BUT SERIOUSLY – The good and bad times of JOE WALSH
THE SMOKER YOU DRINK THE PLAYER YOU GET (1973) – Joe Walsh invents mellow-metal…………
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WHO’S THE SINGER? Roger Daltrey ‘Thanks A Lot Mr Kibblewhite’ autobiography review
As The Who develop into the greatest live act rock has ever seen, Daltrey gives a fine account of what it feels like to connect with an audience at such times.
CAUSING A BIG SENSATION – Michael Caine reflects on Swinging London in ‘MY GENERATION’ documentary
Caine reflects on the huge cultural changes that saw the Swinging 60s emerge from the Frugal 50s.
THE VILLAGE PEOPLE – ‘The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society.’
‘Village Green’ is renowned as the greatest album most people have never heard, Ray Davies labeling it ‘the most successful failure of all time.’
TALKING ON THE MOON – Keith Remembered.
‘The Song Is Over’ is propelled to a rousing conclusion by drumming from Keith Moon that is extraordinary even by his standards.
MEMORIES THAT DON’T F-F-F-FADE AWAY – THE WHO triumph at Charlton
CHARLTON 31/5/76: The next day I awarded each song played a mark out of 10. ‘Amazing Journey’ must have been astounding; I gave it 12.
BECKING ORDER: Jeff Beck Documentary – Still On The Run (review)
‘An array of admiring luminaries voice their respect for Beck – each naming him the most innovative guitar player of the age.’
IN BOB WE TRUST – BBC Documentary features Dylan’s late 70s religious phase
‘Gotta Serve Somebody’ from ‘Slow Train Coming’ won Bob Dylan a Grammy but was lampooned by John Lennon.
WHO STARTED IT – Daltrey and Townshend deliver a high energy rendition of ‘TOMMY’………..
Despite not having the intensity of legendary ‘Tommy’ shows propelled by Keith and The Ox, there is still more gusto than anyone has a right to expect.
BBC FOUR Documentary explores Hits, Hype and Hustle in the Music Business – but whatever happened to Attitude, Albums and Ability?
BBC 4 Documentary: Hits, Hype & Hustle. Modern acts need a Manager, Agent & Media Manager – The Beatles had Brian Epstein.