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Introducing The Amber List – in conversation with Mick Shepherd
In the 1980s, several independent bands based around Lancashire played a part in an emerging regional scene that ultimately brought wider success for a few North West acts. Of course, not every act involved would end up on the front … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music
Tagged Action Records, Big Red Bus, Big Star, Birmingham, Boo Radleys, Dandelion Adventure, Gene, John Kettle, lancashire, Lancaster Music Co-Op, Merry Hell, Mick Shepherd, Paul Cookson, Pemberton, Preston, Simon Dewhurst, Teenage Fanclub, The Amber List, The Ever Present Elephant, The La's, The Stone Roses, The Teardrop Explodes, Tim Kelly, Tony Cornwell
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Present company accepted – having words with UB40’s Jimmy Brown
You probably know about the legal dispute rocking reggae behemoths UB40, two factions of the band at odds with each other over the use of the name. But while all that rumbles on, the show goes on for the five remaining … Continue reading
Getting up close and personal with Toyah
Regular readers of this blog won’t be surprised that this scribe is an avid viewer of BBC 4’s Top of the Pops re-runs, a point I soon confess to my latest interviewee, Toyah Willcox. “Oh, God bless those!” The more … Continue reading
The Astounding Broccoli Boy by Frank Cottrell Boyce – a writewyattuk review
Frank Cottrell Boyce has a lot to live up to when it comes to publication time, not least considering the quality of his first three children’s novels, Millions, Framed and Cosmic. I also enjoyed the Merseyside author’s re-imaginings of Ian … Continue reading
Picture the poet, greet the griot – the Benjamin Zephaniah interview
When I spoke to Benjamin Zephaniah earlier this week, he was between a BBC radio interview and two days lecturing at West London’s Brunel University. The Lincolnshire-based dub poet, author and activist was then heading back for another radio broadcast … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music
Tagged Ali Gadema, Aston Villa, Beijing, Benjamin Zephaniah, Birmingham, Black History Month, Griot, Handsworth, Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Lincolnshire, Marcus Garvey, Mike Garry, Noam Chomsky, Preston, Spike Milligan, Terror Kid, The Wailers
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Legendary poet redefines Black History Month – the Benjamin Zephaniah feature
It made perfect sense to invite legendary dub poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah to launch Lancashire’s Black History Month celebrations. But somehow there was no real surprise that the star attraction was soon questioning the validity of the event he … Continue reading
Back to basics with UB40 – the Brian Travers interview
Picture the scene. It’s another hot, sunny afternoon and the back garden beckons. But it’s my turn to make tea. Oddly enough, I can’t cook without some good sounds for company, and today I’ve chosen an old favourite, in honour … Continue reading
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Tagged Ali Campbell, Andy Mackay, Astro, Birmingham, Blue Beat, Brian Travers, Duncan Campbell, Earl Falconer, Jimmy Brown, Lee Thompson, Madness, Mickey Virtue, Norman Hassan, Reggae, Robin Campbell, Saxa, Signing Off, The Beat, UB40
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