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Otis Redding – a personal appreciation
WHEN I saw Noddy Holder recently, the former Slade frontman recalled how it was down to Little Richard that he got involved in music, something you could see in the way he always projected that mighty voice of his. While I can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC 4, Booker T & The MGs, Eddie Floyd, Georgia, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Monterey, Otis Redding, Ready Steady Go, Sam and Dave, Sam Cooke, Stax, Steve Cropper, The Beatles
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Back (on the phone) with Bruce Foxton – the writewyattuk interview
Before I begin, let’s go back in time. I’m not talking about the day Paul Weller and Steve Brookes first stepped on to a stage at Woking’s Working Men’s Club in November 1972, nor the May 1974 milestone (yes, 39 … Continue reading
Bruce Foxton – Back in the Room (Absolute/Basstone, 2012) – a writewyattuk review
I really didn’t know what to expect with Bruce’s first solo album in more than a quarter of a century, but I’m pleased to say my critical sense was uncompromised by the end result – 12 strong songs ensuring a … Continue reading