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August 26, 2013

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Here’s the interview with Gary Pearson of the legendary and newly reformed NWOBHM band Vardis

Welcome to another of our ‘Interviews with…’

In the chair this week is Gary Pearson, the drummer of the newly reformed Vardis. Gary talks about the early days when he joined the band back in the late 70s, the music scene as it was back then in Wakefield, the time Vardis spent in London playing gigs at the legendary Marquee Club as well as the music festival that is now part of Heavy Metal folklore, ‘The Heavy Metal Holocaust’.

It’s a fascinating insight into the group and how reforming the band came about. Listen to the interview here.

Enjoy!!
Cheers
MJ

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August 22, 2013

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Get some here tonight…from 7pm http://ow.ly/oao89 @BigRock247 #classicrock

Come and listen to some good-time rock ‘n’ roll…and share in the fun with fellow rockers.

You know it makes sense!! 

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Facebook Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1408965445986440/

ROCK!!!

 

 

 

 

 

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August 22, 2013

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Something to warm you up with ahead of tonight’s show. Last weeks is now up on @mixcloud

Good morning!!

Here’s something to warm you up with ahead of tonight’s show. Last weeks is now up on @mixcloud

Go get it!!

See you later from 7pm via Big Rock 247

MJx

The Classic Rock Show playlist August 15th 2013

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August 18, 2013

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The ‘Request-Line’ is now OPEN!! Let me know what you’d like me to play.

We’re back again to rock the airwaves this Thursday and have a bloomin’ good time doing so.

Let me know what you’d like me to play on the show this week.

The ‘Request-Line’ is now OPEN!!

Here’s the Facebook event invite link

See you Thursday.

MJx

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Less talk, more rock!!

 

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August 17, 2013

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Part 2 of the John McCoy interview is now available via #mixcloud

Hello again.

Part 2, the final part of the interview with John McCoy, is now available. We ended Part 1 on the subject of Gillan’s last gig at Wembley. If you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, you can do so by clicking this link here. It’s a great listen – it’s full of rock n roll history.

In Part 2, I began by asking John how this and previous experiences have come to shape his approach to the work he does in the studio when producing bands. The hugely popular Serbian band Riblja Čorba reached #1 with a John McCoy produced album, and John talks about the challenges working with non-English speaking musicians. He also talks about his association with Angel Air Records www.angelair.co.uk

It all makes, I hope, for an entertaining listen into the life of one of Britain’s most talented and recognisable musicians / record producers.

You can listen to Part 2 here.

MJ

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August 9, 2013

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Listen again to The Classic Rock Show ‘Special’ – Showcasing the 1970s – Part 2 of 5 (1972 & 1973)

Here’s last nights show for you to listen to if you missed it, or if you want listen again!! Listen Link

60 of some of the best songs from the years ’72 & ’73, along with the years’ news headlines, interesting stories and events.

We’ll be letting you know when Part 3 will go to air soon!!

Thanks for listening.

MJx

The Classic Rock Show 'Special' - Showcasing the 1970s - Part 2 of 5 (1972 & 1973)

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August 5, 2013

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Here’s ‘Part 1’ of the John McCoy interview

Hi there

I’ve been afforded some fabulous opportunities over the years, meeting members of bands that I grew up with, chatting to them about their lives ‘back in the day’ and what they’re up to nowadays. This was one of those opportunities which I’ll treasure forever.

John McCoy is a bass player, record producer and former member of bands such as Zzebra, Samson, Gillan, Mammoth and GMT to name but a few.

I met up with John McCoy recently over a pint of ale. Here’s ‘Part 1’ of the interview with John I recorded in a quiet little pub in Norfolk. John speaks of learning his trade with a variety of instruments through to his time with bands such as Zzebra, Samson and with Gillan, a hugely popular band which came to prominence during the NWOBHM era. He delivers an appraisal of his time with the band, the highs and the lows, describing just what it was like being at the centre of a band, leading up towards it’s untimely and rather abrupt end.

I hope you’ll find this an enjoyable listen.
MJ

Link: John McCoy interview (Part 1)

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