In this episode we connect with fellow concert fan, columnist and editor Holly Thomas. Join us as we explore:
- The UK live music experience and our shared passion for Freddie Mercury and Queen and dive into Mercury’s transcendent Live Aid performance.
- Holly’s first concert experience with her father seeing The Dixie Chicks when she was 10
- Holly’s memories seeing Fleetwood Mac at 24, with the show experience backdropped by an emotional breakup backstory.
- Witnessed live performances by Rihanna and Amy Winehouse at the Brit Awards and Lollapalooza. The anxiety they felt about Rihanna's well-being due to her party-filled lifestyle before the event.
- The tension and potential for magic when band members challenge each other, as well as the stress this creates for those in supporting roles.
- The influence of personal relationships and experiences on the music created.
Artists discussed during the show:
- Fleetwood Mac
- Amy Winehouse
- Beatles
- Rihanna
- The Chicks
- Freddie Mercury and Queen
- Mclusky
- Lady Sovereign
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