Ann-Margret at Stonehenge 1976

 

Nathaniel Mayer I want love and affection (not the house of correction) 1966

A soul classic I just heard on Boss Radio 66.

The Hunger (1983) 40th anniversary

 

Today in 83 this vampire movie (wiki) came out. Starting David Bowie Susan Sarandon and Catherine Deneuve. Featuring Bauhaus doing Bela Lugosi's dead it was quite good. We saw Bauhaus in Bristol  at the Trinity Centre. Was good. I don't remember when but it was fairly early on. 

D. C. Washington - the Mohawk

 Possibly offensive to Mohawks but it has merit as a dance record. Here

Out August 1 2023 Born in Chicago

 Looks interesting but the title is a bit off as it wasn't really born in Chicago but in Mississippi. Maybe you could argue that it was conceived in Mississippi but born in Chicago. I shall watch it anyway. Trailer here

Parcel of Rogues Steeleye Span 1973

 This album is 50 years old. My sister had this record. Hear the song Can ye oe'r fra France here

Summer Wine Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood on the Ed Sullivan show 1967

 I picked up this album from a junk shop before it was fashionable. 

Albert King Born under a bad sign. 1967

 The other day was Albert King's centenary. Listen to his most famous song

Hip Shakin' J. B. Hutto & his Hawks 1968

 This I think you will like. It's just brilliant. J B Hutto wiki

Hear the whole album on Spotify here. Regarded as a classic.

Happy birthday J. B. Hutto (26th)

 J.B. Hutto and His Hawks, playing Thank You For Your Kindness, from the movie Chicago Blues, in 1970.

PJ Harvey A Child's Question, August (Official Video)

Watch the video for a brand new song.

Whirlwind Boppin' high school baby 1980

. A very influential rockabilly band in the U.K.

At Center Parcs Longleat

 

Pic by Bea.

George Jones - Tall Tall Trees

 We are on holiday at the moment and this song is in my head. 

Barry Humphries RIP

 I first encountered Barry Humphries in his hilarious strip Barry McKenzie. My Uncle had a collection and we read it and laughed. Also saw Dame Edna Everage live at the Bristol Hippodrome.

Flamin' Groovies Shake Some Action 1972

 Atlantic Tunnel on WFMU did a show with Cyril Jordan of the Groovies. Listen to it here.

The early days of the Bad Detectives

 

Me about the time the group started

This is how I remember it started. Charlie Fenby was to be the original singer with Mark on guitar. I was asked to play harmonica but the first practice Charlie didn't really know any lyrics so I started singing as I knew the words to songs. I was 16 and it was 1976 I reckon. Still at school. Mark had a tiny Leo amp and we had no vocal amplification. Our first purchase was a Mic and stand. 

We used to use the Youth wing Frome to practice in and we had a good set up with that. I think it was me who suggested Ivan on bass. He was in my class at school so I knew he liked decent music. Next recruit was Bunse who was very young and did not look 18 which he wasn't he was about 15. But no-one cared about being underage in those days. Our first proper gig (as opposed to a party) was the Three Swans pub. It went very well. Still putting vocals and harp in the guitar amp 2nd channel. Ivan made a home made bass amp which was chipboard and it exploded one night. In time I bought a small Wem PA that was a wise investment as it was in constant use over the next few years.

1978 left to right Ivan me and Bunse in front Mark (Henry)

Me at our first gig at a party at a farm near Bruton. 

New York Dolls Looking for a Kiss Old Grey Whistle Test 1973

 In November this will be 50 years old. Miming. But still good to see I think. Jerry Nolan joined on drums Autumn 1972. I didn't see this at the time I was only 13 and OGWT was on about 11 o'clock. 

Little Richard Alis Lesley Eddie Cochran Australia 1957

 My son bought me a copy of the Bob Dylan book The Philosophy of Modern song which looks good (I have checked out the Jimmy Reed bit) and this photo graces the cover. 

Article on Lesley in the Guardian.

Little Richard documentary

 

On UK tv tonight. 9.30 BBC2. Info. Presumably on I-player afterwards. I don't know what it will be like but I shall tune in.