Our guest this week is the one and only Mickey Bradley, bass player, broadcaster, and all-round raconteur from sunny Derry. We dive into the early days of The Undertones, Terry Hooley's Good Vibrations label, death threats against Joe Strummer, and the eternal question of whether bands need "the" in their name. Hope you enjoy!Follow us below:• Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BRIX SMITH - This Is My Happening
Welcome back to Oh! Brother. We were thrilled to be joined by friend of the show, Brix Smith, for this week's episode, as we take a look back at the year that was, 1988. Tours, ballets, videos and phlegm, we reminisce about perhaps the world's busiest band's busiest ever year. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DONALD JOHNSON - Oh! Brother LIVE
Recorded live at Wythenshawe Cultural Hub, we were thrilled to interview fellow Wythenshawrite Donald Johnson, best known for his storied career in A Certain Ratio. Stories of codpieces, drivers and The Hacienda make up this weeks show, amongst some discussion of music and drumming as well. Hope you enjoy!Follow us below:•Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/•YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394•Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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PETE WYLIE - How I Didn't Get Where I Am Today
Our guest this week is the legend that is Pete Wylie. Pete and the guys, but let's be honest, mainly Pete, discuss the post-punk scenes developing in Liverpool and Manchester in the 70's and 80's, Pete's life in and out of bands, John Peel, Mark E Smith and more than a few others. Hope you enjoy!Follow us below:•Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/•YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394•Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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JOHN NIVEN - O Brother
Welcome back to Oh! Brother. We were delighted to speak to renowned author and less renowned A&R man, John Niven. Along side tales of the Fall, John regales us with stories of his own attempts at being a rock star, the creation of Steven Stelfox and the guys even find time to talk about the trials of being a working class artist. Enjoy!Follow us below:•Twitter: https://x.com/OhBrotherShow•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbrothershow/•YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ohbrotherpodcast7394•Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ohbrothershow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tales from one of Britain's most influential post-punk bands, The Fall. From the rhythm section that brought you Hex Enduction Hour, brothers Paul and Steve Hanley provide insight and anecdotes from their time in the band, along with interviews with other members, people involved with the band and fans from the world of music and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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