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Spirit of ’77 – All Around the World with Russell Hastings and From The Jam
It was a cheap shot, but when I called Russell Hastings back seven hours after rescheduling our initial 10am date due to a dodgy signal, I couldn’t help but ask him, ‘So, Just Who is the Five o’clock Hero?’ “Ha! I … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Fairclough, Belfast, Bruce Foxton, David Moore, From The Jam, In The City, Leo Sayer, Liverpool, Mark Brzezicki, Mike Randon, paul weller, Rick Buckler, Russell Hastings, Sex Pistols, Slade, Suzi Quatro, The Cavern, The gift, The Jam, Tom Heel
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To Be Someone – Talking about The Jam with Den Davis
When a 1,500kg truck bomb was detonated in central Manchester in June 1996, the collateral damage included a vast collection of vinyl rarities belonging to Den Davis, collector and avid fan of The Jam. A few weeks passed before Den … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Football, Music
Tagged About the Young Idea, All Mod Cons, Brighton, Bruce Foxton, Corn Exchange, Cunard Building, Den Davis, From The Jam, John Weller, Liverpool, Manchester, Nick Heyward, Nicky Weller, paul weller, Rick Buckler, Somerset House, Stalybridge, The Jam, The Style Council, Y.O.U.N.G.
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Waiting for The Vapors’ return – the Dave Fenton interview
I’m guessing that if you’re reading this, you remember The Vapors. I also realise that many of you will now have the song Turning Japanese lodged in your head, and a few of you will think that was the whole story. … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music
Tagged Bruce Foxton, Dave Fenton, Ed Bazalgette, Howard Smith, Jimmie Jones, John Weller, Magnets, Michael Bowes, New Clear Days, paul weller, Shoot! Dispute, Steve Smith, The Jam, The Members, The Stranglers, The Vapors, Turning Japanese, Waiting for the Weekend
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About the Young Idea – talking about The Jam with Nicky Weller
From the moment you turn right at the desk inside the Cunard Building’s The Jam – About the Young Idea exhibition and head down a mock London Underground tunnel lined with promo posters publicising the original records, you’re in for … Continue reading
Matteo’s Modern world – in conversation with writer Matteo Sedazzari
Matteo Sedazzari was part-way through his latest social networking drive when we spoke, spreading the word about debut novel A Crafty Cigarette – Tales of a Teenage Mod while getting to grips with the ever-changing world of new media. “I like … Continue reading
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Tagged A Crafty Cigarette, alan Bleasdale, Cagliari, Gillian Flynn, Grange Hill, If, Irvine Welsh, italy, Joe R Lansdale, John Cooper Clarke, Johnny Jarvis, Juventus, Mark Twain, Martina Cole, Matteo Sedazzari, Milan, Mod, Oscar de Paul, paul weller, Positive Energy of Madness, Scully, Secret Affair, Terry Taylor, The Jam, Victor Meldrew, Walton-on-Thames, Zani
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Reimagining The Blow Monkeys – the Dr. Robert interview
Robert Howard, aka Dr. Robert, lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter with The Blow Monkeys, spends a fair amount of time visiting Andalucia, Spain these days. Born in Scotland, he’s certainly got around, having initially formed a band on returning to … Continue reading
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Tagged Andalucia, Animal Magic, Curtis Mayfield, Digging Your Scene, Dr. Robert, Flatlands, If Not Now, Lancaster, Limping for a Generation, Lincolnshire, Liverpool, Mick Anker, Neville Henry, Out There, paul weller, PP Arnold, Realms of Gold, The Blow Monkeys, Tony Kiley, When?
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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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From The Jam / Nine Below Zero – Colne, The Muni
Any musician worth their salt will have learned a great deal by getting along to the mystical East at the weekend (well, East Lancashire, any road), for a masterclass in maximum r’n’b and impassioned post-punk. While The Jam material played … Continue reading
