Showing posts with label Canvey Island. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canvey Island. Show all posts

Sunday, 7 April 2013

Strings of desire - #7

Wilko Johnson's Fender Telecaster

Decked out in the colours of Anarchy, Wilko's famous Black & Red ("so the men won't see the blood") Telecaster is one of the most iconic guitars in British musical history. The Tele allied to Wilko's unique stab attack attack attack style is responsible for one of the most vibrant and urgent sounds ever committed to vinyl. So, it is fantastic to hear that Fender are looking to issue Wilko signature version in the near future.

Here's hoping that Fender can get it into production sooner rather later for rather sad but obvious reasons.



A fitting tribute to the King of Canvey and a true RnB guitar legend! 

Wednesday, 3 April 2013

The early 70's - AKA When Gandalf was just a boy!

One band fought against all the Tolkien quoting, loon pant wearing and ludicrous looking nonsense that swamped the album charts.

Ladies and Gentlemen, from Canvey Island. I give you...

Dr Feelgood

Check out the fantastic documentary 'Oil City Confidential' for the full SP. You will not regret it.