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Episode 6: Paul K Joyce. How Bob the Builder erected a 2021 bridge to the prog-rock band YES
Paul updates us on a long awaited album from Yes and how he was honoured to arrange and record the orchestral arrangements. John produces Paul’s music session and interview which […]
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Episode 5: Jon Lord with Tony Ashton 1970 Nottingham
Episode 5 Resume • He joins Bill Ashton Combo • Then Red Bludd’s Bluesicians • Next came the Artwoods: Nottingham was their major stamping ground, including Boat Club, Union Rowing […]
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Episode 4 Rick Wakeman and The Strawbs at Nottingham Boat Club 1971
There was quite a buzz Trentside in Nottingham, when on 4th October 1971 The Strawbs were due to appear at the Boat Club. The country’s most flamboyant and successful rock keyboards […]
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‘Extravaganza’ will be celebrating its Golden Anniversary. But how should Ashley and John mark it?
On Saturday morning, 2nd October 1971 schoolboy, Ashley Franklin and BBC tea boy, John Holmes walked into BBC Radio Nottingham’s Studio 1 and launched what was to become the legendary weekly […]
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Episode 3 John Cale
Episode 3: #JohnCale out 9am this Monday. 1974 Interview covers #velvetunderground #judynylon #ENO #GUN Can’t believe I didn’t ask about #AndyWarhol or #Nico Need a time machine as a big regret!
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Episode 2 – Marc Bolan
John Holmes interviews Marc Bolan at University of Nottingham.Covers: Travelling Troubadour, Ride a white swan, Bolan reflects on professional relationship with John Peel. Lost tape from the garage! Project Marc […]
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Episode 1 – The Cramps and The Police
John Holmes talks with his son Mark about meeting The Cramps and The Police at Rushcliffe Leisure Centre West Bridgford Notts.
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Welcome to the Holmes Service
This website is personal to me and in no way reflects the views of the BBC Welcome, and many thanks to my family and friends who have helped me set […]
Interview with Chaz and Dave 1982 – Fragments of Rock
A Pint And A Half Of Vinyl Playlist – Apple Music
A Pint And A Half Of Vinyl – Spotify Playlist