, Cornwall, Dominic Greensmith, Fearne Cotton, Gary Stringer, Glow, How I Got Over, Jack Bessant, Jesse Wood, Kenwyn House, Muff Winwood, paul weller, Place Your Hands, Reef, Richard Digby-Smith, Ron Wood, S2, Sony, St Ives
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