The DumbWaiters bassist, Ron was always seen in a leather motorbike jacket, several ears with piercings and short spikey hair flaunted his “Punk Rock” credentials, together with his “East-End” accent he was the genuine article epitomising the essence of genre. An uncompromising, controversial free thinker turning convention on its head.
The first time I attended a performance of John Cage’s music was a rare event, even for someone who might be considered a fan. The performers, Stewart Lee and Steve Beresford, were sure to draw a crowd in York.
It was a delight finding my first digital photos taken in November 2000. Photos of my old school mate Simon H Fell playing Double Bass gig at the Grapes in Sheffield
Schillinger’s Book “Mathematical Basis for the Arts” influenced many of my creative musical ideas before computer technology was widely available to either write or produce digital recording, samples, or synthesis electronic sounds.
Over 30 years had elapsed I had last met up with Jim and it was tragic loss of our mutual friend and band member Brian that brought us together to reunited to bring back his memory and the music we had created. It transpired as KTV3 progressed an increasing amount of construction and reconstruction was needed, so that the final product became a composite of old and new.
The C J Smith Band, which can be described has a super group of experienced musical all stars from the Leeds area. The double album “Autumn” the third release in a series of album since the band got together in 2019.
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