Author: phil@offthefloor.media
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Albert Lee: The Man Behind the Masters
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Albert Lee: The Man Behind the Masters Six decades on the road. Emmylou Harris. Eric Clapton. The Everly Brothers. Eddie Van Halen. Albert Lee has been the first call for the greatest names in popular music — and the best reason you’ve never quite heard of him is that he…
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Des Tong: Soul, Sessions and the Next Chapter of Sad Cafe
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Sad Café musical director and bassist Des Tong reflects on his journey from Manchester dance halls and touring with American soul legends to joining Sad Café, supporting The Jacksons, and leading the band’s next creative chapter with brand-new material.
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Bobby Elliott: From Burnley to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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American Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Elliott reflects on growing up in Lancashire, discovering jazz through the Voice of America, life inside The Hollies, recording at Abbey Road, touring America during the British Invasion, and why he never lost his connection to home.
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TV Smith: Punk, Poetry and the Power of the Small Room
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TV Smith, frontman of The Adverts and one of punk’s most distinctive voices, reflects on songwriting, the birth of the London punk scene, Gary Gilmore’s Eyes, life after bands, and why small venues still carry the real magic of live music.
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Bev Bevan: From Birmingham Dance Halls to Rock History
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Bev Bevan has spent more than six decades behind the drum kit, contributing to some of the most iconic records and tours in rock history. From the birth of The Move and the rise of ELO to life on the road with Black Sabbath, he shares the stories, friendships and…
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John Steel: From Newcastle Jazz Clubs to Global Rock ’n’ Roll
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The Animals drummer reflects on skiffle,blues, House of the Rising Sun and surviving six decades in music.