Tag Archives: Lee Thompson

Looking back at 2018. Part one – the first six months

Posted on December 30, 2018 by writewyattuk

As another busy year draws to a close, let’s take a trawl through 2018’s WriteWyattUK feature/interviews, selecting a few choice quotes from within, starting with the half-year up to … well, in the words of Neil and Tim Finn, ‘You … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged Blockheads, Dave Peacock, Dave Robinson, graffiti, Ian Dury, Jeff Baynes, Kilburn and the High Roads, Lee Thompson, London, Madness, Mike Barson, Prince Buster, pub rock, Robert Elms, ska, Stiff, Suggs, The Clash, The Liberty of Norton Folgate, The Silencerz, The Writing on the Wall, Top of the Pops | 1 Comment

Back to basics with UB40 – the Brian Travers interview

Posted on August 21, 2014 by writewyattuk

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 →

Posted in Music | 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 | 1 Comment

Dial M for Madnifico

Posted on January 30, 2013 by writewyattuk

In a musical age seemingly over-populated by tribute bands and TV talent show cover versions, Madness have no need for one or the other, and remain as sweet on the ear as when they were still wearing … erm, baggy … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Cathal Smyth, Chris Foreman, Daniel Woodgate, Ian Dury, Lee Thompson, Madness, Mike Barson, Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da, Prince Buster, Specials, Suggs, Two Tone | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: Lee Thompson

Looking back at 2018. Part one – the first six months

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

Back to basics with UB40 – the Brian Travers interview

Dial M for Madnifico

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