Ike Turner died on December 12th, aged 76. He was one of the most influential figures in the history of R&B, but unfortunately is probably known best for the tales of drugs and domestic violence that came out in his ex-wife Tina’s autobiography (and later, film). While not condoning for a second his actions, it [...]
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SIR RICHARD BISHOP: Polytheistic Fragments
Former Sun City Girl Richard Bishop released two albums this year. While My Guitar Violently Bleeds is a collection of three lengthy tracks and currently sits on my ‘wanted’ list. Polytheistic Fragments, with one exception, concentrates on shorter pieces and contains a wilfully eclectic jumble of styles that gel surprisingly well. [...]
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