Tag Archives: The Hollies

A mighty long way from home – remembering Stoned Rose with Pete Hughes

Posted on May 3, 2021 by writewyattuk

“It’s a mighty long way down the dusty trail …” So wrote Ian Hunter back in 1973 in ‘All the Way From Memphis’, the band’s second top-10 single, Mott the Hoople by then firmly established, barely a year after they … Continue reading →

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A Manchester love affair on record – the C.P. Lee interview

Posted on January 25, 2019 by writewyattuk

It wouldn’t be right to call C.P. Lee an unsung hero of the North West music scene. He’s sung a fair bit in his time and those who truly know the Manchester scene know full well who he is. So … Continue reading →

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Wind and Rain and Shine – the Graham Gouldman interview

Posted on September 21, 2017 by writewyattuk

Perhaps I should open with a few stats, seeing as today’s interviewee is associated with plenty that make for impressive reading. For starters, 10cc, the band Graham Gouldman formed with Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Crème in 1972, have … Continue reading →

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The Crumpsall Kid rides out – the Mike Harding interview

Posted on April 23, 2015 by writewyattuk

Veteran comic, folk singer-songwriter, author, broadcaster and playwright Mike Harding is set to visit 17 small theatres and arts clubs in May. From Keswick to Barnsley via Pocklington, Mike has a busy few weeks ahead of him, and it’s not … Continue reading →

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