school bands - John Roberts, Anthony O'Brien, Ric Parnell, Michael Sheehan, Tony Waite. JP Trio - Geoff Grinham, Tony Harrison, George Gattner, Mick Clifford. The Keynotes - Jock Cree, Len White. Frank Horton Trio - Frank Horton, Jack. Pipe & Twee - Ray Cooke; Bill Barnacle Quartet - Bill and Steve Barnacle, Bruce Roberts, Mick Fox, Nick Headon, Gary Barnacle. Martin Brown Band - Pete Martin, Roger Brown, Chico, Bill Barnacle. Bod Bowles Jazz Band - Bod Bowles, Bill Barnacle, Bruce Roberts, Dave Fairfoul, Pete Stevens. Ian Shawcross. New City Jazzmen - Chris Jaques, Bernard Hodgson, Ron Westcott, Alan Kennington. Folk at the Chequers - Ivor Aylesbury, Mike Worts. Pye recording sessions - Geoff Whitehorn, Simon Phillips, Pete Arnesen, Frank McDonald, Pete Kircher, Alan Jones, Cliff Hall, Ricky Hitchcock. The Mid-Life Crisis Blues Band - Kevin McPhillips, John Standley, John Couchman, Vic Avon, Bob Wilkinson, Paul Norman, John Nichols. Fair Trade/Reelstrings - Eddie Hurdman, Mick Platt, Frank Scully, Simon Hurdman, Jim Minogue, Guy Hall. The Phatt B'stards - Geoff Higginbottom, George Wilson. Pendulum - Jack Fishpool, Brian. Civil Minds - Nigel Owens, Gary Douglas, Judy Jonro, Richard. Ron Trueman-Border. Old Hat Band and Les Onions - John Parker.
影響
in no particular order: Randy Newman, Pete Townshend, Ray Davies, Lonnie Donegan, early Elvis, early Cliff, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder, Loudon Wainwright III, The Kursaal Flyers, Richard Digance, George Wilson, Ron Trueman-Border
風格近似
"As rasping as a cheese grater on gravel ... like the forlorn wailing of a man on his way down a lift shaft" Richard Jennings.
"looks like Sid James, wrestling with his guitar like it's a live thing and singing in an earthy, throaty voice that at times is even bigger than he is ... His subject matter is not the usual songwriter's fare ... some showman ... rather exciting" Jim Pollard.
“sort of if "The Cure's Robert Smith became a comedian" Magdalena, ROCK-N-GO NO HALL.
"His songs are light, funny pieces ... filled with clever lyrics, infectious in their humor and delicate in their descriptions ... definitely one of a kind ..." Andrea Caumont, LEFTOFFTHEDIAL.
"... leaves no genre unstamped with his sardonic wit and is all over the map with musical stylings while proving his impeccable musicianship. A brilliant musical trip through the humorous side of life." Peacework Music.
"His lyrics are silly, socially relevant, interesting, unique and FUN FUN FUN! ... A Superfluous Man is a wonderful disc full of life. Get it, listen and feel good about life. You won't be wasting a single moment!" Jen Lush, Midwestbands.com.
"imagine an English version of Tom Waits with a sense of humour ...a monster voice that made your stomach vibrate... songs have intelligent melodies as well as good lyrics, and all wrapped up in THAT voice - they'll get into your brain and you'll be humming them for days" Andrew Bartholomew.
1956-65 Ash: primitive efforts - drums with Dad, piano lessons, friend's guitar, own guitar from Father Christmas. School bands, first solo gigs. 1967-8 Aldershot area: JP Trio; depping The Keynotes.
1969-73 Dover: resident at Railway Club - Frank Horton Trio; Pipe & Twee; Bill Barnacle Quartet; depping Martin Brown Band, Ian Shawcross, Bod Bowles Jazz Band. 1973 Crawley: New City Jazzmen. 1973-77 Horley: resident Folk at the Chequers; touring Folk Clubs, Cambridge Folk Festival (twice). 1975 Recording Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. 1977-1979 Pye Records - LP Wivabandon Oneezone. Radio includes Tommy Vance interview, Noel Edmonds (BBC Radio1), Alexis Korner (BFBS), Richard Digance shows (Capital Radio)). Opening for Chris Rea, Iron Maiden, The Pretenders. Resident - Half Moon, Putney. 1990: ceased being 'Wounded'. 1990-date: resident The Brambles. The Mid-Life Crisis Blues Band, Fair Trade/Reelstrings, Broadstairs Festival: The Phatt B'stards, Pendulum, Civil Minds, Old Hat Band/Les Onions. CDs: A superfluous man, Vinyl tour, Wivabandon, One for Bod, Now then (with Ron Trueman-Border), Indirigible. Recording with Reelstrings, George Wilson, New City Jazzmen, John Parker. Book: "A superfluous man: the book".
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