Dave Edmunds & Nick Lowe.

[Brovion]

Rocky Sharpe And The Razors played their last ever gig at The Nashville Rooms and we had 'I cried at Rocky Sharpe's last gig' tissues made up for the hordes of teenage girls that used to flock down from Hampstead in their American Grafiti outfits, what a night. Interestingly enough, and just to round off this trip down memory lane, I should point out that I work with the guy who played bass in Eddie And The Hot Rods, he also played bass for The Damned and UFO! I also work with the lead singer of The Vapours who wrote the much used 'Turning Japanese'.
I thank you.

Are you still working for the Musicians' Union?

 

[aolstudios]

Rocky Sharpe And The Razors played their last ever gig at The Nashville Rooms and we had 'I cried at Rocky Sharpe's last gig' tissues made up for the hordes of teenage girls that used to flock down from Hampstead in their American Grafiti outfits, what a night. Interestingly enough, and just to round off this trip down memory lane, I should point out that I work with the guy who played bass in Eddie And The Hot Rods, he also played bass for The Damned and UFO! I also work with the lead singer of The Vapours who wrote the much used 'Turning Japanese'.
I thank you.

Paul Gray then. I remember he played a Ricky when I was too young & potless to have one

 

[Hornblower]

Yep and yep

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Rocky Sharpe And The Razors played their last ever gig at The Nashville Rooms and we had 'I cried at Rocky Sharpe's last gig' tissues made up for the hordes of teenage girls that used to flock down from Hampstead in their American Grafiti outfits, what a night. Interestingly enough, and just to round off this trip down memory lane, I should point out that I work with the guy who played bass in Eddie And The Hot Rods, he also played bass for The Damned and UFO! I also work with the lead singer of The Vapours who wrote the much used 'Turning Japanese'.
I thank you.

Rocky Sharpe ?? Not as in Rocky Sharpe and the Replays ?

 

[Hornblower]

Rocky Sharpe ?? Not as in Rocky Sharpe and the Replays ?

Well, kind of, Rocky Sharpe And The Razors was the original band. That band split up in 76 and out of it was born Darts. Then when Darts became successful, the two brothers from the old band (Rocky Sharpe and Johnny Stud) formed Rocky Sharpe And The Replays.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Are you a De La Salle/Newman old boy Hornblower ? a lot of the band - Dennis, Lydia, the Podsiadleys were from that seat of learning.

 

[Hornblower]

Are you a De La Salle/Newman old boy Hornblower ? a lot of the band - Dennis, Lydia, the Podsiadleys were from that seat of learning.

You're right about Den, Ian, Lydia and the Podsiadleys. I was a Boundstone boy though.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

You're right about Den, Ian, Lydia and the Podsiadleys. I was a Boundstone boy though.

I saw you at the Richmond in the early days - it looked bloomin' great. So exciting.

 

[NMH]

Speaking of rockabilly and revival bands, I just had Shakin' Stevens and The Sunsets first LP.
It's produced by Dave Edmunds, and has all the right sort of music for yer greabos. I almost wanted to smash a deck-chair over it, it sounds so authentic.

 

[Hornblower]

Speaking of rockabilly and revival bands, I just had Shakin' Stevens and The Sunsets first LP.
It's produced by Dave Edmunds, and has all the right sort of music for yer greabos. I almost wanted to smash a deck-chair over it, it sounds so authentic.

I think there is some kind of ven going on here, James Compton, Darts pianist also plays piano for Shakey.

 

[Hornblower]

I saw you at the Richmond in the early days - it looked bloomin' great. So exciting.

I can't begin to tell you how much fun we had, ten great years, needless to say I can't remember much of it.

 

[NMH]

I think there is some kind of ven going on here, James Compton, Darts pianist also plays piano for Shakey.

There's a whole piano instrumental piece on the Legend album, but I think it was from someone of another name. It was recorded in 1970.

 

[Hornblower]

There's a whole piano instrumental piece on the Legend album, but I think it was from someone of another name. It was recorded in 1970.

Yes, that was definitely pre James. That was Shakey And The Sunsets. Word has it that he sacked The Sunsets when he got his major record deal, nice guy. Anyone out there remember Crazy Cavan?

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Rocky Sharpe 'Shout shout knock yourself out ? Maybe had a few Del Shannon 'covers' ?

 

[NMH]

Yes, that was definitely pre James. That was Shakey And The Sunsets. Word has it that he sacked The Sunsets when he got his major record deal, nice guy. Anyone out there remember Crazy Cavan?

Well that debut is on Parlophone - you couldn't get more major than that, especially in 1970.

 

[Hornblower]

Well that debut is on Parlophone - you couldn't get more major than that, especially in 1970.

Fair enough, I think it was when he went solo, mid to late 70's? That the Sunsets got the push.

 

[fleet]

There are some things you can't cover up with lipstick and powder

 

[Norman Potting]

There are some things you can't cover up with lipstick and powder

"..but I heard you mention my name can't you talk any louder......"

 

[Ringmer Seagull]

Don`t come any closer , don`t come any nearer...

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Yes, that was definitely pre James. That was Shakey And The Sunsets. Word has it that he sacked The Sunsets when he got his major record deal, nice guy. Anyone out there remember Crazy Cavan?

Oh yeah, last time I saw them was at the Tennesee club in Wood Green London in about 1997, great video of them called Blue Sude Shoes about the Rockabilly / Rocknroll weekenders in Norfolk which are still held at Hemsby and they are still great fun although more
emphasis is placed on Vintage this and that and all round authenticity sound. Teddy boy Boogie great song "Policeman put his maulers on my drape coat I pulled out my razor and changed his mind"