A recent series of email exchanges with this young lad (right) has reminded me of a story you may enjoy. Back in the eighties Mike Read was on Radio One (when it was listenable). He held the plum spot of Breakfast Time. I was on a roller coaster ride of a hit single with Hurry … Read more
Another chapter from my book for your perusal: I Quit Heavy Metal and a Flower Pot Man Came To Call “Lots of sunny people Walking hand in hand” Let’s Go to San Francisco: John Carter and Ken Lewis. An intriguing chapter title, I hope you’ll agree. There was no trigger for this story emerging from … Read more
I mentioned earlier my new album for Spring to be accompanied by a live show (possibly the last one ever). Well, album production has been slowed down by external events. Two consecutive studio sessions were postponed by Covid isolation requirements. On the third attempt I, myself suffered from a lurgy (non Covid). This stymied my … Read more
Available on the platforms listed to the right (or perhaps below if you are on a mobile). Choose your service or view the video below. This is a download only release but there are 10 limited edition CD’s available. These are white label CD’s in a jewel container and professional print sleeve. Each CD is … Read more
In 1982 I had a massive top 20 hit song and with the proceeds I bought a house in Whitley Bay and installed a recording studio. Over the following years many of my musician friends called in and helped me lay tracks. Elements of this story have since appeared in various blogs and interviews. Fast … Read more
The picture to the right is my first band Bullfrog as featured on the CD cover of a new release from Cherry Red Records. The picture is from 1971. It’s our “Beatles on the rooftop” moment. Except this is Eldon Square, Newcastle. Years later other bands played Eldon Square in officially organized shows. But ours … Read more