Eighties Archive Podcast

*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* This time we talk to London Born Chelmsfordian art punk, Chris Piper as he tells his story about navigating through various punk bands, using his influence to becoming the first manager of a then teenage band, Nitzer Ebb. Wading through reasonably uninterested Essex audiences but leading them to a publishing deal. After releasing their...

*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We bring you two more Scottish musicians from the 80s - Still friends after all these years, like magnetic dolls you might say! Eddie Jordan and Kevin Patterson from Fiction Factory, tell us the story behind the bands' huge incredible hit 'Feels Like Heaven', the pressure from the record company to supply more of the same. UFO sightings...

*Featuring excerpts of 3rd party musical content* In this episode the very talented, dry humoured Southend film maker, Andy Delaney, tells us about his very successful career as a music video director with creative partner Monty. Using his post college sales job to phone record companies, struck it lucky with a call to Rob Gretton from Factory Records, landing him his first ever job shooting "Stat...

*In this episode we use excerpts of 3rd party musical content* *Adult language discretion required* White China's debut 12" single 'Smiles & Jokes' goes for £160 these days, luckily Composer Jeff Bernstein still has a copy in his loft! Soundtrack connoisseur & keyboard player in Scottish synth/ rock band White China, tells us his story about the tribes in his local pub, looking like a scen...

*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We were lucky to spend a couple of hours with Jim, Gerry and Carmel while they spoke candidly about their Serious jazz trio born out of University, high art and the need to express themselves in an unconventional way. From recording and releasing and independent album of raw and emotional jazz in 1982 to getting signed to London Records...

*Contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* In this episode we have a lovely heartfelt, spirited chat with the hugely underrated Scottish singer, songwriter Ian Donaldson, originally the front man of 80s synth pop act, H20. A thoughtful and well measured artist, songwriter, author from the Scottish shipbuilding town of Govan, who followed his own path in an all too familiar story, as the outs...

*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* We welcome legendary producer Stephen Lipson. A man who's dry approach had us on our best behaviour! Stephen covers the history from his early engineering days, right up to the current times, working with Hans Zimmer, via the much celebrated Sarm studios and the ZTT rosta of amazing 80s bands. For a man whose career has included working...

In this episode We have a good chat with the lovely chap and esteemed drummer Crispin Taylor from Push - the masters of Rare Groove, covering his early years with 80s alternative band The Flips to the Acid jazz boom in Galliano through to his current work with The Blow Monkeys and his animation project. Crispin chooses his 5 favourite tracks from the 1980s (listed at the bottom). Here is a link to...

*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* **Advance warning - this interview contains some adult language and touches on themes that may be cause or trigger distress** We have a lovely chat with one of the best male singers of the decade - Terry Sharpe from stunning Irish rock/ pop band The Adventures. Terry talks about his early punk days in The Starjets, to living in London w...

**DISCLAIMER WARNING** This conversation may contain sensitive subjects including drugs, alcohol, mental health issues and death** *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music* Episode 2 brings us the charming, gifted, funny musician, writer, model and friend to the superstars, Ty Jeffries. Having had to process band width glitches, it might seem that Ty had a gin fizz or two, but we can ass...

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Eighties Archive Podcast. For our debut interview episode we have a lovely insightful chat with the very charming and multi talented Adrian York, who was once the keyboard player in rockin' Jazz Swing Pop outfit, Roman Holliday. Adrian chooses his 5 most poignant tracks from the 80s decade (listed below) and talks us through his rich and varied musical timeline from his...

*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* **Content warning** - This episode contains adult language and subject matter which may trigger anxiety** We have a long rollercoaster of a chat with Alan Rawlings, the guitarist in mid 80s prototype pop band Spelt Like This. Alan recalls with a trusting honesty, his time in a manufactured band from audition to studio after studio via S...

*this edition features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* In Episode 58 We welcome Mark Bannister from Kent based Ska and Punk outfit The Larks. They quickly established a reputation as the kind of exciting live band that no one would want to follow on any bill. Frequently tearing the roofs off London venues like the Marquee and The Town & Country Club. It was Rolling Stones press guy who...

