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Tom Petty 1977
It is quite apparent that the mythical holy grail of ‘making it’ in music is only partially reliant on talent. The people who rise to the top are clearly not the most talented in their particular field. You could see … Continue reading
QUO !
The necessary fashion accoutrement for the aspiring bohemian at my school was the canvas rucksack. Cheap and hard wearing, available at all army surplus shops, the bag suggested ‘although I recognise that I have to carry school work around this … Continue reading
Posted in rock music
Tagged 70's biography, 70's music, Alan Lancaster, band reformations, Britain, drums, Francis Rossi, gigs, John Coughlan, old grey whistle test, Rick Parfitt, rock music, Status Quo
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Going Dutch
Its ironic that the average music fan is so conversant with the music of the USA. From the days of Trad Jazz we have looked to the states for inspiration and we are are far more likely to be aware of … Continue reading
Posted in dutch rock music, memories of 70s, prog rock, rock music
Tagged 1970's, 70's biography, 70's music, dutch prog, Hippies, old grey whistle test, prog rock, rock music
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Harveys House of Horrors
Its arguable that there is just too much music about on the TV these days and ironic given the years that produced some of the best rock music ever were so poorly recorded. To have no video evidence of ,say, Nick … Continue reading
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Tagged 1970's, 70's biography, 70's music, alex harvey, Bob Harris, Britain, old grey whistle test, rock music, SAHB
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