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Blogger for The Guardian as well as co-founded the independent Creation Records label where he has signed, managed and championed acts such as The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Oasis, and The Libertines. He was also the lead singer and guitarist for the indie pop group Biff Bang Pow.
Alan McGEE with GHQ Magazine interviews........Sep 27, 2020
Alan McGee GHQ radio Interview With James McGregor of The Clockworks
In the interview with Alan McGee for GHQ Magazine, the vocalist of The Clockworks – James McGregor speaks about about his musical roots and lyrics, and of course working with Alan McGee. (some explicit language)
The Clockworks are a four-piece band originally hailing from Loughrea in Galway and consist of James McGregor on Vocals/Guitar, Sean Connelly on Guitar, Damian Greaney on Guitar and Tom Freeman on bass.
Alan McGee GHQ Radio interview with Darren Forbes of the Shambolics
This week legendary music mogul Alan McGee talks with Darren Forbes of Fife band the Shambolics.
Darren Forbes – Vocals/Guitar, discusses the start of the Shambolics and what Alan McGee describes as, “one of the most exciting things coming out of Scotland……”
Shambolics are a four piece Fife band; Lewis McDonald (vocals/guitar), Darren Forbes (vocals/guitar), Jordan McHatton (vocals/bass) and Jake Bain (vocals/drums). Already said to be, “a firm favourite on Scottish turf, the four piece have become accustomed to selling out venues like St Lukes in Glasgow and The Water Rats in London in a heartbeat.”
Signed by Alan McGee to his Creation 23 label last summer. Not ones to sit still, the Shams preoccupied themselves during the pandemic with a series of classic cover versions in their distinctly dreamy style, including Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Everywhere’, The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Light’, ABBA’s ‘mamma Mia and The Rolling Stones‘ ’Sympathy For The Devil’; finding a raft of new fans with their uplifting reworkings.
Alan McGee Radio Podcast With Singer Ian Donaldson (Explicit Language)
This week Alan McGee chats with Ian Donaldson - Explicit Language
Ian Donaldson is a Scottish singer, songwriter, composer, record producer and writer.
Donaldson’s music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the early 1980s as co-founder and lead singer of new wave band H2O, which released two UK Top 40 hits in 1983 with the singles “I Dream to Sleep” and “Just Outside of Heaven”. After the band’s break-up, he pursued a solo career and played in a band called FourGoodMen.
February 2018 saw the release of Donaldson’s first solo CD, From Stars We Came (Toy Town Records). Two sold-out concerts in Glasgow celebrated his official return to the world of music.
He is also currently working on his second novel.
Alan McGee GHQ Radio Interview With Singer Cat from the group Cat SFX (explicit language)
Cat SFX is a London based band. Singer Cat from the group Cat SFX is said to be Inspired by the early works of the Manics, NIN, The Nymphs, X-ray Spex, Placebo among others. From an early age Cat immersed herself in music. Forming her first band at the age of sixteen, The Vincent Fiasco. Catching the ear of Alan McGee, he staged the Fiasco at the legendary Death Disco Club.
In this episode, Alan and Cat discuss her start living in London, the joys of once prominent social media Myspace, politics and her musical plans in the near future. (explicit language)
Alan McGee Podcast With Stand-Up Comedian and Poet Stephen Belowsky
This week, Alan McGee interviews British/ Australian stand-up comedian, poet, author and cooking show tv personality Stephen Belowsky. (Explicit Language/ Adult themed)
Stephen was once described as a "train wreck waiting to happen", and he certainly delivers on each and every curve of whatever race track you join him on.
His life has included a myriad of experiences - from his time at the famous lobby shows at the infamous Standard Hotel, West Hollywood, to his live talk show Authentic at the Notting Hill Arts Club and opening for The Charlatans at the Cuckoo Club in the West End of London for Death Disco TV, to most recently bringing his quick wit to Foxtel’s Quickies in my Kitchen with celebrity chef Anna Gare - any conversation with this international hound dog will leave you wanting more.
Stephen also released his book titled, "Stay Greasy, Baby" that has been described as a "Part riotous road trip in the Beat tradition, part sprawling picaresque adventure, Stay Greasy Baby is a true poet’s search for authenticity in a world heaving with hucksters, fly-by-nighters and sound biters. “Our family moved from Manchester to Australia but I just couldn’t settle and went back to England,” Belowsky says.
Alan McGee Radio Interview with Post-Punk Singer/ Guitarist Texas Bob Juarez (some explicit language)
This week Alan McGee interviews post-punk Texas Bob Juarez. (Adult Themed/ Explicit language) At a recent gig, Texas Bob was asked on his thoughts on playing in Liverpool - "“Liverpool is in my heart, in my soul. There’s so much love in this city. Every time I come back, it envelops me with all its love, the loving arms. It’s a beautiful feeling … I feel very honoured to be here“
Texas Bob is known for his stint as guitarist for Television Personalities. The Television Personalities are an English post-punk band formed in 1977 by London singer-songwriter Dan Treacy.
