Andrew3000 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 I recently found out about this Derby born singer and, whilst his music is quite dated and not completely my bag, he possessed a great voice and creative mind and some of his wonkier blues-based psychedelic stuff is really good. Some info here: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2004/dec/06/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries Fascinating to me, partly because not many musicians to gain any kind of fame or critical acclaim seem to come from Derby. As far as I know any road! Maybe some of our older fans could help me out here. Does anyone have memories of him ? Did anyone know him personally? Any relatives out there? cstand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 His back catalog is pretty huge, especially latterly once he moved to Germany and settled down. I do enjoy listening to him, but it can be a bit hit and miss There was a really good exhibition of his artwork at Derby Deda on Chapel Street a few years back. I've a feeling that his children may have been at the opening Here's one of my favourites of his later stuff cstand, Reggie Greenwood and Andrew3000 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 I remember his minor hit from the mid-70s, Rock and Roll Hymn, which I've always liked. Reggie Greenwood and Andrew3000 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 20 hours ago, Andrew3000 said: I recently found out about this Derby born singer and, whilst his music is quite dated and not completely my bag, he possessed a great voice and creative mind and some of his wonkier blues-based psychedelic stuff is really good. Some info here: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2004/dec/06/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries Fascinating to me, partly because not many musicians to gain any kind of fame or critical acclaim seem to come from Derby. As far as I know any road! Maybe some of our older fans could help me out here. Does anyone have memories of him ? Did anyone know him personally? Any relatives out there? Got a couple of his albums in my collection. My older Sis saw him early 70’s. Crewton and Andrew3000 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 20 hours ago, Andrew3000 said: I recently found out about this Derby born singer and, whilst his music is quite dated and not completely my bag, he possessed a great voice and creative mind and some of his wonkier blues-based psychedelic stuff is really good. Some info here: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2004/dec/06/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries Fascinating to me, partly because not many musicians to gain any kind of fame or critical acclaim seem to come from Derby. As far as I know any road! Maybe some of our older fans could help me out here. Does anyone have memories of him ? Did anyone know him personally? Any relatives out there? Derby musicians / bands off the top of my head. White Town had a big hit , Anti Pasti did well , The Struts who were formed in Derby are doing well the lead singer sang with Queen the other week at the Foo Fighters drummer tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew3000 Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Reggie Greenwood said: Derby musicians / bands off the top of my head. White Town had a big hit , Anti Pasti did well , The Struts who were formed in Derby are doing well the lead singer sang with Queen the other week at the Foo Fighters drummer tribute. Cheers, not heard of the struts. Jyoti from White Town used to hang around with my big brother in the 90s. Quite exciting when he had his 15mins. Still a good track that, but the album was weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Reggie Greenwood said: Derby musicians / bands off the top of my head. White Town had a big hit , Anti Pasti did well , The Struts who were formed in Derby are doing well the lead singer sang with Queen the other week at the Foo Fighters drummer tribute. I'm a huge fan of Kev Moore - an immensely talented and versatile musician and equally a huge Derby fan. Still plays bass with popsters Christie and fronts BC Sweet, toured as a member of Saxon a few times, an integral part of local folk trio The Long Road (with Steve Bonham and Chris 'the Bishop) Lydon' - and fronts Danish heavy metal stars Witch Cross. A few of you might have seen him singing on the pitch at Pride Park a few years ago. Reggie Greenwood and Crewton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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