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In this fourth and final article, we feature the responses given by candidates running for the Hamilton East Ward – Russell Armitage, Anna Casey-Cox, Mark Bunting, Tony Dixon, Snowy Haitana, Allan Halse, Ryan Hamilton, Roger Hennebry, Tania Hennebry, Nick Johnston, Mano Manoharan and Phillip Yeung. Answers were also received by other candidates running for Hamilton East – Paula Southgate, Rob Pascoe and Jack Gielen – their responses were featured in our previous articles as they are also running for Mayor. Sincere thanks yet again for everyone for taking the time to answer. As a reminder the five questions asked to each candidate were: 1. Have you attended much live music in Hamilton in your time? Any favourite memories? Any favourite Hamilton bands/artists? 2. Do you play a musical instrument and/or have you ever played in a band? 3. If elected, are there any things you would assist with, in terms of providing a more supportive infrastructure for nurturing a range of new musical talent in our city? (Radio/venues/practice spaces/recording facilities/grants/other) 4. How do you listen to music these days - ipod/computer/vinyl/CD/cassette/other? 5. What would be your favourite five albums or artists of all time? Here goes... Mark Bunting 1. Yes, I arrived in Hamilton as the breakfast jock when the Rock was a local station and as such was immersed into the live rock scene when it was pumping. 848, Blackjack, Whisperscream, the Politicians, Tim Armstrong, Richie Pickett. Bands you were probably conceived to. Top music, top people. I fell in love with Sound the Ocean JUST before they broke up, so maybe I'm the kiss of death for them?? 2. Yes, I play rhythm guitar badly and dabble with drums. And bagpipes. My 8 year old son and I have JUST started learning the Sax together too. I'm pretty bad, but I can bang away. 3. I'd love to see a real Hamilton sound emerge again. After we left the Rock (Grant Hislop and the likes) the outlet for local music on the airwaves shut down a bit. I doubt there's much a council can do to influence radio airplay, but nowadays bands don't need it. I would love to suggest those lunchtime mini concerts the mayor runs in the council reception lounge spread out a bit to more acoustic sets. I wonder if there might be an avenue for a council funded recording scholarship through the Tron Music Trust or Zeal? 4. Now I've got all old and boring I still hit radio a fair bit, but on my phone through Spotify and very occasionally iheart. I have to confess I'm enjoying country rock at the moment. I dragged my vinyls out the other day for nostalgia but pretty quickly found myself having a sad party for one. 5. 1- Dire Straits love over gold. FIRST album I ever heard in stereo - thruSony Walkman headphones. Can you imagine having been brought up on AM mono then hearing Telegraph Road rumbling up through different parts of your head all at once? One of my favourite memories 2 - Harry Chapin - Stories Live. If you want to know what the 70's felt like, get yourself some fruitcake, cover it in custard, sit on a hill overlooking lake Wakitipu with a cold beer or otherwise at hand. 3 - Netherworld Dancing Toys, Painted Years. It was my band at Otago University and was a real alternative to the darker Chills/Sneaky Feelings/ Johnny Mac and the Thrusters that were the cool Dunedin bands. They also remind me of Sound the Ocean - but with a great brass section. 4 - Jackson Browne, Running on empty. No matter what the world throws at me, this album makes me feel safe 5 - Queen - Innuendo/The Works/Jazz. Please don't make me pick one! 6 - Sting, Dream of the Blue Turtles. There are so many easter eggs in that album 7 - John Lennon - Working Class Hero - Ok, it's a compilation but it incorporates 20 years of genius 8 - Nathaniel Ratcliffe and the Nightsweats - FANTASTIC loud - but not when you're driving past a school 9 - Blackjack - Deal. Now you fly still makes me cry 10 - Miranda Lambert Platinum - Like I said, don't judge me 11 - Split Enz - True Colours. 16 years old, Dunedin school party .. 'Nobody Takes me seriously anymore' at full volume 12 - ok, I'll stop now Nick Johnston 1. I have attended many gigs in Hamilton over the past 12-13 years. The very first gig I went to was in 2003 with MSU, The Shrugs and the Hollow Grinders playing in Richard Swainson's flat on Cambridge Road. It left a major impression on me as a teenager and I still consider it the best house gig I've ever seen. 2. I play piano and most other keyboard instruments. Over the past ten years I've played in Sora Shima, Dynamo Go, The Changing Same and Conway. While I haven't played with them live, I'd recorded with The Shrugs on several of their albums. 