Posted in Mafia, Berlusconi, Africa, Italy, obituary, music on Nov 10th, 2008 6 Comments »
It’s a pity to push Conor’s Subterraneans post so soon off the top of the pile - remember them as another fine late 80s Dub band that never got their dues. I particularly remember a fairly amazing bass-playing singer (do I recollect right ?) don’t think I’ve heard anyone Irish play the bass like it […]
Posted in obituary on Sep 27th, 2008 7 Comments »
Posted in Bo Diddley, U2, The Fall, obituary, music on Jun 5th, 2008 2 Comments »
I am once again informed by the French radio news, in a half awakened state, that another great has left this earthly stage. In this instance it was the man who invented probably the most recognisable beat in rock history - Bo Diddley. In time-honoured fashion, I’ve spent at least 15 seconds trawling You Tube […]
Posted in French, obituary, music on Feb 14th, 2008 5 Comments »
[ Salvador on the cover of an album from 2000 - courtesy of www.zoomrang.com ]
‘Woke up this morning…. felt like Ronnie Drew’ as the old blues standard goes. In fact, I woke up, as per usual, when a news story that actually grabbed my attention came on my radio alarm. This particular morning - amongst […]
Posted in obituary, music on Aug 17th, 2007 5 Comments »
Although the untimely passing of Tony Wilson was noted here on Dublin Opinion there was no detailed tribute. All you have to say is Joy Division, New Order and the Happy Mondays and you’ve got the bones of it. But via the Guardian’s click to download site I discovered that the New Yawk MP3 blog […]
The Railway Children: Play Now | Play in Popup Durutti Column – Sketch for Summer : Play Now | Play in Popup Miaow - When it All Comes Down: Play Now | Play in Popup Camper Van Beethoven – The Adventure Babies: Play Now | Play in Popup The Wombats - Lets Dance to Joy Division : Play Now | Play in PopupPosted in obituary, tony wilson on Aug 11th, 2007 1 Comment »