Daily Archives: July 16, 2012

RIP – JON LORD (1941-2012)

Posted on July 16, 2012 by jason

Jon Lord has died from a health complication as a result of his fight with pancreatic cancer aged 71. An official press statement says: “It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal … Continue reading →

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DENIM & LEATHER NWOBHM FESTIVAL 2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by jason

DENIM & LEATHER NWOBHM FESTIVAL 2012 Praying Mantis, Weapon, Stampede, Gaskin plus special guests Agincourt Praying Mantis, Weapon, Stampede, Gaskin plus special guests Agincourt will rock this year’s inaugural Denim & Leather NWOBHM Festival  at Wolverhampton’s Slade Rooms on Saturday September 29th.  And as … Continue reading →

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THE KINKS – The Kinks at the BBC

Posted on July 16, 2012 by jason

Universal 2012 The Kinks have a sumptuous back catalogue and rightly deserve their place in the pantheon of British pop and rock greats. As befits this status, the band have been the subject of some weighty compilations. But none quite … Continue reading →

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VARIOUS – Harbour of Songs

Posted on July 16, 2012 by jason

Stables 2012 News of the building of a seafaring yacht made from donated wooden items caught the imagination of the British public and gets a deft re-boot from The Stables music venue’s commission of folk artists (old hands and new … Continue reading →

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