FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted October 29, 2022 Autobiographies/books on music - any recommendations? I’ve read Johnny Marrs, Keef, Rick Bucklers, Joe Jackson and am a little way into John Lydon’s. I’m being asked what I want for Christmas so any suggestions appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,418 Posted October 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Autobiographies/books on music - any recommendations? I’ve read Johnny Marrs, Keef, Rick Bucklers, Joe Jackson and am a little way into John Lydon’s. I’m being asked what I want for Christmas so any suggestions appreciated. Steve Jones' Lonely Boy. The inspiration behind the Pistols series on Disney 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,418 Posted October 29, 2022 Off at a slight tangent... I may have mentioned this book before to @Herman but it f you're an older football fan this is a great book, I think it's only available second hand. Or just treat yourself for a few quid 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,526 Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, FenwayFrank said: Autobiographies/books on music - any recommendations? I’ve read Johnny Marrs, Keef, Rick Bucklers, Joe Jackson and am a little way into John Lydon’s. I’m being asked what I want for Christmas so any suggestions appreciated. If you're / were a Pretenders fan then I might suggest Reckless. Chrissie Hynde is a decent author and it's very honest. She waited til her parents had died before publishing! Best of all though is Tracy Thorn's Bedsit Disco Queen. Just check out the reviews (e.g. Amazon). Honest, funny, moving - suppose like her music. I think her husband Ben Watt's book on his illness was also very well reviewed but haven't read it. Anyway, just a couple of ideas. Would send you mine but they are available secondhand for very little money.🙂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted October 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, sonyc said: If you're / were a Pretenders fan then I might suggest Reckless. Chrissie Hynde is a decent author and it's very honest. She waited til her parents had died before publishing! Best of all though is Tracy Thorn's Bedsit Disco Queen. Just check out the reviews (e.g. Amazon). Honest, funny, moving - suppose like her music. I think her husband Ben Watt's book on his illness was also very well reviewed but haven't read it. Anyway, just a couple of ideas. Would send you mine but they are available secondhand for very little money.🙂 I’ve heard that Tracey Thorns book is good so I think I’ll put that to the top of my list 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,505 Posted October 29, 2022 Never thought I'd say this, but Captain Kirk knocks it out the park 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,211 Posted October 31, 2022 the best song about werewolves ever. That's as much effort as im going to make for a Halloween themed song. 'dear boy' a biography of Keith Moon is a great read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 1, 2022 And I cannot stop playing this. Great Spoonful song arranged brilliantly and Derek's solo is just amazing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,563 Posted November 2, 2022 On 29/10/2022 at 22:56, ron obvious said: Never thought I'd say this, but Captain Kirk knocks it out the park My band has played two gigs where Spizz Energi were also playing. Kenneth Spiers is a bit of an oddball 🤣 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,779 Posted November 3, 2022 It's his birthday today. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted November 3, 2022 On 02/11/2022 at 11:31, Mr Angry said: My band has played two gigs where Spizz Energi were also playing. Kenneth Spiers is a bit of an oddball 🤣 Are they spizz energi again ? What happened to spizz oil and all the other spizz’s ? 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,563 Posted November 4, 2022 12 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: Are they spizz energi again ? What happened to spizz oil and all the other spizz’s ? 😁 Yeah, I think they are. The others spizzled out 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 4, 2022 One of the great british vocalists, Steve Marriott and the underrated Humble Pie 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thumbbass 319 Posted November 4, 2022 On 02/11/2022 at 11:31, Mr Angry said: My band has played two gigs where Spizz Energi were also playing. Kenneth Spiers is a bit of an oddball 🤣 Jack the Lad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,189 Posted November 4, 2022 Airwaves is back! Obviously, I went to see Reykjavíkurdætur (Daughters of Reykjavík) last night 😀 Amyl and the Sniffers were also on. The festival is a little smaller this year, 3 days instead of 4, and not as many bigger acts. But still good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,189 Posted November 4, 2022 On 29/10/2022 at 09:18, FenwayFrank said: Autobiographies/books on music - any recommendations? I’ve read Johnny Marrs, Keef, Rick Bucklers, Joe Jackson and am a little way into John Lydon’s. I’m being asked what I want for Christmas so any suggestions appreciated. I'd recommend Luke Haines Bad Vibes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 5, 2022 Backstage Passes by Al Kooper. Not sure if he meant it all or if it was the last vestiges of the awkward musician rebel attitude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,563 Posted November 5, 2022 19 hours ago, Thumbbass said: Jack the Lad? Who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thumbbass 319 Posted November 7, 2022 On 05/11/2022 at 11:46, Mr Angry said: Who? Wondered if that was your band - but from the response I'm guessing not! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,563 Posted November 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Thumbbass said: Wondered if that was your band - but from the response I'm guessing not! No, but if they are a skinhead/Oi band our guitarist has probably played with them in his other band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 7, 2022 As a poor bass player I cannot for the life of me understand how Mark King could play bass the way he does and sing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,189 Posted November 7, 2022 Lord Lucan still missing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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sonyc 5,526 Posted November 12, 2022 Whenever we've had a bad result I often think of something else to raise my spirits and what better thing than music. Some uplifting stuff here and a proper mix hoping someone likes at least one🙂 And the last one is a 'happy' sad song. Really worth looking on BBC Sounds last night (Cerys Matthews Time Signatures) programme. The reviewers looked at his this song (amongst a few others) and how it works, major/minor chords, use of panning, lyrics, acoustic guitar beneath etc etc. As ever, thanks to R3 and even R4. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,779 Posted November 12, 2022 Liking that Chopin arrangement.👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted November 13, 2022 Goodbye Keith Levene, I didn’t know he’d been living in Norfolk 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,779 Posted November 13, 2022 6Music just had a great memorial show for Mimi Parker of Low. Not everyone's cup of tea but if you want calm, mellow, lyrical rock music then it's worth checking out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
