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The party’s over – remembering Mark Hollis, Talk Talk & Genesis

Mark David Hollis, 1955-2019

I was sad to learn of the passing of singer/songwriter Mark Hollis during February 2019, only aged 64. Nothing has been released publicly about the cause of death at the time of writing, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he was another victim of cancer, reading between the lines from a (reported) quote by his… Continue reading The party’s over – remembering Mark Hollis, Talk Talk & Genesis

I was never a WHAM! fan, but…

Oh dear...looks like these chaps favoured my type of leather biker jacket - and so what if I did coincidentally get my hair cut shorter just as this was in the charts? Me, a Wham! boy? Get out of here!

George Michael was truly, a gifted artist I can categorically state, I was never a WHAM! fan; it really is that simple. But, respect should be given where respect is due, especially after an unprecedented year of deaths from within the creative arts fraternity. George Michael was a naturally gifted songwriter of my generation and… Continue reading I was never a WHAM! fan, but…

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, 14/07/12

If I were lucky enough to meet Robert Plant and be allowed to say one thing to him, it would have to be; “I get it.“ After watching Alison Krauss & Union Station perform to a sold out Liverpool audience, it’s understandable how being the singer in one of the biggest bands in Rock history… Continue reading Alison Krauss & Union Station, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, 14/07/12