Monthly Archives: January, 2015
CERRONE-CERRONE’S PARADISE.
CERRONE-CERRONE’S PARADISE. During the disco era, it wasn’t just American labels like Salsoul, Casablanca, SAM and TK that were producing disco music. Over in Europe, producers like Giorgio Moroder, Frank Farian, Claude Francois, Don Ray and Cerrone were releasing some of the most cutting-edge dance music. One of these producers, Marc Cerrone started releasing albums …
PANORAM-BACKGROUND STORY.
PANORAM-BACKGROUND STORY. Last year, Panoram released his much anticipated, debut album Everyone Is A Door. This album of laid-back, blissed out music, was released to critical acclaim. Everyone Is A Door caught the imagination of critics and music lovers alike. Everyone wondered what next for Panoram? The answer to that is Background Story, Panoram’s sophomore …
THE BATHERS-KELVINGROVE BABY.
THE BATHERS-KELVINGROVE BABY. 2015 marks the thirtieth anniversary of a Scottish musical institution, The Bathers. They were formed in Glasgow, in 1985, by singer, songwriter and troubled troubadour Chris Thomson and released six albums between 1987 and 1999. The Bathers fifth album was Kelvingrove Baby, a minor classic, that’s one of the finest Scottish albums …
BOBBY WHITLOCK-BOBBY WHITLOCK.
BOBBY WHITLOCK-BOBBY WHITLOCK. Before embarking upon a solo career in 1971, Memphis born Bobby Whitlock, had worked with some of the biggest names in music. His career started when Bobby was just seventeen. That’s when Bobby Whitlock had signed to Stax Records. He went on to work with Albert King, Booker T. and The MGs, …
CAN-FUTURE DAYS.
CAN-FUTURE DAYS. Last year, I was fortunate enough to interview a true musical legend, Holger Czukay. He was part of Can, who were undoubtably, one of the most ambitious and innovative groups in the history of music. Their music was constantly groundbreaking. So much so, that it was always way ahead of the musical curve. …
NEIL YOUNG-STORYTONE (DELUXE EDITION VINYL).
NEIL YOUNG-STORYTONE (DELUXE EDITION VINYL). Having left Buffalo Springfield in 1968, Neil Young decided now was the time to embark upon a solo career. So, Neil put together an all-star band to record his eponymous debut album. It featured guitarist Ry Cooder, pianist Jack Nitzche and backing vocalist Merry Clayton. They recorded Neil Young between …
FAMILY-BANDSTAND.
FAMILY-BANDSTAND. By 1972, it looked as if Family were on the verge of making a breakthrough in America. Their fifth album Fearless, released in October 1971, had reached number 177 in the US Billboard 200 charts. It looked as if Family were going to be the latest British group to conquer America. That, however, wasn’t …
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN AND DOUBLE TROUBLE-THE COMPLETE EPIC RECORDINGS.
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN AND DOUBLE TROUBLE-THE COMPLETE EPIC RECORDINGS. 2015 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s death. He was, without doubt, one of the most influential electric blues guitarists ever. Sadly, Stevie Ray Vaughan only enjoyed seven years in the spotlight. Stevie Ray Vaughan came to prominence after his performance at 1982s Montreux …
DJ SPINNA PRESENTS THE SOUND BEYOND STARS.
DJ SPINNA PRESENTS THE SOUND BEYOND STARS. DJ Spinna first stepped behind the wheels of steel aged eleven. By then, Vincent Williams, the future DJ Spinna, was already immersed in music. Music surrounded DJ Spinna. His first major influence was the Caribbean and Latin music in his father’s record collection. Then DJ Spinna heard the …
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