Producing this album was an intense but rewarding experience. I’ve heard these guys work described as “athletic rock” and that’s just about right. I’ve uploaded a couple of samples below. We decided we wanted a marching sound to bring in the “Rock Until You Drop” track so we mike’d up the toilet floor next to … Read more
Just Kidding. Surprising how many times I’ve pulled the same gag over the years. (scroll down) Must be an “…. ism”
No doubt you’ve heard the charming story of how Rene Angelil mortgaged his house to fund Celine’s career! But did you know that Celine set out on her dream of international stardom armed with one of my songs? Ne me Plaignez Pas ! Click here to see a video clip – 56K Modem (REAL) – … Read more
In 1982 The Searchers released my song “I Don’t Want To Be The One” on PRT as a single. It only achieved moderate chart success but went Gold on “Street Scene” a compilation album.† There was talk of an album with PRT and another of my songs “Innocent Victim” was recorded. However, the album never … Read more
In the late seventies I was producing bands and running a record company in Wallsend (UK). At night I played in the Mick Whitaker Band. We played the Burgundy Cobbler in Whitley Bay on Tues and Wed nights. I lived in Manor Court Next door, a block of bedsits owned by the Sid McCulloch who … Read more
Live at the Marquee Club Wardour Street. That’s me on the far right playing keyboards. This was a blast for me because I never got to play the Marquee and this gave me the chance. Can’t remember when this was but it was knocked down soon after. John V (left in top pic) was in Argent … Read more