Shot of the fabs circa 1968-9. The card is part of the Spanish Artistas photo...
Radio Luxembourg Ad ...
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By 1971, the pirate station ships of Radio Caroline had gone off the air, leaving Radio Luxembourg as the only one. As well as being freeform, the main purpose of the pirate stations was to be able to air ads without the restrictions of the BBC who, until 1973, operated as a...
James Taylor –...
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It was for a playback of the about to be released record. Unfortunately I’ve always struggled to listen to his voice for very long. Reminds me of fumbling in girlfriends’ bedrooms at 13. Eagles Gtst Hits, Dan Fogelberg, Cat Stevens, James Taylor. Charlie perfume...
Pete Townshend ̵...
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A Time Out London cover story to promote the latest stage version of Tommy. A big focus of the interview is life after Keith. To the fans, it never quite worked, but Pete is on record saying that the Who’s 1979 – 82 period was one of his...
Clive Davis Pre-Gram...
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I felt honored to have been invited. It was extremely long – Clive’s speech as well as the event itself. Rod Stewart played some of the songbook stuff, which being a fan, I thought was rather awful. I do remember having a bit of a wander to find a beer and meeting Dave Stewart (no...