Sunday, 14 May 2017

Steely Dan interviewed in 1975, 1976 and 1977

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Here are three interviews with Donald Fagen and Walter Becker from the mid 70s, when they were producing some of their most excellent musi...
Thursday, 11 May 2017

My most-viewed Youtube clips: 2. Tommy Bolin live 1976 - 'Delightful'

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I put this together using whatever photos I could find of Tommy Bolin and the band, which included drummer Narada Michael Walden, fresh from...
Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Expressions to avoid during a recording session

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When Steely Dan reformed in the 1990s, their website was an extension of Fagen and Becker's sardonic humour. This list appeared on the ...
Monday, 8 May 2017

My most-viewed Youtube clips: 1. Elton John rocks up 'Sixty Years On', 1971

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For his live shows in 1970 and afterwards, Elton reworked this heavily orchestrated song for the three piece band, with remarkable effect....
Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton at Blackbushe in 1978

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I love the expression on Eric Clapton's face in this photo. He has joined Bob Dylan on stage for the encore finale at the famous conc...
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Tuesday, 10 January 2017

David Bowie interview with the NME, 1974

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This interview is featured in the anthology "Greatest Hits - The Best of the NME" published to hit the Christmas market in 1974. T...
Saturday, 5 November 2016

Discipline - The return of King Crimson, 1981

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The shock of the new - that's how it felt to behold the reformed King Crimson in 1981. My ticket for the Discipline show and a recording...