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Douglas McPherson speaks to Tony Banks about his experience in Genesis, as well as his new classical direction. Keyboardist Tony Banks formed Genesis with singer Peter Gabriel and bassist Mike…
The Godfathers of Pop: Peter Cox interview
Douglas McPherson speaks to Peter Cox of Go West fame. Peter Cox came to fame as the lead singer of Go West, alongside guitarist and back-up vocalist Richard Drummie. The…
All Grown Up: Tiffany interview
From battling giant pythons to posing for Playboy, there’s been much more to Tiffany’s career than the chart-topper, I Think We’re Alone Now. The Californian singer talks to Classic Pop about her new rock…
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Daphne & Celeste interview
They may have had short-lived chart success, but American duo Daphne & Celeste certainly left a mark on the world of pop. Exactly what kind of mark. With hits like Ooh…
Keep The Faith: Chvrches interview
Scottish indie chart-botherers Chvrches relocated to the U.S. to make album number three, Love Is Dead, and came up trumps with one of the year’s most righteous records. The trio talk to Classic…
The Godfathers of Pop: Justin Currie inteview
Justin Currie formed Del Amitri while still at school in Glasgow. The band signed to Chrysalis and released their eponymous debut album in 1985 but it was not until a…
The Godmothers of Pop: Alison Limerick
Born in East London, Alison Limerick attended the London Contemporary School of Dance and sang backing vocals for The Style Council before finding fame with Where Love Lives, a song…
The Godfathers of Pop – Pat Kane interview
Pat Kane formed the jazz-infused Hue And Cry with his brother Greg in the mid-80s. Hailing from Coatbridge, near Glasgow, the duo scored their biggest hit in 1987 when Labour…
The Godfathers of Pop – Mick Jones interview
British guitar-slinger Mick Jones cut his musical teeth in the band of Johnny Hallyday, the ‘French Elvis’, in the 60s. Returning to England, he joined Spooky Tooth before winding up…
The Godfathers Of Pop – Mike Edwards Interview
There was a time when electronic dance music and indie guitar rock lived in separate worlds. Jesus Jones helped to change all that when they spearheaded the alternative dance scene…