May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Today we “WaltzInBlack” for the keyboard legend that is The Stranglers’ Dave Greenfield, who sadly passed away last night having contracted Covid-19. Laid back and unassuming, Dave was an absolute master of his craft. He will be very sadly missed. Taken from us far too soon.
It’s 27 years since Mick Ronson left this mortal coil. He was taken far too soon. RIP Ronno. You are still so sadly missed. https://youtu.be/sI66hcu9fIs
I feel guilty. I have such happy memories of 12 months ago. My second Acoustic gig. My first meeting with Jim! The day was so very special…and then the dreadful news filtering through to me on the coach journey home that night from Liverpool of what happened in neighbouring Manchester. Today is for the bees…
With the news of the demise of the NME in print form, it is time once again to share the BEST cover the NME ever had in all its years of print… So much so, a copy of it is on the wardrobe doors.
In stark contrast to the previous reason for highlighting why I love this man… This.
Awoke to the news of the loss of a true music industry great. George forged an amazing career in music, starting out with success with the Easybeats and on to Vanda and Young (Dutchman Harry Vanda being his long-time collaborator and song-writing partner), producing AC/DC albums for younger brother, Angus and more music chart success…
For you…
But my love lives on… Let’s repurpose the muse for holding brushes when painting the muse…
A man, sharing his memories of being a Bowie fan as a 13 year old boy. In a different time and place, I think I’d have been quite smitten with this boy. Sadly, I would have had sod all money too! For I’d have done the same as him – spent any money I had…