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Mickeyboro

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  1. Thanks! Sad that the feeble current Ali-led UB40 does so few of the political songs. The first two albums (ie pre covers) had a real bite to them you just don’t hear these days. Seeing them with the Pretenders made a big impact on the young would-be bassist me.
  2. Agree with you, and the current line up is diabolical, but UB40 in their prime (a different matter) probably turned a lot of people on to the real thing. I am one of them.
  3. Pics of amp out of bag would be appreciated!🙏
  4. The review says it all: comprehensive, US published and hard to find. Price is UK posted, unread condition. Now £16. Times And Seasons - The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Zombies Robin Platts HoZac Books, $31.99 356 pages Classic British pop, expertly chronicled Few books on the Zombies exist, but theirs is a story worth telling. And it's predictable that, given their Stateside star status, this quintessentially English quintet of She's Not There and Tell He No fame should be chronicled on an American imprint. The band only hung up its touring shoes last year after leader/keyboardist Rod Argent's stroke, but the work he and singer Colin Blunstone created after their reunion in 2001 - the years since 1968 being silent, in a Zombies sense - are also covered in detail by author Platts. The band always had a youthful camaraderie, having come together at high school, and that comes over faithfully in this account of their heyday - plus a long tail that details their subsequent musical careers. While Blunstone went solo and Argent created an eponymous prog band (of God Gave Rock And Roll To You fame), guitarist Paul Atkinson went behind the scenes and signed Abba to CBS - a feather in anyone's cap. Detail is forensic without being stifling. If the layout is a trifle fanzine-y, the integration of illustrative material like press cuttings and photos with the text helps make this an easy read. And the urge to play the music, always the sign of a good book, is irresistible.
  5. This is as hard-hitting as Lucinda’s songs, and to be frank it’s a wee bit too honest. But that makes it compelling reading, so if you like her music it’s a solid investment. If you don’t know who she is, consult YouTube immediately… Hardback, very good condition. RRP £20, yours for £13 posted. Now just £11.
  6. New and unplayed, Ruf Records latest prodigy’s new release. Features Kingfish Ingham and Shemekia Copeland. Powerful stuff from someone who’s touring here in the autumn and should not be missed. £20 from Amazon, £10 posted UK here. NOW £8
  7. 2CD box still sealed. £12 posted UK. *Now £8* 40 track digipack featuring all of Punk legends The Vibrators’ releases between 1976 and 1978. Features the single version of ‘Baby, Baby’ on CD for the first time and now comes with the bonus of their singles for RAK Records ‘We Vibrate’ and ‘Pogo Dancing’ on which they backed Chris Spedding. Arguably the essential Vibrators period! 40 tracks of prime punk…
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  8. Edit title to say sold and it locks thread
  9. Post 369…. Another recommendation for Clarky. Bought an Elf from me with no problems whatsoever. Thanks mate!🙏🏻
  10. That works well if the drummer looks at you. I asked a dep why he was fixated on the singer and he said ‘Cos he pays me’
  11. Boxed and bagged, with power lead (not pictured). Great condition. Price is posted UK. Power: 200 watts at 4 ohms and 130 watts at 8 ohms Input Level with signal level display Ultra-high input impedance precursor especially for passive basses 3-Band EQ filters for classical trace-sound Post EQ XLR DI output Ground Lift switch Headphone output: 6.35 mm Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.4 x 17.1 x 10.4 cm Weight: 0.73 kg Incl. Trace-Elliot nylon carrying case
  12. Robert bought a microphone from me in timely and efficient fashion. Recommended Basschatter!👍
  13. One careful owner from new. Mostly served as a backup. Industry standard vocal mic - grab a bargain at half new price! PS In case of doubt I have the sales receipt to prove this is a genuine Shure.
  14. Kind of you, Chris! I met him through my friend Deke Leonard, who adored him (and vice versa). James had a band called Glas, but fell out with the singer. He asked for my career advice and ignored it - rightly! I never saw him as a frontman. He can’t sing, but neither could Wilko. He just carries it off with sheer strength of character. I think he may be on the spectrum, but boy has he made the most of his talents. How long he can keep up the relentless touring is another matter. Apologies for raving, but nice guys can make it. And in my book James Oliver is a worthy contender. He gives 110 per cent and I would be delighted to be his bass player.
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