3. One of my policy platforms is 'thriving arts and culture'. This can't happen in our city with well funded support infrastructure for the creative sector. If I'm elected I will be a strong advocate for greater investment in community-led arts organisations. I think facilities like venues and practice spaces are best managed by the community but I think the council should have a role in financially supporting these organisations. 4. Streaming and vinyl. I buy the occasional CD but when I'm purchasing an album I prefer getting a vinyl copy (which often comes with a handy digital download). 5. I might cheat and go with my favourite albums in the last year or two. Even them I'm bound to miss out some great music. Swervedriver - I Wasn't Born To Lose You, Viet Cong - Viet Cong, Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly, D'Angelo - Black Messiah, Underworld - Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future. Anna Casey-Cox 1. When I was younger I enjoyed the live music at the Caz Bar, Biddy Mulligans and Diggers. When I was younger still, my school friends were part of a group called 'Death of a Monkey' and I used to travel around with them to gigs. I grew up going to Split Enz converts. I'm a big fan of the local Ukulele group, Apple Strumbles - they have supported a number of the Environment Centre's events and added a neat layer of enjoyment and atmosphere. It was fun to have some involvement with the Volume Collective in the Climate Change march last year. My son is part of the Fairfield Intermediate Rock Band and I really enjoyed going to Band Slam and Band Quest this year. 2. Yes, I play the guitar and piano but not overly well, let’s just say, enough to sing a little at home with my children and family. 3. I would love to support with this. I have to say that I'm not sure what the facilities are like currently, but I would be keen to know more about this and would certainly advocate for better facilities if it would mean that more local music could be played and heard. I think music is a vital form of expression, especially for our young people. 4. IPod mostly 5. Stone Roses, The Cranberries, Hunters and Collectors, Lorde, Neil and Tim Finn Ryan Hamilton 1. Quite a bit over time from Knox Street straight-edge, to the jazz bar that used to be in Vic street downstairs, the old Knox Street straight-edge school days, Mama Said at the Loaded Hog to Keystone more recently. 2. A sad guitar study unfortunately 3. I’m open to more conversations about this, While I wouldn’t be a big supporter of council putting lots of funding into non-core things I’m sure there is scope e.g. Zeal helping to pre train youth in music etc., I am keen to collaborate and part of council roles could be to offer ‘in kind’ sponsorship by way of venues/facilities etc. 4. IPhone via auxiliary and some radio while driving 5. U2, ACDC, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Coldplay. Tony Dixon 1. Not as much as I used to. Nana Mouskouri , Gerry and the pacemakers at the founders. Martin Curtis and other folk singers on a regular basis. Best memory was the final Split Enz concert at founders in 1984. 2. The tin whistle. Played in a Irish ceilidh Band for a while, even performed at The founders! Occasionally still play but now concentrate on singing celtic songs at local Scottish and Irish gatherings. 3. Whether or not I’m elected, I will be promoting local music through my involvement with The Waikato Winter Show Association. We are planning to have more local music at our next Waikato Show in April next year. Keep in touch you could be involved in that! 4. Some Ipod, mostly CD and yes, some cassette and Vinyl. 5. This takes me back. Pet Sounds by the Beach boys; Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Simon and Garfunkel; The Hard and the Easy by Great Big Sea; Ukulele songs by Eddie Vedder; and anything by Leonard Cohen and The Chieftains. Phillip Yeung 1. I have not attended live music concert in Hamilton. Having said that, I do attend many ethnic functions, festivals and celebrations with cultural performances and live music. 2. No, I do not play any musical instrument except harmonica when I was in school. 3. Yes, I always support performing arts. I fully support the establishment of ZEAL (even when I was working as Ethnic Development Advisor in Council from 2001-2013). Besides what you mentioned in the questions, I would like to see the promotion of other cultural performances including music. 4. I am an old fashion man and I listen music mostly on CDs and sometimes, over the internet. 