Monthly Archives: November 2013

1977 – A Word About Short Supply…

Posted on November 24, 2013 by grooveware

Robert and I started the duo Short Supply out of a shared desire to rant to anyone who would listen about how self-righteous and pompous we thought some of the students at college were. Particularly the ones who got involved … Continue reading →

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1977 – Rocket To Russia – Ramones

Posted on November 24, 2013 by grooveware

“Rocket To Russia” blew everything out of the water! I’d been engrossed in the intricate nuances of progressive rock for too long. The Sex Pistols had kindled a spark and Talking Heads had fanned the flames but, as the back … Continue reading →

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1977 – The History of The Bonzos – The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

Posted on November 2, 2013 by grooveware

It was September 1977 when Dad took me to college (The College of Ripon and York St.John) and kind of left me to it. He helped me unload my stuff then probably said, “See you then, son, be careful,” got … Continue reading →

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1977 – Talking Heads 77 – Talking Heads

Posted on November 2, 2013 by grooveware

Crisp, clean and clinical. Everything about “Talking Heads 77” was tight, clever and just ever-so slightly psychotic in its precision. And it’s not “Psycho Killer” (brilliant though it is) that sounds the most manic, that would be too obvious, it’s … Continue reading →

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