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How James Brown stopped a riot single-handedly
On this day, fifty eight years ago, following the murder of Martin Luther King, James Brown saved Boston.
Apr 5
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March 2026
Two readings, one week
Undertook two readings last week.
Mar 30
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When The Chairman met The King
On 26 March 1960, Elvis Presley made his first post-army TV appearance on The Frank Sinatra Show
Mar 28
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Turbulence is my mind
Been listening to the jazz of John Coltrane of late…so in that spirit…memories to draw upon…Shane McGowan walks into the office…I interviewed him years…
Mar 20
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Would you let your daughter marry a Rolling Stone?
This week, sixty-two years ago, Andrew Loog Oldham delivered the greatest pop headline ever!
Mar 19
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Appointment With The Important 4: Mr James Brown
Hair salons, South African conspiracy, and how to upset your wife
Mar 13
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River Deep, Mountain High sends Phil Spector into retirement
Sixty years ago this week, Phil Spector recorded one of the greatest singles ever made.
Mar 9
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Out of my depth in Swiss Cottage and Minneapolis
My good friend Eugene Manzi once owned a record shop in Swiss Cottage.
Mar 6
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The Lizard King on trial
57 years ago, on 1 March 1969, Jim Morrison exposed himself on stage - or did he?
Mar 2
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February 2026
The Ballad of Bob Geldof's Toothbrush
I DJ at a CND Festival in Brockwell Park with John Peel.
Feb 27
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The Battle: when Oasis and Blur went head-to-head
Today, a new play opens at the Birmingham Rep called The Battle by John Niven.
Feb 23
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A Swayed Head
If NME writers noticed anything about me, it was my clothes.
Feb 20
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