Ongoing History Daily: Roadies turned rock stars
Some people love music so much that they’ll do anything to get into the business. There are a few well-known names who got their start as roadies.
Read MoreSome people love music so much that they’ll do anything to get into the business. There are a few well-known names who got their start as roadies.
Read MoreBefore he took over Oasis, leader Noel Gallagher was a guitar roadie for a Manchester band called the Inspiral Carpets. The amazing thing about this gig, though, was that he actually knew very
Read MoreCraig Gill was the affable drummer of Manchester legends, Inspiral Carpets. In addition to that gig, he conducted tours around the city, taking people to some of Manchester’s most important musical sites. Then
Read MoreCraig Gill, drummer and founding member of the Inspiral Carpets, has died at the age of 44. Here’s the statement from the band. Band statement. pic.twitter.com/vIQ7XQSt1O — Inspiral Carpets (@inspiralsband) November 22, 2016
Read More1. American singer Gloria Jones was the first one to record “Tainted Love,” which was written and produced by Ed Cobb. It was released as the B-side to “My Bad Boy’s Comin’ Home”
Read MoreIt’s been twenty years, but people still recall what happened in Manchester. This documentary was shot during that era.
Read MoreCarpets fans know that the group denoted all its releases with a “Dung” number. Dung 4 was assigned to the band’s 1989 demo, a recording that have been unavailable for some time. That
Read MoreHaving signed a deal with Cherry Red, a label that knows a thing or two about how to market older acts, Inspiral Carpets will release a self-titled album this September. The package will
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