3V17C Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 just over on [url="http://www.myspace.com/normanwattroy"]Norman's myspace[/url] - seems theres a solo album on the way! Apparently 'Norman will utilize a few of his lesser known chops that made more than a few hits, but for which he never received a writers credit, and turn em into phat new jams'........... could be good, the man's a legend! ....if somewhat sweaty looking!! peace c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 One of the nicest blokes I have ever met. Pictured holding our band mascot and then me when we supported The Blockheads and Phil Jupitus last November. He did tell me at the time that Fender were considering a signature version of his jazz including a big hole where his thumb rests, but to be honest the last thing any of us wanted to talk to him about was amps or guitars because he was such a smashing chap. There is that steptoe element though ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 [quote name='3V17C' post='149668' date='Mar 2 2008, 12:11 AM']could be good, the man's a legend! ....if somewhat sweaty looking!![/quote] +1 Looks like he's never had a decent night's kip, either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 [quote name='Mr Fudge' post='149679' date='Mar 2 2008, 01:06 AM']He did tell me at the time that Fender were considering a signature version of his jazz including a big hole where his thumb rests[/quote] Cool. I noticed he'd had a new neck put on his bass when I saw that tour in December (not a date you were supporting on, though Mr Fudge) - it was a Bass Centre neck. Video footage I took of the evening Intro to the band pt 1 Intro to the band pt 2 + start of Hit Me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Excellent, I'll look out for that. I love the Blockheads. I couldn't go to see them at the end of last year, can't remember why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 [quote name='Mr Fudge' post='149679' date='Mar 2 2008, 01:06 AM']One of the nicest blokes I have ever met. Pictured holding our band mascot and then me when we supported The Blockheads and Phil Jupitus last November. He did tell me at the time that Fender were considering a signature version of his jazz including a big hole where his thumb rests, but to be honest the last thing any of us wanted to talk to him about was amps or guitars because he was such a smashing chap. There is that steptoe element though ...[/quote] +1. Met up with Norm last year backstage at the London guitar Show at ExCEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I missed Norman last year when he played at Carmel RC school in Darlington with Wilko Johnson. I found out the Wednsday afer the gig when I found an advert the size of a postage stamp in the local rag. Boy was I pissed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I'm pleased to have enjoyed watching Norman play with Wilko on the [i]Hampsters[/i] Mad, Bad & Dangerous tour at the Irish Centre, Leeds ...one of my favourite gigs of recent years. Norm joined the Blockheads in '76 and New Boots & Panties became my favourite album of '78. I never got to see the Blockheads then, but I did see Mr Dury with [i]Kilburn & The High Roads[/i], at the Nags Head, High Wycombe, just before Ian got together with Chaz Jankel. Oh, and come to think of it, I saw Chaz play a couple of times in the mid 70s with [i]Byzantium[/i]. I met them at a gig in Oxford, and realised they were playing in my home town the next saturday night. They wanted to watch the FA Cup final somewhere, so I offered them my parent's house (in those days pubs didn't do footie on TV). Sadly, they didn't come, but if they had, I might have had a chance of an audition for the Blockheads (lol). Fortunately, for the world, Norman Watt-Roy got the gig! I hope his solo album surfaces soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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