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The Godfathers of Pop
David Burke meets Steve Bronski, namesake and keyboardist to synth-pop group Bronski Beat. Synth-pop outfit Bronski Beat – Steve Bronski, Jimmy Somerville and Larry Steinbachek – became a mouthpiece for…
The Godfathers of Pop: Andy Mackay interview
Douglas McPherson chats to Roxy Music’s Andy Mackay The don of rock saxophonists with Roxy Music, Andy Mackay’s latest project is a world away from For Your Pleasure. Inspired by…
The Godfathers of Pop: Jeffrey Daniel interview
Douglas McPherson chats to Jeffrey Daniel, who came to fame as part of R&B group Shalamar, but went on to have further success as a choreographer and stage performer… Jeffrey…
The Godfathers of Pop: Martin Stephenson interview
David Burke meets Martin Stephenson, who started his pop career with The Dainties before going on to find solo success. As The Dainties reunite, Stephenson looks back on his life…
The Godfathers of Pop: 2-D interview
Ian Peel chats to Gorillaz lead-vocalist 2-D about life in the world’s biggest cartoon band. In a bizarre encounter that takes in drawer slamming, popcorn chicken, virtual pop luminaries the…
The Godfathers of Pop: Rusty Egan interview
Douglas McPherson interviews Rusty Egan, one of the 80s New Romantic pioneers, about working with Midge Ure, being part of Visage and founding Blitz nightclub… Rusty Egan was one of…
The Godfathers Of Pop: Bruce Watson interview
Douglas McPherson chats to Bruce Watson about Big Country… Born in Canada but brought up in Scotland, guitarist Bruce Watson formed Big Country with vocalist and lead guitarist Stuart Adamson…
The Godfathers Of Pop: Lawrence interview
Douglas McPherson speaks to cult figure Lawrence about past and present musical ventures… With his penchant for mixing the outwardly cheery sounds of glam rock and bubblegum pop with some…
The Godfathers Of Pop: Tony Banks interview
Douglas McPherson speaks to Tony Banks about his experience in Genesis, as well as his new classical direction. Keyboardist Tony Banks formed Genesis with singer Peter Gabriel and bassist Mike…
The Godfathers of Pop: Peter Cox interview
Douglas McPherson speaks to Peter Cox of Go West fame. Peter Cox came to fame as the lead singer of Go West, alongside guitarist and back-up vocalist Richard Drummie. The…