*This edition features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* In episode 70 we welcome Roy White. Another of Liverpool's sons who saw his future in making music and little else. Working his way up from tea boy in a local studio to eventually getting signed numerous times with various projects. A regular face at the infamous club Eric's and also responsible for drum machine programming on Echo &amp...

*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* Boo began his story working in a record shop, much the same as host David!! Rather interestingly Boo's formative years in bands Placebo Thing & The Great Divide both led to record company interest and deal offers including Ensign. By the mid 80s The Bible blossomed and Chrysalis signed them. We talk about the debut album Walking The...

*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd part musical content* Hosts John & David have a 2 hr conversation with music icon Tom Bailey. Charming, intelligent and generous with his time, Tom chewed the fat about the history of The Thompson Twins, being misfits, working with Nile Rogers, Alex Sadkin, Madonna, Grace Jones and still producing interesting new music, from Science Fiction to Indian Orch...

*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content* A secret wish came true, when hosts John & David met the beautiful Claudia Brücken and chatted about her career. From the early days in Düsseldorf band the Tripolinas with lifelong friend Susanne Freytag, to the formation of Propaganda, the creation of that incredible debut album, A Secret Wish (celebrating it's 40th anniversary) wo...

*Audio disclaimer* Despite post editing, We apologise that this episode has some unresolved technical issues. *Langauage disclaimer* This episode contains some strong language that may cause offense. *This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* * * * * * * * * * * * * In this episode, we welcome esteemed comedy writer, journalist, author, Emmy Award winner, David Quantick. With a...

*Contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content* In this episode we chat with sophisticated songwriter Jack Hues, who lead Wang Chung to big success in the U.S. in the 80s, through a series of infectious hits and important film Soundtrack inclusions and composing by commission for William Friedkin for the film To Live & Die In L.A. A lover of music from Stockhausen to The Beatles, from Cream t...

Episode 72 is really the first of an unofficial 2 part series on ZZT and The Art Of Noise. We welcome Ian Peel, someone who may be something of a mystery to you, but infact stands as a hugely important part of the ZTT Records story. As a fan of music and a keen writer of fanzines, a chance to curate a deep dive article on ZTT for Record Collector magazine whilst in his teens, lead to an invitation...

In this episode we welcome Bathgate boy Martin Metcalfe, the front man to one of Dave's favourite 80s bands, another of Scotland's many outfits that should have been garnered far greater success - Goodbye Mr. MacKenzie! Martin explains the sprawl of friends and acquaintances that formed GMM's troupe. He talks in detail about his love and relationship with music with all the romance for Punk and Ro...

**Disclaimer - contains some adult language** *This episode contains excerpts from 3rd paty music* Welcome to Episode 79. In this edition we talk to Midlands Actor, Writer Chris Jury, famed mostly for his appearance in the much loved series Lovejoy, which although screened through the early 90s, it was actually created when series 1 aired in the 80s having been indirectly cancelled in the clutches...

*This episode contains excepts from 3rd party music* It was a pleasure to welcome Pat, front man and one of Hue & Cry's two Kane brothers to the podcast. Pat has become - in his own words, 'something of a wee scholar' in later life, but this conversation was all about Hue & Cry, their inception, their rise and road to stardom, which included amongst other things, getting a support slot wit...

*This episode contains excerpts from 3rd party music* Welcome Hull son, Henry Priestman. A keyboard player who has worked with many acts over the years and was something of a keys player for hire in Liverpool in the 80s. Henry's career began in Yachts (77-81) who enjoyed success in America, with airplay on US college radio and extensive touring. A sliding doors moment led him into It's Immaterial,...

*This episode contains excerpts from 3rd party music* In this episode we welcome Dave Formula, who we know from his pioneering work on the keyboards in both Magazine and Visage, but we hear the fascinating tale of Dave's career which began in the 60s with a TOTP appearance in R&B outfit, St. Louis Union. In time this lead Dave to head up a touring band, becoming the musical director for Motown...