Pardon if this is a bit jumpy, it's being word processed on a Virgin train service en route from Bournemouth to Birmingham after too much lager, puddings, echo...
Anyone else spot the track from I Hear A New World used on BBC TV this evening? During the program A Short History of Tall Buildings, Orbit Round the Moon was...
I've often wondered how all those people who didn't quite achieve musical stardom back in the 60's would feel about it now, on reaching middle age. Do they...
I heard this track on BBC Radio 2's 'Sounds Of The 60s'. Presenter Brian Matthew said it 'bore several of [Meek's] trademarks'. It certainly sounds Meek, but...
Great track - mysterious group. Probably top session players. Only cut the one fabulous single. In 40 odd years no-one has been able to find any info about...
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Maybe this is of interest ... http://www.gigwise.com/news.asp?contentid=6253 Jan -- Unusual sounds for open ears: http://www.sternklang.com ...
I missed "Cliff The Musical". I missed "Born to Rock 'n' Roll". But not the third in the series of The Rapiers' Cliff tributeology. THE RAPIERS UPDATE! *...
Which august did they have in mind 06,07,08….. Steve ... From: joemeek@yahoogroups.com [mailto:joemeek@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of p126c Sent: 31 May 2005...
Hi, Just to let you know that Supersixties Issue 5 is due out in just under 2 weeks time. You can subscribe online through Paypal at www.supersixties.co.uk or...
Hi! Nothing amazing to say I'm afraid, just wanted to say hello to averyone in the group. Ive been a fan of Joe Meeks productions since the early 60's,...
Hi, There is a a fully detailed track listing of this CD set on the Joe Meek Appreciation Society website, which shows the source / date of each track. ...
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DISCS EVER BY THE ROKY CD CLUB! I AM HAPPY TO REPOST THIS ANNOUNCEMENT! At long last we are announcing the distribution of the Texas...
Just a quick to let you know that the son of the legendary Houston Wells (of the Outlaws/Premier Aces fame) now has his own cd available....please feel free to...
Searchers front man Frank Allen took time off from a hectic "Solid Silver Sixties" tour of Britain to praise The Rapiers right down to their winkle-pickers and...
Nice to see "Lost Planet" by The Thunderbolts makes the cut on "RGM Legacy". It's my favorite post-"Telstar" track trying to mimic the "Telstar" sound. Greg O....
Ah, a big time, positive review and mostly accurate (a Buddy Holly tribute album?) and not too cynical. Hope it helps attract an audience for the West End run....
Just to let you know Nick Moran will be guest on Jonathan Ross show Radio 2 this morning. Show is on now and he has not been on yet but will be on between now...
It is with the greatest of sadness that I have to tell you that our dear friend Wayne Nicholls, rhythm guitarist for The Rapiers, and his wife, Jackie, died...
Oh my... I'm in shock... I never got to see Wayne play, but I have heard some of his work with The Rapiers... this is so sad... please send my condolences to...
A benefit gig will be held in the London area to raise money for Wayne Nicholls' four children, left orphaned Saturday when their parents died in a road...
http://tinyurl.com/7dggx Monday, 20th June 2005, 14:54 LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - A husband and wife have been killed in a horror smash with a 17 year-old female...
The funeral for Rapier Wayne Nicholls and his wife Jackie will be held on Tuesday, July 5 at 2.30 p.m. at Enfield Crematorium, Great Cambridge Road, Enfield,...
A tribute concert for Rapier Wayne Nicholls and his wife Jackie will be held at the Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar on Sunday, July 17 and all proceeds will go...
A week later and I'm still all torn up looking at photos, sorting through email tributes, collecting news articles, remembering the smile that told you that...
Curtain Going Up! The cast of "Cliff The Musical" are reuniting to pay tribute to fallen Rapier Wayne Nicholls and his wife Jackie at the Wyllyotts Theatre,...