5. As a migrant from Hong Kong, I still listen to music from Hong Kong in Cantonese and Mandarin. Other than that, I like John Denver, Simon and Garfunkel, Paul Mauriat. Sorry that I do not like rock and roll music. Russell Armitage 1. Yes hundreds but all classical concerts at places like Founders, Academy of Performing Arts, St Peter’s Cathedral, Clarence St Theatre etc. Although I have also been to an really enjoyed many musicals - the most recent being the very good State Highway 48 - lyrics and music by Chris Williams of Hamilton. 2. I played the clarinet and for some years when in Wellington played in a wind band called Wellington Winds. 3. Most certainly in principle I would support this as I have spent many years doing this for classical music. I send out a fortnightly email to 1200 people to advise them of all the concerts on in Hamilton. This has helped to increase audiences for some groups and organizations by 50%. My main aim in the arts now is bums on seats - there is a wealth of performances on offer - we need to increase the audiences. So that applies to your area of music as well. 4. RNZ Concert, DVDs at home or in car, or ‘live screenings’ of opera films at the Lido. Or at least once a week a live concert. Never on Utube or computer etc as sound quality not good. Never on earphones. 5. Not applicable to me. Mano Manoharan 1. Yes number of times in Founders Theatre, Clarence Theatre and school halls. 2. Never 3. Yes, soft music and live radio programmes in shopping malls and shopping areas in streets 4. Computer, CD, Casette, Radio. 5. Famous singers of 1960 - 1975 Allan Halse 1. Yes, but not that often. A friend Stephen (Chook) Cooper is in a band called Mule. 2. No to either of the above but if I return in another life and am not tone deaf, I will. 3. I would support the growth of infrastructure and other mechanisms to assist growth with the music industry. 4. Radio and CD's in my car. Computer, radio or stereo at home. 5. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon and Garfunkel, A Night at the Opera – Queen, Abbey Road – Beatles, Legend - Bob Marley, Metallica by Metallica Snowy Haitana 1. I have attended live bands but not for some time. Boney M in the 90's was pretty cool and Midge Marsden Band from Raglan. 2. I play harmonica and have played with blues bands in the past. 3. Absolutely, I would assist in catering for the needs of the musicians in Hamilton, as best as I could. I would support you in council and try my best to persuade my fellow councillors also. I say this not because I want your vote but because music is as necessary as education to me. 4. Mainly online. 5. Tu Pac, Notorious BIG, Al Green, Warren G, Gladys Knight and the Pips. Tania Hennebry 1. Yes, concerts at Founders Theatre, and live shows at Riverlea, Clarence Street and Meteor. All memorable and went to see Michael Buble with my daughter in Auckland which was a special mother and daughter outing. Thoroughly enjoy the regular guitarist and singer at Keystone, was there on Friday night. 2. Piano and ukulele. 3. Would support continued HCC creative Waikato funding and HCC could also apply for funding for specific projects to WEL Energy Trust to encourage and showcase talent in Garden Place for some regular events to create a buzz in the CBD with live music. 4. Listen to the radio to and from work and at work Spotify provides a wide range of music to suit the mood and create atmosphere. 5. If I have to name only 5 then, Billy Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Norah Jones and Michael Buble. I like heaps of different music. Roger Hennebry 1. Yes love live music from Buddy Holly, Fleetwood Mac to Foster and Allen and a lot in between. 2. Unfortunately no. 3. If re-elected would continue to support rental subsidy for community groups, Live impromptu places, a new Founders of course (regionally funded), improve the facilities currently provided in Garden Place need a plastic roof (sound shell) to bring some life to Garden Place. 4. Radio, CD and confess to cassette in my 1960 Healey Classic car. 5. Beatles, Beach boys, Fleetwood Mac, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash.... and Foster and Allen personal friends of the family, plus plus plus. In this third article we feature the responses given by candidates running for the Hamilton West Ward – Angela O’Leary, Siggi Henry, Martin Gallagher, Robert Curtis, Max Coyle, and Peter Bos. Answers were also received by Andrew King who is also running for Hamilton West but we featured his response in a previous article as he is also running for Mayor.