TexasBob Juarez/SparkleStars is a Rock Musician/Band from Liverpool UK. also of UK group Television Personalities. Upcoming Album Alice and the Magic/k Theatre Sept 2020
(Adult Themed/ Explicit language)
Alan McGee GHQ Radio Interview With Richard Jobson (explicit language)
This Week, Alan McGee talks with Richard Jobson. Richard Jobson is a Scottish filmmaker who also works as a television presenter. He is also known as the singer-songwriter of Skids.
Richard Jobson Trivia:
For past decade has been presenting music and film programs on Sky television in Britain.
Formed punk band, The Skids, with friend, guitarist Stuart Adamson.
Gained music success as singer with punk band, The Skids, in late-1970s/early-1980s at age of 17.
Hails from Dunfermline, Scotland.
Was married to television beauty Mariella Frostrup in the 1980s.
Has a son, Archie, & a daughter, Edie Jobson. His niece is Millie Jobson.
Has just completed his directorial debut with 16 Years of Alcohol (2003), which had Kevin McKidd in the lead role. The film will be premiered at The Edinburgh International Film Festival in August 2003. [July 2003]
Reunited with The Skids band-mates Bill Simpson & 'Michael Baillie to', celebrate 30 years of The Skids, & along with Big Country's 'Bruce Watson' & his son Jamie, played two nights at Dunfermline's Glen Pavilion, followed by a set at T in the Park. [July 2007]
Source - IMDB
Alan McGee GHQ Radio interview with Brix Smith (explicit language)
Alan sits and talks with Brix about everything Brix Smith (explicit language)
Brix Smith - born Laura Elisse Salenger, (known commercially as Brix Smith) is an American singer and guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist and a major songwriter for the English post-punk band The Fall. She is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist with Brix & the Extricated, along with brothers Steve and Paul Hanley. Alan describes her as, "simply amazing!"
Alan McGee GHQ Radio Interview With Primal Scream's Andrew Innes. Warning (explicit language!)
Alan McGee With Primal Scream's Guitarist Andrew Innes - Warning - Explicit Language!
This week, Alan McGee talks with Primal Scream’s guitarist Andrew Innes on subjects covering their early days of working together and the antics and perils of being in one of the U.K’s most successful bands.
Andrew Colin Innes is a Scottish-born, London-based musician. He is best known for being the rhythm guitarist in Scottish rock band Primal Scream.
Alan McGee GHQ Radio with Kyle Falconer (Explicit Language
This episode - Alan McGee chats with The View front man, Kyle Falconer about all things past, present and future. plus, a few opinions thrown in. (explicit language!)
Kyle Francis Falconer (born 6 June 1987) is a Scottish musician, best known as the lead vocalist of The View. Along with the other band members, Falconer hails from the Dryburgh district of Dundee. He shares songwriting responsibilities with bass guitarist Kieren Webster.
Alan McGee interviews Shaun Ryder (Explicit Language)
As the lead singer of the Happy Mondays Shaun was a leading figure in the Madchester cultural scene in the late 1980s (Wikipedia).
Shaun became famous in the “Madchester” era band Happy Mondays, and later Black Grape in the mid-1990s.
This episode, Alan McGee chats with Happy Mondays front man, Shaun Ryder about all things past, present and future. plus, a few opinions thrown in. (explicit language!)
Legendary Alan McGee’s First Podcast With GHQ In Conversation With James Allan Of Glasvegas. (Explicit Language!)
Legendary Alan McGee’s First Podcast With GHQ In Conversation With James Allan Of Glasvegas. (Explicit Language!)
Alan McGee’s show is a Podcast streamed with GHQ and has been described as ‘like listening to good mates relaxed chat plenty of banter about their favourite music and life in general.
Blogger for The Guardian as well as co-founded the independent Creation Records label where he has signed, managed and championed acts such as The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Oasis, and The Libertines. He was also the lead singer and guitarist for the indie pop group Biff Bang Pow.
Alan has interviewed in the past close friends from the industry and so far he’s had had chats with the likes of Bob Geldof, Lawrence from Felt, Guy Chadwick, Nick Moran and Carl Barat (Libertines).
Alan McGee GHQ Radio interview with Sir Bob Geldof (explicit language!)
In another GHQ magazine exclusive, famed Boomtown Rats front man Bob Geldof is interviewed by Alan McGee (no introduction needed here!) discussing everything from punk, glam-rock and music (and its failings). Music has always been the epicenter of Geldof’s life, and it was also discussed during the interview how Alan felt Sir Bob could’ve found a life as a writer. Other subjects discussed are relevant bands, social media and how easy it is to be famous with little or no effort. Is there a perfect time for (another) social revolution? Instead, let’s discuss the conversations between himself and Prince Charles.
It’s well known that Bob Geldof was frontman for the late ’70s to mid ’80s Irish punk rock band the Boomtown Rats. He also conceived and co-wrote Band Aid’s tune “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” with his friend, musician Midge Ure of Ultravox, which became the 1984 Christmas number one in the UK and the best-selling British pop single until that time.
Wikipedia reported that Geldof was granted an honorary knighthood (KBE) by Elizabeth II in 1986 for his charity work in Africa; although it is an honorary award as Geldof is an Irish citizen he is often referred to as ‘Sir Bob’. He is a recipient of the Man of Peace title which recognises individuals who have made “an outstanding contribution to international social justice and peace”, among numerous other awards