Interesting story about someone getting drunk in the studio while the Zombies were recording their first single “She’s Not There” and how that gave future Elton John producer Gus Dudgeon a big chance. Zombies singer Colin Blunstone also talks about how he didn’t expect the band to last long but […]
Elton John’s “Take Me To The Pilot” Caleb Quaye Talks About That Famous Orchestral Hook
Interview #3 Former Elton Guitarist Caleb Quaye The Orchestral Hook On “Take Me To The Pilot” by Paul Buckmaster and Produced by Gus Dudgeon. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC https://teespring.com/stores/rock-history-music-store?page=1 OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John […]
David Hentschel: “There Were Definitely Two People In Charge Of Genesis” During Nursery Cryme
Cool clip with Producer David Hentschel. He talks about early friction between Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks also on Steve Hackett leaving Genesis. Also the problem he had with Audience(produced by Elton’s Gus Dudgeon) lead singer Howard Werth. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC […]
Ray Williams Talks Elton’s “Amoreena”, Producer Gus Dudgeon & Marc Bolan
February 26, 2020 – In the early seventies, Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin had a back-story idea for their new song “Amoreena.” The now-classic tune from Elton’s third studio album, “Tumbleweed Connection.” CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FOR THIS STORY BELOW https://youtu.be/ghz9GqEIu8U That idea? Why not name Ray’s […]