Sincere thanks to all candidates who took time to respond! Hamilton East candidate responses to follow in the next 24 hours. The five questions asked to each candidate were: 1. Have you attended much live music in Hamilton in your time? Any favourite memories? Any favourite Hamilton bands/artists? 2. Do you play a musical instrument and/or have you ever played in a band? 3. If elected, are there any things you would assist with, in terms of providing a more supportive infrastructure for nurturing a range of new musical talent in our city? (Radio/venues/practice spaces/recording facilities/grants/other) 4. How do you listen to music these days - ipod/computer/vinyl/CD/cassette/other? 5. What would be your favourite five albums or artists of all time? Angela O’Leary 1. I use to own a bar in the CBD and was ALWAYS hiring local bands. There is nothing quite like live music and it felt great to be helping young (and some old) musos. I'm afraid I'm an 80's chick and my favourite local Hamilton band was and will always be the Tim Armstrong Band. You might be too young to remember the Lady H in Alexandra St but it was a fantastic music venue. So was the Underground Bar where Nightshade and Blackjack use to play. 2. Far too terrified to play in a band but have a guiter and am a quick learner. Wouldn't exactly call myself a muso but I have always had an afinity with music, just never really done anything with it. 3. Yes I would happily support all of the above and have been and will continue if re-elected to support the delivery of a new theatre for Hamilton. 4. Hmmm cassette, what's that? Ok I know what that is. But all of these actually and radio and TV. 5. Too easy. As I said I'm an 80's chick and Prince's Purple Rain is my all-time absolute fav album. Then it gets a little random. Then Dirty Dancing, Les Miserable, Elvis, Amos Lee and BMTH. Max Coyle 1. Yes. Loads. Helped organise loads of it myself as well, been a door guy, poster guy, radio guy, interviewer guy, videographer, blogger, tweeter, bookface sharer.... Favourite memory would be 2nd Auteur House Ward lane gig? Or one of my Collective shows when we pulled 500 people down to Flow bar? Hmmm, Wizz Kids at Mem Dive? How about every show at T(h)rash Palace ever? Those kids knew how to rock! Favourite Hamilton bands and artists are Milk Train, Sora Shima, MSU, St Lucy, Knights of the Dub Table, Cosmic Ska Child, Big Muffin Serious Band, Rumpus Room, Cheshire Grimm, Wizz Kids, Dick Dynamite and the Doppelgängers, Kaon & Tronic, Arc of Ascent, BLACKTOOTH!, Funky Monkeys, Katchafire, Electric Mayhem, Der Kranks, New Millenium Beatniks, MC Stormtroopa, Logic Defines Logic, Thunderdykes, Trons, The Datsuns, The Lookie Loos, Jeremy Mayall, Emanuel Comer, Joel Comer, Sam Chumz... um I've missed a bunch including some mates but yeah they'll be ok. 2. Bass. Tried for years but was pretty useless at it, we played in garages and once on stage in Napier at the all ages bar 'The State of It'. Quickly realised my skill was not on stage but in promoting gigs and managing bands. 3. All that stuff. I can pretty proudly say I'm the only candidate in the West Ward who would absolutely pwn at doing all that stuff as half of it I've done before. Nick Johnston would give me a good run for my money in the East for sure. I'd like to provide funding to the Hum & FreeFM, ensure gig spaces for bands in the CBD, increase bar closing times to 6am and help work with local recording studios and Creative Waikato to find the best solutions for music in HCity. Maybe also some funding for Htown wiki or a similar archival role. 4. Got my massive vinyl collection (thanks mostly to Dad and then Trademe binges) but most of the time its Spotify at home & The Hum when I'm in the car. 5. You bastards! What a question... ok... Nirvana, Pixies, Tool, Dead Kennedys & Velvet Underground. Martin Gallagher (replied by emailed letter) Thank you for emailing your set of questions from Hamilton Underground Press I’m a big supporter of the arts in Hamilton, and as you’ve specifically referenced radio, I’d like to talk about my long-term involvement in local, independent radio. For over 15 years I have been a trustee of ‘AM1206’ then ‘Community Radio Hamilton’ now Free FM, enthusiastically working with the manager and team on moving the station into the new media landscape. I actively engage in planning with our innovative manager Phil Grey and team which has resulted in a strong and important part of the Hamilton arts and culture scene. Most recently I have been part of a planning process during which the manager expressed an interest in working more closely with some smaller arts sector organisations. As well as Free FM hosting and sponsoring the broadcasting of The Hum 106.7, Hamilton Underground Press and The Volume Collective were mentioned as excellent groups that Free FM could work more closely with. Again, thank you for this opportunity Regards Martin Gallagher Siggi Henry Thank you so much for your email and questionnaire. Look I love music, encouraged our kids to play an instrument or sing in a choir with mixed success. Love live music. Just today listening to live music at the farmers market. But really can't tell you my favourite music. Lots.....Love dancing to music :-) Thank you for contacting me. All the best Cheers Siggi Henry Robert Curtis Q1. Hayley Westenra Q2. Panio Q3. That would take the fun out of it. Q4. MP3 Q5. Sarah Brightman. Peter Bos 1. I love the annual Arts Festival at Hamilton Gardens. 2. I am a listener. 3. More busking. 4. Online 5. Dragon, David Bowie, Debbie Harry (Blondie), Freddie Mercury (Queen), Abba (my wife made me add this). Local election voting papers arrived today for most of us, so here in our second article we feature the responses given by three of the remaining four people running for mayor – Chris Simpson, Andrew King, and Jack Gielen. Thanks to all candidates for taking the time to reply.
