Tag Archives: Luke Morley

Feature: Albums that time forgot – TERRAPLANE – Black And White

Posted on April 16, 2020 by david.wilson

Back in the depths of time there was a programme on Channel 4 called No Limits. It was a youth culture show presented by Jonathan King (we will gloss over that one!) and a host of new presenters. It also … Continue reading →

Posted in Albums that time forgot, All Posts, FEATURES | Tagged 1985, album, Black and White, Danny Bowes, Epic Records, Harry James, I Can't Live Without Your Love, Jonathan King, Jools Holland, Luke Morley, Moving Target, Nick Linden, No Limits, pop, review, rock, Ruby Turner, Rudy Riviere, Terraplane, Thunder | Leave a comment

Gig review: UNPLUGGED AND UNSCRIPTED: AN EVENING WITH DANNY AND LUKE (Thunder) – Alban Arena, St Albans, 9 October 2019

Posted on October 15, 2019 by andynathan

UNPLUGGED AND UNSCRIPTED: AN EVENING WITH DANNY AND LUKE- Alban Arena, St Albans, 9 October 2019

It’s been a busy year already for Thunder with their ‘Please Remain Seated’ tour and the launch of a career spanning greatest hits album, not to mention a recent club show at the Garage in London, recently reviewed on this … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 9 October 2019, acoustic, Alban Arena, Danny Bowes, gig, Harry James, Luke Morley, Mick Wall, review, St Albans, Thunder, unplugged, unscripted | Leave a comment

Gig review: THUNDER – The Garage, London, 26 September 2019

Posted on October 3, 2019 by andynathan

Thunder gigs come in all shapes and sizes, from the crowd pleasing festival appearances, to their semi-legendary Christmas shows, to the recent ‘Please Remain Seated’ semi-unplugged tour. Since their latest reformation for a third spell they have even played arena … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Ben Matthews, blues rock, Danny Bowes, gig, Luke Morley, melodic rock, Thunder | Leave a comment

Gig review: THUNDER – St.David’s Hall, Cardiff, 1 February 2019

Posted on February 4, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

When the Please Remain Seated album and tour was announced, it brought a mixed response from myself: on the one hand, it was interesting to see Thunder doing something different from their usual electric shows. What I was fearful of: … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 1 February 2019, acoustic, Cardiff, Danny Bowes, gig, Luke Morley, Please Remain Seated, review, rock, St.David's Hall, Thunder | Leave a comment

Album review: THUNDER – Please Remain Seated

Posted on November 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

BMG [Release date 19.01.19] Let’s be quite clear: ‘Rip It Up’ was one of the best albums of 2017, a vibrant, relevant chapter in the modern-day Thunder storybook. It must surprise the band themselves that they have been allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, classic rock, Danny Bowes, Luke Morley, Please Remain Seated, review, Thunder | Leave a comment

Gig review: THUNDER – Caerphilly Castle, Wales, 14 July 2018

Posted on July 20, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

When someone mentions Thunder in Wales it is more often than not followed by a downpour, it is Wales after all. However in the current hot weather boom there was no sign of the wet stuff, and thankfully this Thunder … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 14 July 2018, Caerphilly Castle, Cats In Space, Danny Bowes, Hand of Dimes, Luke Morley, rock, Thunder, Wales | Leave a comment

Album review: THUNDER – Stage (CD/DVD/Bluray)

Posted on March 15, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

earMUSIC [Release date 23.03.18] At Thunder rapidly approach their 30th anniversary, Stage – a live set from the band’s 2017 Rip It Up tour (available in 2CD + Bluray, 3 LP, 2 CD +DVD, Bluray, DVD, and various signed Limited … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged album, Bluray, Cardiff, Chris Childs, Danny Bowes, DVD, Harry James, live, Luke Morley, Lynn Jackamann, review, rock, Stage, Thunder | Leave a comment

Gig review: THUNDER – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 22 March 2017

Posted on March 23, 2017 by david.wilson

I have been a Thunder fan for more years than I care to remember, in fact I was a fan of the guys right back in the big trousered and big haired days of Terraplane, which is showing my age … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, The Best of 2017 | Tagged 22 March 2017, blues, Cats In Space, Clyde Auditorium, Danny Bowes, gig, Glasgow, live, Luke Morley, Paul Manzi, pop, review, Rip It Up, rock, Terraplane, Thunder | Leave a comment

Album review: THUNDER- Rip It Up

Posted on February 6, 2017 by petefeenstra

In this interview edit Pete Feenstra chats to Danny Bowes from Thunder (3:10). Check out the full interview: earMUSIC [Release date 10.02.17] The claims that Thunder are bigger, better and harder than before are indeed born out by their new … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, INTERVIEWS, Radio interview, The Best of 2017 | Tagged album, Ben Matthews, blues, Chris Childs, classic rock, Danny Bowes, David Bowie, Glenn Hughes, Harry James, Isaac Hayes, Led Zeppelin, Luke Morley, Paul Kossoff, review, Rip It Up, rock, Steely Dan, Thunder | Leave a comment

