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Tag Archives: Gary Crowley
Looking back on The Jam, 1982 and all that – back in conversation with Rick Buckler
This time 40 years ago, Rick Buckler must have been wondering just what was next, Christmas and New Year behind him, the ultra-successful group that had been his life for the past decade disbanded, his future uncertain. But as the … Continue reading
Perfecting The Professionals’ approach – in conversation with Paul Cook
Paul Cook was at home in West London when I called, ‘gearing up, getting ready for the tour’. As it turned out though, The Professionals managed just three of 13 dates supporting Northern Irish punk legends Stiff Little Fingers before … Continue reading
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Tagged Bananarama, Billy Duffy, Bristol, Chris McCormack, Edwyn Collins, Gary Crowley, Glen Matlock, Hammersmith, Hollie Cook, Jimmy Pursey, John Lydon, Marco Pirroni, Mick Jones, Paul Cook, Paul Myers, Ray McVeigh, Sex Pistols, Sham Pistols, Shepherd's Bush, Steve Jones, Stiff Little Fingers, The Clash, The Professionals, The Undertones, Tom Spencer, Toshi JC Ogawa, Vic Godard, Wally Nightingale
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WriteWyattUK 2019, in quotes – the first six months
As another busy year for the WriteWyattUK website draws towards a close, an annual opportunity arises to wander back through a few of our 2019 feature/ interview highlights, with a chance to click on each highlighted link and relive those … Continue reading
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Tagged A Certain Ratio, Alan McGee, Brix and the Extricated, Buzzcocks, C.P. Lee, Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, Chris Difford, Damian O'Neill, Dandy Warhols, David Gray, Dean Friedman, Eddi Reader, Eton Crop, Fisherman's Friends, Gary Crowley, Glenn Tilbrook, Gretchen Peters, Ian Hunter, Jeremy Brown, Jez Kerr, Jim Bob, Joe Strummer, John O'Neill, John Robb, Kirk Brandon, Manchester, Mark Radcliffe, Marvin Gaye, Mélanie Pain, Membranes, Mike Baillie, Mott the Hoople, Neville Staple, Norman Watt-Roy, North West Cancer Research, Nouvelle Vague, Pauil Hanley, Penetration, Peter Holmström, Pip Blom, Port Isaac, Skids. Pauline Murray, Squeeze, Steve Harley, The Clash, The Fall, The Pack, The Specials, The Undertones, Wilko Johnson
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Ignore Alien Orders – talking The Clash with Tony Beesley
As the 40th anniversary of The Clash’s acclaimed London Calling double-LP approaches, it’s time to not only remind you that a few copies remain of my biography of the band, This Day in Music’s Guide to The Clash (subtle hints, … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony Davie, Gary Crowley, Ignore Alien Orders, Joe Strummer, London Calling, Marc Bolan, Mescaleros, Mick Jones, Neil Sheasby, Our Generation, Paul Simonon, paul weller, Rawmarsh, Ray Gange, Sex Pistols, Sheffield, The Clash, The Jam, This Day in Music's Guide to The Clash, Tony Beesley, Topper Headon, Tracie Young, Walker
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London Calling to the faraway towns – the Gary Crowley interview
Behind every successful career you tend to find a mix of good fortune and hard work, but you’re unlikely to hear any gripes about the latter from highly-affable broadcaster, TV presenter and DJ Gary Crowley. His on-air charm and warm … Continue reading
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Tagged Capital Radio, Clibe Banks, Demon, Edsel, Gary Crowley, Jack Lemmon, Joe Strummer, Lisson Green, London, Mick Jones, Mono Media Films, Paul McCartney, paul weller, Postcard, Punk and New Wave, Radio London, Sex Pistols, Sian philipps, Soho Radio, The Beatles, The Clash, The Jam
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