http://mygeneration.podbean.com My Generation Speech Audio Centre Offering recent interviews with Stars From The 60s and 70s Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:11:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hear the leader of The Troggs talk about the early days, the "sabotaging" of Wet Wet Wet's version of Love Is All Around, and what he and the band were doing 30ft up in Times Square on New Years Eve 2006!  http://mygeneration.podbean.com/2007/11/15/exclusive-interview-with-reg-presley-of-the-troggs/ Via a Skype link to Canada, hear Terry talk about the early days at the Cavern in Liverpool as support act to The Beatles, joining The Swinging Blue Jeans and later The Hollies, including recording He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother with Elton John on piano!   http://mygeneration.podbean.com/2007/09/15/interview-with-terry-sylvester-formerly-of-the-hollies/ I had to wait six months to get this interview. Not because The Searchers were difficult - far from it - they are the most obliging band you could wish to meet, but for the first half of 2007 they were touring in Australia, New Zealand, the UK (about 80 ... http://mygeneration.podbean.com/2007/09/11/interview-with-frank-allen-of-the-searchers/ In 1962, Decca records famously signed The Tremeloes in preference to The Beatles, although having heard what The Beatles recorded for their audition I'm not surprised. So in 1962, The Tremeloes started recording for Decca, having their first hit, Twist And Shout in 1963. They continued having hits right through ... http://mygeneration.podbean.com/2007/09/11/interview-with-dave-munden-of-the-tremeloes/ An interview I did with Dave Lambert of The Strawbs about reforming his 60s band Fire for two gigs at the Windlesham Club on Nov 30 and Dec 1st. Not only are all three original members going to be in the band, but their original producer will be doing the sound I believe. If you ... http://mygeneration.podbean.com/2007/09/10/dave-lambert-of-the-strawbs-talking-about-reforming-fire/