Gig review: THUNDER, KING KING, TERRORVISION – Wembley Arena, 20 February 2016

Posted on February 28, 2016 by david.wilson

THUNDER - Wembley Arena, 20 February 2016

Once seen as the cheeky Londoners reliably entertaining loyal crowds in theatre sized venues or livening up a festival crowd halfway up the bill, since returning for a third time a couple of years ago Thunder have hit a purple patch in their career. ‘Wonder Days’ was a … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 20 February 2016, Alan Nimmo, blues, Danny Bowes, gig, Harry James, King King, live, London, Luke Morley, rock, Terrorvision, Thunder, Tony Wright, Wembley Arena, Wonder Days | Leave a comment

Gig review: SPIKE’S FREE HOUSE – The Borderline, London, 7 June 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015 by andynathan

Quireboys singer Spike is on a mission to bring the work of one of his big influences, gravel voiced Scottish singer Frankie Miller, to a wider audience, much in the same way that Joe Elliott has championed Ian Hunter and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged blues rock, Frankie Miller, Free, gig, Luke Morley, Mark Stanway, Quireboys, Simon Kirke, Spike | Leave a comment

Gig review: THUNDER – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 14 March 2015

Posted on March 16, 2015 by andynathan

To slightly misquote one of their own songs, Thunder are proof that you can’t keep a good band down. Their split in 1999 after a decade of success only lasted three years before they reformed to make another four albums, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 14 March 2015, Ben Matthews, Danny Bowes, Eventim Hammersmith Apollo, gig, hard rock, Harry James, London, Luke Morley, review, Thunder | Leave a comment

Gig review: THUNDER – The Attic, Glasgow,19 February 2015

Posted on February 21, 2015 by david.wilson

This show was part of Thunder’s whirlwind promotional tour in support of the release of their excellent new album ‘Wonder Days’. The band were doing signing sessions and then playing a short acoustic set for selected prize winners (and the … Continue reading →

Posted in GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 19 February 2015, acoustic, album, blues, Danny Bowes, Glasgow, live, Luke Morley, review, rock, The Attic, Thunder, Wonder Days | Leave a comment

Album review: THUNDER – Wonder Days

Posted on February 15, 2015 by david.wilson

earMUSIC [Release date 16.02.15] This is studio album number ten from Thunder and it is an album many thought they would never see. With the band going into hiatus for a few years, apart from the odd live show here … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, blues, CD, Danny Bowes, EarMusic, Luke Morley, review, rock, soul, Thunder, Wonder Days | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE UNION – Manchester Academy 3, 8 November 2013

Posted on November 20, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

There was definitely no doubt who the crowd were here for tonight as the sea of Union T-shirts was clear to see, midway through their UK tour The Union are touring after the release of their DVD ‘Live in Guildford’ … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 8 November 2013, Chris Childs, gig, Jim Adama, Luke Morley, Manchester Academy 3, Pete Shoulder, review, rock, Tax The Heat, The Union, Thunder | Leave a comment

Album review: REUBEN ARCHER’S PERSONAL SIN

Posted on July 19, 2013 by jason

Toxic Arrow [Release date 19.08.13] Reuben Archer has been around the block enough times to know every doorhole, boozer and bookie by heart. The current (and previous) vocalist with hard rockers Stampede is also fronting up the Paul Raymond Project … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged album, Dave Meniketti, Harry James, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Lionheart, Luke Morley, Neil Murray, Paul Quinn, Paul Raymond, Personal Sin, Reuben Archer, review, rock, Stampede, Wild Horses | Leave a comment

Gig review: JOURNEY, WHITESNAKE – Manchester MEN, 23 May 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Thunder - Manchester MEN, 23 May 2013 - Photo by Steve Goudie

Interview edit: David Coverdale, 15 March 2013 First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on 17 March 2013 Talking to David Coverdale a couple of months ago he confirmed that the band would be playing a full set and, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 23 May 2013, Danny Bowes, David Coverdale, Doug Aldrich, gig, Jonathan Cain, Journey, Luke Morley, Manchester, MEN, Neal Schon, Reb Beach, review, rock, Russ Valory, Thunder, Whitesnake | 3 Comments

Gig Review: JOURNEY, WHITESNAKE – SECC, Glasgow, 18 May 2013

Posted on May 19, 2013 by david.wilson

A Saturday night in Glasgow with three of the best rock acts on the planet? Sounded like a great plan to me. This tour had been a ‘must see’ for most discerning rock fans since it was announced and the … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 18 May 2013, Danny Bowes, David Coverdale, gig, Glasgow, Journey, live, Luke Morley, Neal Schon, review, rock, SECC, Thunder, Whitesnake | 1 Comment

Gig review: THE UNION Islington Academy, Thursday 28 March 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by jason

This was the rescheduled gig after the February one was postponed as vocalist Pete Shoulder was suffering badly from flu. Luckily he has since fully recovered and there was a decent turn out again. First up were Black Wolf, who … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Beware The Darkness, Black Wolf, Ilsington Academy, Luke Morley, Pete Shoulder, The Union, Thunder | Leave a comment

Interview with LUKE MORLEY (THE UNION/THUNDER)

Posted on January 14, 2013 by jason

Guitarist Luke Morley is a busy man with a new album by The Union (the band he formed with Winterville’s Pete Shoulder) ‘The World Is Yours’ out on March 4th and a UK tour in February. Plus Thunder are back for … Continue reading →