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The Making of Levellers' What a Beautiful Day: Hope, Revolution, and Diana

Levellers frontman Mark Chadwick explains writing What a Beautiful Day in 1996 as a double-edged song about revolution and optimism; it was recorded live to capture the band’s energy, features a walking bassline and violin, and was briefly pulled from radio after Princess Diana’s death. The tune became a touchstone of the band’s identity—lending its name to their Beautiful Days festival and shaping a long-running UK tour—while Chadwick notes that real change starts with everyday kindness.

via The Guardian|

#1990s-politics #british-music #interview

arts2 years ago•1 min saved

"Remembering Steve Harley: The Legacy of 'Make Me Smile' Singer"

Steve Harley, the frontman of the 1970s rock band Cockney Rebel known for the hit single "Make Me Smile," has passed away at the age of 73. His family announced his death on Facebook, following his recent decision to undergo cancer treatment. The British singer's band achieved chart success with songs like "Sebastian" and "Make Me Smile," with the latter reaching the top of the UK charts in 1975.

via The New York Times|

#1970s-rock #arts #british-music

music3 years ago•1 min saved

The Smiths' Bassist Andy Rourke Passes Away at 59.

Andy Rourke, the bass guitarist of The Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Rourke was a key member of the influential British band, which gained a cult following on the independent music scene in the 1980s. His bass playing was a crucial part of The Smiths' sound, alongside the songwriting of Johnny Marr and the vocals of Morrissey.

via NBC News|

#andy-rourke #bass-guitarist #british-music

music3 years ago•1 min saved

Former Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Dies at 59 from Cancer

Andy Rourke, the bassist for British alt-rock legends the Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. Rourke helped craft a sound that became iconic as part of the Smiths, one of the most popular English bands of the 1980s, which spawned hits including “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” and “This Charming Man.” He played on the band’s four studio albums. After the band split in 1987, Rourke went on to play and record with many artists during his career.

via The Washington Post|

#andy-rourke #bassist #british-music