EMI gave me this fantastic, former Replacements leader Paul Westerberg self-photo print just after I moved to the States in 98. It was part of the promotional campaign supporting the magnificent 14 Songs...
ZZ Top Greatest Hits...
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Warners gave me this great proof sheet to look at for inspiration for ads and window displays just before the album was released. It’s a one of a kind....
Richard Thompson ...
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Richard’ s unbelievable playing, combined with an exceptionally wry, dry and cheeky sense of humor, make me go to see him perform wherever and whenever. He never fails to...
The Rose of Avalanch...
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One of Yorkshire’s goth bands of the mid 80’s, Rose of Avalanche really impressed me. The name alone seemed quite exotic – unlike their home town of Leeds, which I know well. Their biggest single was entitled “LA Rain”, something that I doubt they’d ever experienced! The singer, Phil,...
Yes’ Steve How...
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I bought this poster at Yes’ 1978 10th Anniversary Wembley show. I was / am much more appreciative of Roger Dean than a fan of Steve Howe’s solo work, which to be honest is a bit dodgy. I later got to interview Roger Dean at...
Tom Petty – Lo...
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I love the Last DJ. I think it’s one of Tom’s best records, yet one of his most little-known. I went to the show at LA’s Grand Olympic Auditorium, with my friend John. Quite a strange venue, and the only time I went to the place. TP played two nights there and one of them was on his...