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9 results found for '"Rock Bands"' in Keywords.
Francis Rossi of Status Quo (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Ric Davis interviews Francis Rossi, of the rock band, Status Quo. Topics discussed include the band’s heavy tour schedule, including their forthcoming world tour; finance and the business side of...
NewsRevue (1984)
- Genre
- Special
NewsRevue - an episode of the topical satirical comedy song and sketch show. Individuals sent up include UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, her husband Denis Thatcher and son Mark Thatcher; Soviet...
Geldof on Band Aid Africa visit (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the press conference given by Bob Geldof following his 12-day visit to Africa to see whether the money raised by his Band Aid charity is getting through to famine victims. Includes excerpts, with...
Steve Jones show (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
John Davies(?) interviews American singer-songwriter Melanie Safka (widely known simply as Melanie) on the Steve Jones Show. They talk about her new single, her successful career, why she disappeared from...
Rolling Stones Steel Wheels (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Music
The Rolling Stones are back. A short time ago in New York’s Grand Central Station, the infamous rock group revealed details of their forthcoming tour of North America and new album, both called Steel...
Rolling Stones European tour (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Grant Ferrett(?) reports on the announcement of the Rolling Stones first European tour for 8 years. Includes Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger speaking at a press conference.
1991 Brit awards (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the winners and controversies at the 1991 Brit awards. Includes interviews with winners Betty Boo (aka Alison Moira Clarkson); Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt of Status Quo; Robert Smith of the...
Roger Taylor and Brian May on Freddie tribute (1992)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; Tribute
Queen drummer Roger Taylor, and guitarist Brian May on their memorial and AIDS fundraising concert to lead singer Freddie Mercury who died of AIDS. Includes music from Queen songs. Interviewer not heard.
First broadcast of Virgin 1215 (1994)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; Music; Special; Speech
Recording of the first broadcast of Virgin 1215 radio. Includes Tommy Vance counting down to the launch; launch announcement by Virgin boss Richard Branson from the Virgin Megastore in Manchester; DJ Richard...