Monthly Archives: June 2020

17: Keys to your Heart..the 101ers

Posted on June 28, 2020 by moulty58

I was going to write a more substantial piece about the 101ers but I found I had already done this a couple of years ago, that’s the great thing about a failing memory; life is full of surprises. Here’s my … Continue reading →

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16: Janie Jones….The Clash

Posted on June 21, 2020 by moulty58

The conventional story is that punk hit hard in 1977 and things were never the same again. That might have been the case in the London world of the New Musical Express or even the Factory Records world in Manchester. … Continue reading →

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Going Mad pt3 Madsongs

Posted on June 14, 2020 by moulty58

After the 60’s the 70’s was a bit of a comedown. Most of the optimism was reserved for the new artists setting out on their careers. For the hero’s of the 60’s its was a period of being a bit … Continue reading →

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Going Mad pt 2… Madmen

Posted on June 7, 2020 by moulty58

There’s probably quite a high correlation between music and mental health. Certainly creative types are prone to mood swings, often it’s what makes them creative, throw in factors such as unconventional lifestyles and drink and drugs and it’s not surprising … Continue reading →

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