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Musicians Then and Now – Guitarist Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck is an English rock guitarist who began with the Yardbirds in 1965. His focus is on innovative sound and has developed a style different to any other guitarist. Rolling Stone has ranked him 5th in 100 greatest guitarists of all time. He mainly uses the thumb to pluck strings combining this with theContinue reading “Musicians Then and Now – Guitarist Jeff Beck”

Flashback – ‘Disco Duck’ Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots

Here at FCS we encourage all things whacky. Clever whacky. For this reason we were thrilled when Rick and his cast of idiots knocked on our door and asked if they could perform for us. Here’s Rick and his idiotic team on American Bandstand in the early 90’s Take it away Rick…… In keeping withContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Disco Duck’ Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots”

Everyone is Mortal RIP Trini Lopez

Trini Lopez was an American singer, guitarist, actor. He died on 11 August 2020 from covid-19 complications, age 8319 Everyone is mortalEveryone will dieTrini Lopez passed awayMany said goodbye Reader you are mortalReader you will dieEven I as poetSome day I will die Don MatthewsNovember 2020

Lucy Throws a Party for The Like-Minders Society and Birth of FCS

(This is a tidied-up LMS version of one I posted a while back. In memory of the late Richard Penniman, Little Richard) The Like-Minders Society (LMS) is a group of people who think like me. If you like different, unconventional work and enjoy all things whacky you have now become a member. Welcome. LMS visitsContinue reading “Lucy Throws a Party for The Like-Minders Society and Birth of FCS”

Everyone is Mortal RIP Peter Tork (Monkees)

Peter Tork, born Peter Halsten Thorkelson, was keyboard and guitar player with the 60’s American band the Monkees. He died of adenoid cystic cancer on 21 February 2019, age 77 Everyone is mortalEveryone will diePeter Tork has passed awayMany said goodbye Reader you are mortalReader you will dieEven I as poetSome day I will dieContinue reading “Everyone is Mortal RIP Peter Tork (Monkees)”

Leonardo’s Bride Then and Now

Leonardo’s Bride is an Australian band with lead singer Abby Dobson This is a new series I’m startingfeaturing musicians at the beginning of their career then years later.Lyrics after first video [Verse 1] Don’t be confused by my apparent lack of ceremonyMy mind is clearI may be low or miles high off in the distanceIContinue reading “Leonardo’s Bride Then and Now”

Supertramp. Ahead of Their Time (1974)

FCS focuses on humour,offbeat poetry and exploring things different Written to help keep the dreamer in you alive Supertramp wereAhead of their timeMaking, creating100 dollar wine Coordination brilliantSecond to noneHarmony vocalsAll perfectly done Supertramp talentBrilliant, under-ratedHypnotic, spine-tinglingNot ego-inflated Supertramp youWere perfect, in primeYou focused on musicAhead of your time Don MatthewsSeptember 2019 DREAMER 1974 RogerContinue reading “Supertramp. Ahead of Their Time (1974)”

Joni Mitchell ‘Get Together’ 1969

FCS focuses on promoting humour,offbeat poetry and exploring things different Most people write a poem first then choose music to complement itI like the idea of going the opposite wayChoosing a video first then writing some poetry about it Joni appears at end Joni MitchellHappy timesChildren dancingSixty nine Joni MitchellWoodstock daysCarefree livingDay-to-day Joni MitchellWith/amongCrosby, StillsNashContinue reading “Joni Mitchell ‘Get Together’ 1969”

Poet Don Reporting on the Musical Taste of Dogs

FCS focuses on humour,offbeat poetry and exploring things different Poet Don is FCS news reporterReporting on things of interest and no interestHe is a valuable asset to the FCS Team Dogs prefer reggaeThey also like soft rockTo other types of musicIt’s true, do not me mock Well I’ll be…. Thankyou…. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-38757761 I’m gonna put aContinue reading “Poet Don Reporting on the Musical Taste of Dogs”