Stories from my thirty plus years working in the music industry where I was privileged to meet and work with some of the most iconic names in the business including: Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Al Stewart, Donovan, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash,Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Jon Lord,Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Gene Vincent, Clyde McPhatter, Little Richard and many others.
The rise of Funk & Soul music of the Seventies and an era when a myriad of talented black musicians came to the fore. Soul Train , the Tv show that ran for 35 years. TSOP rules the airwaves and Barry White provides much music for lovers.
The story of old rockabilly and it's original artists who came to fame via this genre.
Also mentioned are the newer generation of rockabilly talent who have taken up their forebears mantle and are producing some fine music.
The start of Stax Records . The fantastic horn sounds of Wayne Jackson & Andrew Love collectively known as The Memphis Horns. Memhis Soul Superstars- Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave,bBooker T etc.
The stories of the guitarists who were the main influences in the careers of Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Pete Townsend, Jeff Beck, Richie Blackmore and many others.
My secont trip to Los Angeles. Kris Kristofferson , Little Richard meeting, My talk with Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis- Live in Long Beach. L.A. music Scene of 1972.
My LOs Angeles visit in 1972. Meeting Art Laboe, East L.A. music Legends, Re-connecting with Little Richard. Visiting "Laboe's On the Strip".
Story of Diana Dors, known as The British Marilyn Monroe in the Sixties and Seventies. Diana was a funny talented actress and performer who began her remarcable career at age fifteen.
More memories of the Summer of 1972 in Benidorm, Spain with performers Mungo Jerry, Demis Roussos, Gary Glitter, Arthur Conley and Los Bravos. A successful season for CAP 3000.
The story of the week Little Richard and His Band played at Cap3000.in Benidorm, Spain. A musical week to remember. August 1972.
The 1972 opening of CAP 3000 in Benidorm Spain where I featured stars such as Little Richard, Johnny Otis, Mungo Jerry, Slad, Manfred Mann, and many many others.
Clyde McPhatter and Gene Vincent, two of America's early R&B and Rock & Roll Heroes whose lifestyle excesses led them to a very sad and ignoble end. I was fortunate to deal with both performers before their inevitable decline from popularity.
Forgotten UK Hero- Alexis Korner- 2024 Inductee to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Alexis was the man that gave many future rock superstars such as Mick Jagger, Keith Richard, Charlie Watts, Rod Stewart, Jimmy Page, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Brian Jones, John Mayall and many others via his Blues Incorporated group. Alexis also helped Van Morrison, Tom Jones and The Spencer Davies Group on their way to future fame after booking them...
Story of The First Int Festival of Country Music in Wembley England in 1969 , How it all started and continued for another twenty odd years. Stars included Loretta ynn, Conway Twitty, George Hamilton IV and more.
LOndon music scene in the late sixties.. Discovering Shakin Stevens and the Sunsets.
Shakin Stevens on THe Rolling Stones "Let It Bleed" Show.
My fabulous day spent with Actor/Singer Richard Harris and Movie Star Ann-Margaret.
Cetainly a day to remember.
1960's Rise of the Guitar Gods. Clapton, Beck, Frampton, Peter Green etal and The Davy Graham Story.
Flamingo Club, Soho, London. All NIghters. Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames
The High Numbers, before thery became The Who. Long John Baldry gets his head shaved in a drinking contest.
Ivy League recording with Terry Kennedy. Booking major R& B acts at the 100 Club, Oxford St, London. Joining Acker Bilk's Bilk Marketing Board. Art Garfunkel visits. David Bilk's Capricorn Club.
Recording Paul Simon's rocked up version of Wednesday Morning 3am with UK duo Justin & Karlsson. Putting together a real group to make TV and live shows as The New Vaudeville Band.
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