Get Ready to ROCK! » classic pop https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog News - Reviews - Interviews - Radio Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:48:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Album review: BOBBY ‘BORIS’ PICKETT – The Monster Mash https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2024/10/album-review-bobby-boris-pickett-the-monster-mash/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2024/10/album-review-bobby-boris-pickett-the-monster-mash/#comments Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:48:21 +0000 jason https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=98271 Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett - The Monster MashDecca [Release date 11.10.24] Bobby Pickett, a comedian and singer/songwriter, recorded this track after fronting a band called the Cordials by night, while attending auditions by day. Part of his act would include a monologue imitating Boris Karloff (probably best … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2024/10/album-review-bobby-boris-pickett-the-monster-mash/feed/ 0 Book review: On track…THE POLICE – Every Album, Every Song by Peter Braidis https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2024/04/book-review-the-police-on-track-every-album-every-song-by-peter-braidis/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2024/04/book-review-the-police-on-track-every-album-every-song-by-peter-braidis/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:15:29 +0000 jason https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=94922 The Police On Track Every Album, Every SongSonicbond Publishing [Publication date 12.04.24] Forming when punk was starting to become a force, The Police – drummer Stuart Copeland, vocalist/bassist Sting and guitarist Andy Summers – released five albums between 1978 and 1983, coupled with a succession of hit … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2024/04/book-review-the-police-on-track-every-album-every-song-by-peter-braidis/feed/ 0 Gig review: BOTH SIDES NOW: Homage to the Songs of Joni Mitchell – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, Wednesday 8 February 2023 https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2023/02/gig-review-both-sides-now-homage-to-the-songs-of-joni-mitchell-the-apex-bury-st-edmunds-wednesday-8-february-2023/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2023/02/gig-review-both-sides-now-homage-to-the-songs-of-joni-mitchell-the-apex-bury-st-edmunds-wednesday-8-february-2023/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:32:20 +0000 jason https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=86498 Both Sides Now - A Tribute To The Songs Of Joni MitchellWithout doubt one of the finest and most influential songwriters and performers of the past six decades, Joni Mitchell has a unique style that has seen countless music fans fall under her spell. Since her debut performing in local clubs … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2023/02/gig-review-both-sides-now-homage-to-the-songs-of-joni-mitchell-the-apex-bury-st-edmunds-wednesday-8-february-2023/feed/ 0 Album review: GODLEY and CREME – Frabjous Days, The Secret World Of, 1967-69 https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2022/06/album-review-godley-and-creme-frabjous-days-the-secret-world-of-1967-69/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2022/06/album-review-godley-and-creme-frabjous-days-the-secret-world-of-1967-69/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:24:09 +0000 brianmc https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=81002 GODLEY and CREME – Frabjous Days, The Secret World Of, 1967-69Cherry Red/Grapefruit [Release date: 10.06.22] Kevin Godley and Lol Creme didn’t know what they were doing. Well, that’s not strictly true. To be accurate : There’s a thrill in not knowing what you’re doing but aiming high anyway and that, … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2022/06/album-review-godley-and-creme-frabjous-days-the-secret-world-of-1967-69/feed/ 0 Book review: BRITPOP, BLUR https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2022/05/book-review-britpop-blur/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2022/05/book-review-britpop-blur/#comments Tue, 31 May 2022 10:32:48 +0000 jason https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=80938 Britpop – Decades by Peter Richard & Matt PoolerBritpop – Decades by Peter Richard & Matt Pooler SonicBond Publishing The 1990’s in the UK in pop terms, and indeed charts, were dominated for the most part by Britpop, which these two authors (themselves in a 90s band) provide … Continue reading →

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