Paul Needs was born on-stage, clutching an SM58 and smoking a ciggie in the style of Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones; and before he was six months old he was using a Gibson Explorer guitar as a teething ring, hammering out bass riffs like a Norse god, and smashing toy drums kits with his forehead..
As a child, Paul soaked up the music of the era that was being played in the family home by his elder brother, Peter. They had a sister too – so there was Peter, Paul and…. Yep, you guessed it… Jeanette.
At school, Paul was a precocious talent, wasting many hours writing lyrics, designing guitars and playing ancient Grecian kings instead of paying attention in Geography and Chemistry. He abandoned studying “proper” music at 14, at which time he played French Horn and Oboe, and was a member of West Glamorgan Youth Orchestra.
Instead, he was bought a guitar.
That was where it all went wrong. Long hair, combined with an absense of illicit drugs and alcohol meant that his band, The Reactions, could never fulfill their massive potential.
But having said that, the drummer, Mike Morales, really DID try on the alcohol front, ending up in a coma through boozing on one memorable occasion. Or for him, unmemorable... The guitarist, Peter Watkins simply drank until he couldn't speak; but could tip beans on his stripy trousers. Their first bass player, Gareth Thomas, was a habitual counter of the 'teeth' in zippers...
Of course, most of this is a load of bollocks. But he means it about the French Horn. And the beans and the coma. And the zips...
Paul HAS been playing guitar for some 35 years, and performing solo for around 18 years, following on from successful working bands. He’s recorded four CDs, including one of original songs that continues to sell well via Apple iTunes, as does his swing CD “Hot & Cool”.
He now performs "A Tribute to the Music of the 60's & 70's", covering songs from top acts like The Walker Brothers, Buddy Holly, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Rubettes, Seekers, Animals, Searchers, Shadows, Neil Diamond, Monkees, Beatles, T-Rex, Sweet, Alvin Stardust.. and many more!
He is also a bona fide Time Lord. But don't tell the Doctor... It would worry him
Below is a video of him performing one of the tracks from this CD live at The Swansea Grand Theatre in Wales, UK.This was Paul's first ever full performance without a guitar strapped around his neck - what a time to do it, in front of more 1200 people!
Many many many - from Frank Sinatra, to The Who, Beatles to Beethoven, but including the likes of:
Beatles, Blondie, Byrds, Kinks, Stones, New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders, The Shadows, The Rat Pack, George Harrison... and many of those listed in my friends.
Sounds Like
Great music - rock, swing, whatever.
Not 'rnb' or 'dance'. RnB to me means something else entirely, like Doctor Feelgood or 9 Below Zero...
Paul
has performed in both original and club bands, and has
now been working solo for nearly 20 years, with total experience
of over 30 years in the business.
He performs
“A
Tribute to the Music of the 60s & 70s”, not focusing on any one
artist, but encompassing a huge variety of styles, with voice
and guitar playing of equal versatility. His original and cover
material has been broadcast on BBC Radio Wales and Independent
Local Radio.
While his repertoire is already extensive, he continually adds
‘new’ material to his performances, and is happy to perform at
almost any kind of venue, having worked everywhere from small
pubs to 4000 seat venues in his native Wales.
Paul started working in
the East Midlands area during 2009, and is looking forward to further
ventures in this region, as well as in Wales and the rest of the UK
Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"
We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.
The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.
It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
For more information and video go to my Myspace Profile or:
that sounds good..i got few tunes i wouldnt mind gettin down in some semblence of tidy if u all set up now? no rush tho..got em ruffly done n wrote down this time lol
hey unkle..ther be a new tune i recordedededed up on my page,lemme know wot u think..
hugs to beth..mam says hiya lil bro lol..
great new pics too btw..like wot u did there hehe
l8rs
mark..aka..ben..
Hope you had a great christmas and new year!! Weve just finished our 2nd CD, songs are now up on our myspace. Weve also set up our own website www.sleepgoodfeelgood.com where you can listen to all the tracks with selected free downloads! Please have a look & listen and let us know what you think - all the best in 2008!
yo unkle funk..or is that funkle..? haha check me new tune out.. using some new fangled teknorlorgy like innit...luv to auntybeff...be safe..speak soon
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