Tag Archives: Serious Drinking

Following The Country Line – from The Farmer’s Boys to The McGuilty Brothers with Mark Kingston

Posted on April 3, 2022 by writewyattuk

Whatever happened to The Farmer’s Boys? Those early ‘80s, Norwich-based, unlikely pop stars who found affinity with influential broadcaster John Peel, scoring three indie hits before signing for EMI Records and having a somewhat unexpected crack at the big time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Beyond the lockdowns, Normal service resumes – in conversation with Henry Normal

Posted on October 7, 2021 by writewyattuk

It’s fair to say Henry Normal kept himself busy over the 18 months when the world seemed to stand still, a spell that for this Nottingham-born BAFTA award-winner included publication of two new poetry collections. After more than 30 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Blogging Like Wire

Posted on August 20, 2013 by writewyattuk

I’M NOT quite old enough to remember Wire’s first incarnation, their fabled 1976/80 period. They came to light a few years later for me, when I was about to turn 16 and – thanks to John Peel’s patronage – discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments