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| Podcover photo by Peter Andersen courtesy of Duncan Reid |
In Episode 5 of our special Retrosonic Podcast "Lockdown Lowdown" series we welcome Duncan Reid, formerly the bassist with original Melodic Punk Pop legends The Boys and currently performing and recording with his own band The Big Heads, into the virtual Retrosonic studio. In this thoroughly enjoyable romp through Duncan's life we go right back to his earliest childhood musical memories including seeing the Rolling Stones on TV amongst his disapproving Beatle-loving family and we discover the first record he bought with his own pocket money. He tells us of the first gig he went to and what he found in his Dad's cupboard and how it played an important part in his life. There are examples of his favourite singles and albums along with the artists and gigs that have had an impact on him over the years. He explains who influenced his bass playing and confesses to how he upset Bass Guitar magazine. Then we learn why he was awarded the freedom of a South American capital city, how he became big in Kensington and Chelsea and even bigger in Japan (without even knowing it!). All this and much, much more! Generously soundtracked by Duncan's own pick of the Pops throughout the episode and of course, including some of the very best of his own recorded work from his time with The Boys and Hollywood Killers to his debut solo album and bang up to date with The Big Heads excellent new LP "Don't Blame Yourself".
Retrosonic Podcast can be streamed and downloaded directly below or from our Soundcloud site here. Alternatively, you can subscribe for free at iTunes and Apple Podcasts.
Retrosonic Podcast can be streamed and downloaded directly below or from our Soundcloud site here. Alternatively, you can subscribe for free at iTunes and Apple Podcasts.
Full Tracklisting
Rolling Stones "You'd Better Move On"
The Beatles "Penny Lane"
The Jam "Funeral Pyre"
The Who "Pictures of Lily"
Mr. Bloe "Groovin' With Mr. Bloe"
Alice Cooper "School's Out"
Heavy Metal Kids "Delirious"
Queen "Now I'm Here"
Hollywood Killers "No Joke"
The Boys "First Time"
The Boys "I Don't Care"
The Boys "Brickfield Nights"
Duncan Reid "Kelly's Gone Insane"
Duncan Reid & The Big Heads "Bombs Away"
Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers "Born To Lose"
Duncan Reid "Montevideo"
Marc Bolan & T-Rex "Jeepster"
Chris Isaak "Wicked Game"
Ramones "Swallow My Pride"
Duncan Reid & The Big Heads "To Live Or Live Not"
Useful links: Please click the highlighted links below for further info, news and merch:
Duncan Reid & The Big Heads official web-site
Duncan Reid & The Big Heads Facebook page
You can order the new Big Heads LP at Duncan Reid & The Big Heads Bandcamp site
The Boys official web-site
The Boys Facebook page
Here's the great video for "To Live or Live Not" from the new Big Heads album, enjoy!
Retrosonic Podcast has a valid PRS certificate. Podcover photo by Peter Andersen courtesy of Duncan Reid. Check out our previous Lockdown Lowdown episodes with Leigh Heggarty of Ruts DC, Raymond Gorman of That Petrol Emotion/The Everlasting Yeah, Buddy Ascott of The Chords/The Fallen Leaves and Mike & Elsa from The Jack Cades.
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