Posts by Tarquin

  • Phoenix rising...the new ASIA

    I agree with Todd, 'Phoenix' is indeed a fine listen - tasteful AOR which is both faithful to the memory of the original album & forward looking too. They seem to have achieved a nice balance amongst the musicians too - I always got the impression that Steve Howe got a bit 'pushed to the back' by the impressive writing partnership of Wetton/Downes, the first time around, but here Steve's guitar is allowed to shine through as well, often bubbling through at the close of a song. Good stuff. :)

    Cheers

    T.

  • David Coverdale on UK TV 16/04/08

    I thought David did very well on what could have been a tricky 'gig' - he charmed the assembled loose-ones with his smooth-talking (after admitting that he was afraid they would eat him alive) - a nice plug for the UK tour and a video clip of 'Ready To Rock' - all highly unusual for UK daytime TV. Result!

    Cheers

    T.

  • H&T 2008

    I must admit that much as I'm eager to hear new Hughes/Thrall material, part of me is slightly afraid as well :eek: The reason? Well the debut release is such a classic & has the added 'legendary' status, given that it's an (ulp!) quarter of a century old, that I am concerned that a new product, so long after the original, might not live up to the 'hype' as it were. Don't get me wrong, I love all things Glenn, and have no doubt in his abilities whatsoever (and would buy a new H/T album as soon as it came out), but part of me is still a bit worried. Anyone else?

    T.

  • A few Moore thoughts on the Hughes / Thrall remaster

    Todd,

    Yep, I'm pretty sure you're right on all counts. I seem to remember reading somewhere that Gary Moore was a huge fan of Hughes-Thrall and I definitely remember Glenn saying that Moore wanted to do a version of the Hughes-Thrall song 'Still The Night' (and consequently was bitterly disappointed when Glenn donated it to the original Phenomena project instead).

    As a kind of linked musing, I've often thought that there was quite a connection between 'Run For Cover' and John Norum's 'Face The Truth' (both feature Glenn, both have a Thin Lizzy connection, both feature a guest appearance from the singer in the guitarist's previous band, both begin with a fast-rocker title track...even the monochrome covers with guitar have a similar feel...).

    Cheers

    T.

  • Dudley Reports, Pix & Clips

    Took my 14 year old son Luke to his first gig as a result of winning tickets via this very site (in a link provided by Keith Thompson). We met Glenn both before and after the show and, thanks to Keith, were allowed to watch the soundcheck too. Great show, well worth the 300 mile round trip. Great to meet up with 'T'other' (Top Cat to you) too.

    Luke's comment on it afterwards..."How far away is Northampton?". Many thanks to Keith, Carl and of course Glenn & band. Best wishes for the rest of the tour.

    Tim.

  • Glenn's middle name?

    Yep, William it is (according to the Russian DP website - and they've got his birth date correct). That would be his Father's name too...also, guess which musical sometime associate was christened " Joseph Arthur Linquito"...?!

    T.

  • Mel Galley's answers

    Great stuff - thanks to Mel, Wolfy ("Power to the people!") and Hackney.

    Must admit it made me feel slightly guilty that Mel hadn't heard some of the bootleg stuff we asked him about - I'm happy to send him some copies if he lets me know where to send 'em!

    T.

  • Ask Mel Galley a Question

    Hi Mel, thanks for your time.

    1. Three songs have emerged on a Glenn Hughes studio bootleg credited to 'Trapeze featuring Gary Moore', the songs in question being 'Welcome To The Real World', 'Don't Ever Give Your Heart Away' and 'Fighting', All three of these titles were played live by you in MGM - are you on the studio versions or is it just Moore on guitar? (I'm guessing these were around the time Gary Moore pinched Glenn when he was considering a Trapeze reunion in the early/mid 80's?).

    2. Some Whitesnake reissues are planned with bonus archive material added - is there likely to be any unreleased WS studio stuff with your good self on in the vaults?

    3. Would you consider a solo album? If so, please sing on it as well as playing guitar - we're missing your voice!

    Cheers

    Tim.

  • MGM: Murray Galley Marsden

    As well as 'Welcome To The Real World', MGM also did at least 2 more songs which would later turn up with Glenn singing - 'Fighting' and 'Don't Ever Give Your Heart Away' (although the latter was named as 'Rain' by MGM) - the Glenn versions of these 2 appeared on the'Welcome' on the 'Lost World' boot - credited to Trapeze feat. Gary Moore.

    I saw them at the Reading Festival in 87 - the singer was poor. Both Bernie & Mel sang some lead, making vocalist seem even more irrelevant.

    Tim.

  • gh uk tour bass gear

    Hmm, not that I'd wish to argue with Chad, but Glenn mentioned at Bradford that his choice of bass was due to the signature model being damaged in transit...unless of course that was a cover story...? :huh:

    Tarquin FinTim