AUTHOR IS DOTTING HIS “I”S AND CROSSING HIS TEES ON VOLUME II OF SPINNING AROUND
When Willie Tee’s 1969 album I’m Only A Man was released it barely received any promotion and sunk without a trace. Which was a pity because it’s a good album, according to John Lias, author of Spinning Around, A History of…
NEW BOOK HAS A WHOLE LOT OF SOUL
Hired in 1978 by American Express, which had its European headquarters in Brighton, England, every work day John Lias would put on his suit and tie and help card members and merchants resolve billing and payment problems. But the service…
MARTIN BELMONT HAS A BRAND NEW BOOK
Martin Belmont’s first band was Ducks Deluxe, formed in the summer of 1972. After the band’s breakup, Belmont helped found the Rumour, best known for its years backing Graham Parker. He’s also played with Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Johnny Cash,…