Eric Wiltsher talks to Sonya Webb about the ins and outs of being a manager for her rock musician husband Ryan Webb.
Rock
They have been putting him down for decades over his ability as a singer – well, here is proof again that he is quirky, unusual and so often downright charming…in fact I wish I could sing this badly, it’s beautiful
I can’t leave my house Or answer the phone I’m going down again But I’m not alone Settling at last Accounts of the soul This for the trash That paid in full As for the fall – it began long ago Can’t stop the rain Can’t stop the snow I […]
We all hope that death will come to us gently in that good night. And for many of us it does … it should be our last act of dignity and belief. In his farewell mail to muse Marianne Ihlen Leonard Cohen put it this way: “Dearest Marianne, I’m just […]
I have known PJ Proby – the great pretender to the crown of pop – on and off for more than a decade. I have spent time with him, interviewed him, set up shows for him on the BBC and almost ended up as his driver from gig to gig… […]
PJ Proby – his real name is Marcus James Smith – has lived a long life marred by alcoholism and bizarre behaviour. Elvis, he says, was his best mate in the 60s. But a series of outrageous events including his luxury Beverley Hills home mysteriously burning down had him leaving […]
Ex-pats have been leaving angry messages on notice boards along the Orihuela coast criticising a council decision to close down more beach bars. One note said “You’re taking the p*!s” because the decision to close the quaint wooden cabin bars also means the loss of the toilets and emergency aid […]
If, like me, you love music then you know listening to it live is an amazing experience, whether it’s at an arena, festival or pub. All should have the same respect when performing. I personally like to go out and watch local bands in pubs. But when I’m there one […]
Bob Dylan has been nominated for best pop vocal performance at the Grammy awards after crooning his way back in to the charts. Dylan, who is almost 80, has been entered for the Best Traditional Pop Vocal award at the US music ceremony, for Triplicate, his latest album of covers. […]
Some bash Bob’s 80s gospel period as God-awful but new retrospective shows it was a spirited time of passion and drama At the age of 76 His Royal Bobness of Dylan is still creating controversy as his latest album Trouble No More: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 13, 1979-1981, is released Almost 40 […]