Tag Archives: Humble Pie

Feature: Rock: Rewired – STEVE MARRIOTT Part 2 (Peter Frampton interview)

Peter Frampton and Steve Marriott, January 1991

In the second part of our Steve Marriott feature, Iain McGonigal chatted to Peter Frampton in 2017 about their relationship, Humble Pie, and beyond… Sadly, Steve Marriott only lived for three and a half months of 1991. During this time, … Continue reading

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Feature: Rock: Rewired – STEVE MARRIOTT (Part 1)

Steve Marriott

In his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 21 April David Randall played a selection of tracks celebrating Steve Marriott. It’s 33 years since the sad passing of Steve Marriott (20 April 1991).  Here Iain McGonigal recalls … Continue reading

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Book review: On track … BOB DYLAN, HAWKWIND, YES, LOU REED, THE JAM (Sonicbond Publishing)

On track...Bob Dylan 1962-1970

“For the fan a chance to revisit songs and albums and for newcomers a roadmap to hopefully enhance their listening habits. Of course in an age of renewed vinyl interest these books may be the perfect complement.” We catch up … Continue reading

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Album review : SHAKE THAT THING ! The Blues In Britain 1963-73

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Cherry Red [Release date 22.09.23] Without the blues, there would be no rock’n’roll. That’s the history. This 73 track, 3 CD package is an extensive collection of recordings by British bands and solo artists, all heavily influenced by American Blues. … Continue reading

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Book review: THE DEVELOPMENT OF LARGE ROCK SOUND SYSTEMS – Volume 3 by Chris Hewitt

The Development Of Large Rock Sound Systems - Volume 3

Deeply Vale.com  [March 2203] If ever there was ever a niche left to be explored in the annals of rock and rock and roll, ‘The Development of Large Rock Sound Systems’ – Volume 3’ fills it with plenty to spare. … Continue reading

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Album review: HUMBLE PIE – I Need A Star In My Life

HUMBLE PIE - I Need A Start In My Life

Cleopatra Records [Release date 02.09.22] Humble Pie’s light shone for a few years in the early 1970s  when – with Peter Frampton in the line-up – they released the classic live album ‘Performance Rockin The Fillmore’. By 1974 the band’s … Continue reading

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Gig review: ROBERT HART AND DAVE ‘BUCKET’ COLWELL – The Cavern, Raynes Park, London, 14 October 2021

ROBERT HART AND DAVE 'BUCKET' COLWELL- The Cavern, Raynes Park, London, 14 October 2021

There have been some enjoyable ‘evening with’ nights of songs and stories at the Cavern this year – including Spike, who opened his show in July bantering with Dave ‘Bucket’ Colwell who was seated near him. In a neat piece … Continue reading

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Album review: HUMBLE PIE – The Atlanta Years

HUMBLE PIE - The Atlanta Years

Store For Music [Release date 11.12.20] Steve Marriott is best remembered in the UK as the front man for the Small Faces . Also rememberd by many as Britain’s best blue eyed soul singer, and not least for his songwriting … Continue reading

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Album review: FOGHAT – Family Joules

FOGHAT - Family Joules

Metalville [Eelease date 22.05.20] Released originally in 2003, this was always going to be a tough gig for Foghat. Slide guitar wizard Rod Price had recently left, and then they were knocked for six by the untimely death of their … Continue reading

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Quick plays: STEELEYE SPAN, GALLAGHER & LYLE, HUMBLE PIE

GALLAGHER & LYLE - Live at De Montfort Hall Leicester 1977

STEELEYE SPAN Live at De Montfort Hall Leicester 1977 Store For Music/Angel Air [Release date 04.10.19] One glaring error on this CD is the concert was in fact recorded in 1978 on the band’s then farewell tour (although the band … Continue reading

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Quick plays: JIMI ANDERSON GROUP, HOLLOW HAZE, HUMBLE PIE

JIMI ANDERSON GROUP - I Belong

JIMI ANDERSON GROUP I Belong AOR Heaven [Release date 30.08.19] Second album from the Jimi Anderson Group, which sees singer Jimi Anderson working again with producers/musicians Sandy Jones and Greame Duffin, plus guitarist David Cuthbert. There is nothing on here … Continue reading

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Gig review: BUCKET AND CO / COLLATERAL – Half Moon, Putney, London, 4 July 2019

Bucket and Co

After a June spent primarily at festivals and stadium shows, it was time to reconnect with what live gig going is really about by visiting the Half Moon, one of the few remaining pub venues in London that has continually … Continue reading

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Album review: MOLLIE MARRIOTT – Truth Is A Wolf

Mollie Marriott - Truth Is A Wolf

In the first hour of his weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, David Randall chatted to Mollie Marriott and played tracks from her album.  First broadcast Sunday 1 October, 22:00 GMT. More information Amadeus Music [Release date 03.11.17] … Continue reading

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Gig review: MOLLIE MARRIOTT – The Borderline, London, 1 June 2017

MOLLIE MARRIOTT - The Borderline, London, 1 June 2017

In the music business, as in other walks of life, following the path of famous parents can be both a blessing and a curse. It may help get you noticed initially, but higher expectations are placed on you to step … Continue reading

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Gig review: NEWARK BLUES FESTIVAL – Newark Castle, 11 September 2016

NEWARK BLUES FESTIVAL – Newark Castle, 11 September 2016

In this two-hour special Pete Feenstra plays some of those acts appearing at the 2016 Newark Blues Festival and some of the award-winners.  First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 13 September 2016. It’s one of those days in … Continue reading

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Gig review: ROB TOGNONI BAND/Salvation Jayne – Boom Boom Club, Sutton,15 April 2016

Rob Tognoni 1 - Paul Clampin

It would be surprising if the Australian rock-blueser Rob Tognoni still had a lot to say lyrically after nearly 40 years on the boards. And while his early recording career was much more song-driven, he now lets his guitar do … Continue reading

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Album review: PETER FRAMPTON – Hummingbird In A Box

Peter Frampton - Hummingbird In A Box

Red/Sony [Released 07.07.14] There are not many artists who pursue a new musical direction deep into their career let alone on their 15th studio album. But Peter Frampton is no ordinary artist. He’s never stood still since his days with … Continue reading

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DVD review: PETER FRAMPTON – Live In Detroit

When discussing the recording techniques of the six million selling ‘Frampton Comes Alive’ in the bonus interview section of this excellent DVD, Peter Frampton remembers asking: ‘Why release a live album if you can’t hear the audience?’ It was the … Continue reading

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