The U.S.Connection is never the same twice since they are drawn from a number of musician friends, each with their own bands, as need be. They are:-
Brett Lowden Guitar / Bass and recording cohort (Aces & Eights)
Steve Lowden Drums
Dee adams Rythym guitar and vocals (Dee Adams & The Housecats)
John Borelli Drums
Harry Roberts Bass
to name but a few.
Influences
My influences come originally from my Dads music and in my early years I listened to Big Bill Broonzy/Fats Waller/Hank senior & a whole lot more, but then came Rock and Roll all it had to offer and I was off on the ride that i still hang on to. Now I am influenced by any good music I hear, be it an old song or the latest hit.
DAVE ADAMS was an integral part of the British rock invasion on the U.S.A. in the 60s. He was heavily involved in the creation of the first British tune to make #1 on the billboard charts, 'TELSTAR'. He has worked and recorded with many great names including, Jimmy Page, Graham Nash, Ritchie Blackmore, The Dixie Cups, Gene Vincent, Tommy Roe & way too many more to list here.
His recording work as right hand man to legendary British producer Joe Meek is well documented as links on this page confirm.
He also performs with his daughter Dee Adams (check out her myspace) as The Generation Gap
Dave's keyboard and vocal stylesare definitely one of a kind so kick back and enjoy!
Joe Meek movie August 22nd, 2007 “Telstar”, a movie about the famous 60-s music producer Joe Meek (with many Purple connections), began filming in London this month. Both Meek’s studio and Mrs. Shenton shop were recreated further along Holloway Road, complete with the neighbouring bank. The movie is directed by Nick Moran with Con O’Neill (who reportedly was very impressive in the stage version) playing Joe Meek.
The cast also includes:
Kevin Spacey plays Major Banks Jon Stewart plays Dennis Pam Ferris plays Mrs. Violet Shenton JJ Feild plays Heinz Burt Sid Mitchell plays Patrick Pink Rita Tushingham appears as “Essex Medium” Martine McCutcheon appears as “Lady Victim” Nigel Harman plays Jess Conrad Tom Burke plays Geoff Goddard Ralf Little plays Chas Hodges (The Outlaws’ bassist) Joan Hodges (wife of Chas) plays Biddy Meek (Joe’s mother) Callum Dixon (who played Leyton and Lord Sutch in the play) plays John Leyton James Corden plays Clem Cattini (The Tornados’ drummer) Tom Harper plays Alan Caddy (The Tornados’ guitarist) Craig Vye plays Mitch Mitchell (the drummer) Des Hamilton plays Lionel Bart Shaun Evans plays Billy Kuy (The Outlaws’ original lead guitarist) David Hayler plays John Peel Other members of the cast:
Chas Hodges has a cameo role in the film as Mr. Brolin Jess Conrad plays Larry Parnes Carl Barat (The Libertines) plays Gene Vincent Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) plays Screaming Lord Sutch Jon Lee (S Club 7) plays Billy Fury (The Tornados were his backing band) Robbie Duke (aka Patrick Pink), who was at 304 Holloway Road when the fatal shootings happened (over 40 years ago now), is amongst the cast, playing a stagehand.
Ya know, that song "No Matter What You Believe" is a really good song, Dave. I think its my favorite one on the album. Im really glad we made it. I hadnt heard it in a long time.
