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Space: the vinyl frontier – back in touch with Ian McNabb
It was the morning after the night before when I called Ian McNabb, and it was just sinking in that it wasn’t just a bad dream. Boris Johnson really was the new Prime Minister, as the Cold Shoulder and Icicle … Continue reading →
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Tagged 2001: A Space Odyssey, Andy Lord-Ashton, Apollo 11, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Layhe, Chris Shorrock, Christopher Kearney, Cold Shoulder, Crazy Horse, Eric's, Ian Broudie, Ian McNabb, Icicle Works, Kieron Bell, Liverpool, Mathew Priest, Merseybeast, Neil Young, Nicholas Kilroe, Our Future in Space, Ralph Molina, Steve Barnard
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Now the time has come – back in touch with Bruce Foxton
After an extended festive break, Bruce Foxton is all set for another punishing year for his band, with 100-plus gigs already arranged and a brand new album on its way. If anything, the anniversary circuit is old hat for Bruce … Continue reading →
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Tagged Back In The Room, Bruce Foxton, Dennis Greaves, Dr Feelgood, From The Jam, Mike Randon, nine Below Zero, Paul Jones, paul weller, PledgeMusic, Rick Buckler, Russell Hastings, Smash the Clock, Somerset House, Sound Affects, Steve Barnard, That's Entertainment, The gift, The Jam, Tom Van Heel, Wilko Johnson
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From The Jam / Deadwood Dog – Preston 53 Degrees
After a winning set by locals Deadwood Dog and a stirring late ‘70s/early ’80s soundtrack between, there was more than a frisson of excitement around 53 Degrees as The Gift’s upbeat instrumental Circus signalled the arrival of the main act. Bass … Continue reading →
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Tagged 53 Degrees, Bruce Foxton, Deadwood Dog, From The Jam, paul weller, Preston, Russell Hastings, Setting Sons, Smiley, Steve Barnard, The Jam, Tom Van Heel
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When Setting Sons rise again – the Bruce Foxton and From the Jam update
Thirty-five years ago next month, The Jam released their fourth long player, Setting Sons, a further high point in an already stellar career. After their explosive debut, In The City, in 1977, the Woking three-piece gave us the not-quite fully-baked follow-up … Continue reading →
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Tagged All Mod Cons, Bruce Foxton, From The Jam, In The City, paul weller, Rick Buckler, Russell Hastings, Setting Sons, Sound Affects, Steve Barnard, The Jam
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Where did it all go right? In conversation with From the Jam’s Russell Hastings
I’ve suggested before now that if I had any problem with Bruce Foxton’s impressive 2012 comeback LP Back in the Room, it was the fact that –despite clearly being a collaborative effort – it only carried his name on the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Back In The Room, Bruce Foxton, David Moore, From The Jam, Mark Brzezicki, paul weller, Rick Buckler, Russell Hastings, Steve Barnard, The Jam, Tom Van Heel
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