by TheRecords1 | Apr 6, 2021 | news, stories, Uncategorized
While rummaging through some old files, I discovered this radio interview from 1979. It was with 95X radio but I was unable to locate or get permission from the originator. I’ve posted it below with the one caveat – if the interviewer finds it and objects...
by TheRecords1 | Jan 26, 2021 | news, stories, Uncategorized
Recently, bandmate Randy Hoffman came upon some discarded liner notes John had written for the John Wicks & The Records album entitled Rotate. Said notes told the story of John’s encounter with Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green after having read in a tabloid paper...
by TheRecords1 | Oct 19, 2020 | news, stories, Uncategorized
Power pop’s flagship song was almost the brainchild of The Cuties. That’s right, I said The Cuties. After the dissolution of Kursaal Flyers, Will Birch and John Wicks were searching for a good name for their newly formed band. They thought they had settled on...
by TheRecords1 | Feb 18, 2020 | news, Uncategorized
Here it is: the first official video from FOR THE RECORD: A Tribute to John Wicks. Performed by Peter Case, “In & Out Motel” is track two from John’s tribute album. Enjoy.
by TheRecords1 | Jan 12, 2020 | news, Uncategorized
On January 31, the long awaited John Wicks tribute album entitled For the Record: A Tribute to John Wicks will be available to all. Over the next few weeks we’ll discuss it in more detail. In the meantime, here are the details from a birds-eye view. PRE-ORDER IT...
by TheRecords1 | Aug 3, 2019 | news, stories, Uncategorized
The movie about Elton John, Rocket Man, reminded me of a story John once told me. And since I actually have a moment to share it, I thought I would. We had been discussing embarrassing moments when John mentioned that he had once performed with Elton John. He...
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