It’s badly written but still a good read for anyone from the North East of England. Lots of stories about how he got bands like Led Zeppelin and The Who to play in Sunderland and Newcastle. Docherty is also the guy who brought Free to Sunderland where they originally broke, and are still...
Carpenters Covers 45...
posted by davealder@mac.com
I really like the Carpenters. Their song writing is exquisite. I bought this set of 45’s featuring cover versions because it included Redd Kross’ sublime version of Yesterday Once...
Glam Exhibition R...
posted by davealder@mac.com
This is a great program I picked up at a Glam exhibition at Liverpool’s Tate. It was an excellent installation featuring a variety of media and a great soundtrack. The point was that the Glam movement was driven by the working class as a form of escapism from bad economic times. Slade were a...
Yes – UK 1971
posted by davealder@mac.com
Lovely “non” story about Yes not playing more dates that year. Not riveting editorial but some great photos of pre-Fragile/ Rick Wakeman Yes....