Episode 138: The Undertones bassist Michael Bradley on the bands history, Feargal Sharkey, John Peel & more
Michael Bradley of The Undertones joins me for episode 138 of the podcast! We spoke about the re issue of his new book ‘My Life as an Undertone’, his childhood in Derry, the start of The Undertones, punk, the bands earliest shows, Teenage Kicks, John Peel, signing to Sire Records, the bands albums, the bands split in 1983, the times they nearly reunited, the reunion in 1999, the bands upcoming shows & loads more!Michael’s book ‘My Life as an Undertone is available here’: https://omnibuspress.com/products/teenage-kicks-my-life-in-the-undertones?srsltid=AfmBOorAXXSUNFA_Z-SFVHNJhucMhSOGoOrDr3cH1wJUrClTEg_PCha_The Undertones website: https://www.theundertones.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 137: Beatles roadie Kevin Harrington on the rooftop gig, rock n roll tours, Brian Epstein & more
Ex Beatles Roadie & rock n roll roadie tour manager & stage manager Kevin Harrington joins me for episode 137! We spoke about how he got his job at NEMS working for Brian Epstein, working at Saville Theatre, Beatles roadie Mal Evans taking Kevin under his wing, Kevin working with the Beatles as their studio roadie & assistant for the White Album, Abbey Road & Let It Be, the iconic rooftop gig, going on tour with Derek & The Dominos, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Tommy Cooper, Motörhead & Kid Creole and the coconuts, why he quit working in the music business & loads more!Kevin’s book is available to read on Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whos-Redhead-Roof-life-Beatles-ebook/dp/B00XRCZDD2Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast-Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1If you enjoy this podcast episode please leave a review and follow!If you enjoy the video please like and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 136: Brian Cannon on working with Oasis again, the album & singles covers in 90’s, Oasis Live ‘25 & more
Brian Cannon joins me for episode 136 of the podcast! We spoke about the Oasis reunion, how Brian found out about the reunion, working with Oasis again, doing their official tour programme, his work with Oasis in the 90’s doing the cover for their albums (Definitely Maybe, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, Be Here Now & The Masterplan) & their singles (Supersonic, Shakermaker, Live Forever, Cigarettes & Alcohol, Whatever, Some Might Say, Roll With It, Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger, D’You Know What I Mean?, Stand By Me & All Around The World), Microdot & loads more!Microdot’s Website: https://www.microdotboutique.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqh3QB4rjCEftApiMABT-MFEHPrpEchlstR8nJkoPqyAa4heNOUMicrodot’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/microdotcreative?igsh=b2Y0Y2JsanY2bTJuMicrodot’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MicrodotCreative/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 135: Angela Jaeger’s Punk Years: Partying with The Clash, living with The Slits, her diary & more
Angela Jaeger joins me for episode 135! We spoke about Angela’s life before punk came along, her introduction to punk, mixing with punk icons like Sid Vicious, Ari Up, & Lydia Lunch, iconic venues like CBGB’s, Max’s & Tier 3, going to England to follow The Clash on tour, her times in bands The Stare Kits, Drowning Craze Pigbag & Instinct, releasing her punk diaries as a book, her life these days & loads more!Angela’s book is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Feel-Famous-Punk-Diaries-1977-1981/dp/1955125570Angela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xang32?igsh=MmxwM3o2c25qb3ZkWatch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast-Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1If you enjoy this podcast episode please leave a review and follow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 134: Paul Weller Fan Podcast: Dan Jennings on Paul Weller, the podcast’s journey, fandom & more
Dan Jennings, the man behind ‘Paul Weller Fan Podcast’, joins me for episode 134! We spoke about Dan writing Paul Weller’s new authorised biography ‘Dancing Through The Fire’, Dan’s radio career before the podcast, why Dan started the podcast, the success of the podcast, interviewing Paul Weller, working on the promo of Paul’s ‘66’ album, the future of the podcast & loads more!Podcast: https://paulwellerfanpodcast.comPaul Weller’s biography is available here: https://danjennings.co.ukWatch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast-Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rxVQwxEDzc&_r=1If you enjoy this podcast episode please leave a review and follow!If you enjoy the video please like and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Behind The Curtain is all about diving into the real stories behind the music and pop culture you love. Whether it’s chatting with artists, producers/DJ’s, people behind the scenes in the music business, TV stars, athletes, this podcast gives you a sneak peek behind the curtain. It’s like hanging out with your favorite people and hearing the stuff they don’t usually share! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheCurtainPodcast-Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_curtain_podcast?igsh=MXhzZ21kdTAwemU4dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthecurtainp?_t=8rvs4iQhygz&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.