Tag: Jeff Beck

Rory Gallagher – Blues Treasure Trove

The unearthing of a splendid collection of live and studio recordings by the late great Irish blues star Rory Gallagher means that fans can at last enjoy dozens of unreleased tracks. In fact, three albums’ worth! These releases coming out on the Chess label no less have been overseen by Rory’s nephew Daniel and whilst he was over from New York, Gallagher fan and follower Pete met him to get the lowdown…

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Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson on his approach and influences

The renowned drummer has been on tour and will soon be teaming up again with the other members of the mighty King Crimson for new dates, including London’s Royal Albert Hall. Pat made time to respond to one of our customised Q & A’s and much light is shed upon his approach and influences. Thanks Pat and see you too !

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Kenney Jones (Part One)

If there is a rock music autobiography you MUST read, it’s drummer Kenney Jones’ tome LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL. It’s informative, colourful and authentic as the life of this family man unrolls.

Kenney and I met over tea to talk about his story and the characters he learned from and worked with…

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Tony Joe White – Speaking Of The Source

The spark that originality lit Tony Joe White’s muse was The Blues and now he has made an elemental, stone blues album called Bad Mouthin’ to make that very point. His distinctive guitar playing and unique voice have made him a global legend of music. Pete caught up with Tony again for the lowdown….against the background of what sounds like macaws and an electrical storm.

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Rod Stewart – Blood Red Roses

A new album from The RodFather – as daughter Ruby calls him – and we are not trawling through The Great American Songbook…it’s his 30th studio album. Ten of the cuts are Stewart originals, Kevin Savigar co-produces. Rod’s general philosophy is that he makes records for ‘a few friends’ and it’s a bonus if others like them. A bit different from Stock Aitkin Waterman eh? It means that Stewart can create more personal songs, avoiding sloganeering, automatic beats and Vocoders.

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Maggie Bell

It was a pleasure to chat in detail with Scottish vocal stylist Maggie Bell at an eaterie in downtown Fulham…she is lively, friendly and full of great stories. Having shared the stage a few times with Maggie and guitar ace Dave Kelly, I can vouch for her musical fluency and sense of fun..and man, that voice…

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Cars 3 (Soundtrack Album)

The soundtrack to the latest motoring animation family film arrives and like the previous related albums for Cars and Cars 2, you can expect upbeat tunes by various artists that sound fine….er, especially in the car.

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Bluesfest London 2016 Announces Final Full Lineup

Bluesfest London returns for its second year at its new home of the O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom from Friday 28th October 2016 – Sunday 30th October 2016. Making use of the O2 Arena, Indigo @ O2, Brooklyn Bowl and other stages, Bluesfest London is presented by Live Nation UK and assembles talent from the United Kingdom, the United States of America and other parts of the world for a packed weekend of live blues, soul and roots music.

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Robin Trower – Sonic Voyager

Robin’s new album ‘Where You Are Going To’ is stacked with effective songs, inventive and soulful guitar playing and some very personal lyrics as the artist continues his travels around the world. Pete tempted him temporarily out of the studio to talk about the new record and its inspirations.

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ZZ Top – Global Warming

Capturing a series of red-hot shows by ZZ Top all over the world, the Texas trio prepare to release a new live album. Pete catches up with blues-rock wizard Billy Gibbons to talk songs, stages and everything else

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