Tag Archives: Jerry Dammers

Skankin’ and rockin’ to a Skabilly beat – the Roddy ‘Radiation’ Byers interview

Posted on January 11, 2018 by

While no one could reasonably argue against the notion that Jerry Dammers was the architect and conceptual mastermind behind The Specials and the 2 Tone movement, his bandmates Roddy ‘Radiation’ Byers and Lynval Golding played a big part in establishing … Continue reading →

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Stepping back into Daylight – the Pauline Black interview

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

You need only take a couple of listens to the new album by influential ska favourites The Selecter to be convinced this is not a band content to sit back on past endeavours. What’s more, vocalist Pauline Black doesn’t do … Continue reading →

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Never Gonna Say Goodbye – the Pete Waterman interview

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

Perhaps you know him best these days for the countless TV appearances as presenter, judge or pundit, from his shows on regional radio in the Midlands, or – going back a bit further – as a club DJ. Alternatively, you … Continue reading →

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