From tomorrow, (Sept 18), we will start publishing the responses from the 24 council candidates who made time to respond. They make for very interesting reading! Q1. Have you attended much live music in Hamilton in your time? Any favourite memories? Any favourite Hamilton bands/artists? JG: I have produced my own albums check out reigningingrace.com. I played in a band called Trinity many years ago and play my own politically motivated music in the forums which I would be pleased to play for you. AK: I’m a rocker a blues man and gospel, I do follow and attend Anna Hawkins concerts whenever she is singing locally. When I first met my wife Anne, we attended The Exponents at the Metropol. 10cc at the Founders, Bob Dylan at Claudelands, Split Enz numerous times, Parachute and Festival One every year for the last 10 years plus. Late 80s Mercedes, The Little River Band. The list goes on and on. CS: I have attended a number of musical shows. I've been to the Nivara Lounge a number of times and The Hamilton Civic Choir put on a great Gilbert and Sullivan show last year which I enjoyed too. I've also attended other shows here in Hamilton. Q2. Do you play a musical instrument and/or have you ever played in a band? JG: I play bass, drums and guitar, enjoying guitar the most. AK: No I am the only one in my family of 6 kids who didn’t learn classical piano. My mother was a piano teacher and my three children learnt classical piano amongst other instruments. CS: The only musical instrument I have played was the mixing deck at Tonic Time radio. I used to volunteer as a DJ up at the Waikato hospital in the late 80's early 90's and Tonic Time radio was the hospital's radio station for patients. Q3. If elected, are there any things you would assist with, in terms of providing a more supportive infrastructure for nurturing a range of new musical talent in our city? (Radio/venues/practice spaces/recording facilities/grants/other) JG: I would like to see a poets and political podium in garden place. I operate with someone who has their own studio and would like to promote our own homegrown music. I would encourage artistic musical creativity on a big scale. AK: Happy to arrange for local groups to promote themselves through the monthly Mayor’s music during the lunch time gigs in the Council lounge for the public to attend. CS: Great question regarding supporting a range of musical talent and of course I'd look at where I and the council can help. Q4. How do you listen to music these days - ipod/computer/vinyl/CD/cassette/other? JG: All of the above as I believe in promoting the message behind the music which needs to be expressed on a bigger scale than what it currently is. AK: Smart phone bluetoothed to a speaker CS: Mostly the computer these days - and we hook it up to the TV. Q5. What would be your favourite five albums or artists of all time? JG: Elvis, Hendrix, Grandfunk, The Grateful Dead, Wishbone Ash, Deep Purple, Aretha Franklin AK: 10cc – Guns n Roses – Gary Moore (Still got the blues for you) – Aerosmith – Alice Cooper – Jethro Tull. CS: Tough question to an ex DJ who loves music. I have so many I enjoy. However without evading the answer my top 5 are...and this is really hard...1. Lynyrd Skynrd (Freebird), 2. Bryan Ferry 3. Pink Floyd (Wish you were here) 4. Steve Earle (Immigrant) 5. Frozen - (Let it go). My partner Dani has a photo of me dancing to this song with our resident 7 year old. I've decided to come clean here in your magazine before she starts blackmailing me with it for new shoes. Don't judge me for it!
Chris Johnson (a.k.a. Chris Fish) has been part of the Hamilton music scene since the late ‘80s. He has gone from Three Men Missing and Hoola Troupe, through Love and Violence, Grok and Department of Corrections, to the ‘acoustic hypnotic folk’ of Moofish; a band he has been part of with his wife Rhonda Johnson since 1998. Moofish have been releasing a few videos recently, so HUP felt it was a good time to catch up with Chris about his genre hopping, Moofish's international attention, and their recent activity (...oh, and we made another Family Tree!). Find the article here!
The local elections are upon us again, with Hamiltronians off to the polls to vote for council in the wards of Hamilton East and Hamilton West, and also a new Mayor. All talk in the press is about water meters and parking meters, and while we’re sure they are valid discussions, we know HUP readers want to know the candidates a little better, particularly their music tastes, their knowledge of Hamilton music, and what ideas they have about helping musical talent come through the city in years to come.
We will publish the answers as they were written back to us by the candidates. Some are more detailed than others, and some show more passion and knowledge about (local) music than others. Read into it what you will. Either way the responses give us something of a glimpse into the personalities of the candidates. Sincere thanks to all candidates for taking the time to reply! In this first article we feature the responses given by the first three mayoral candidates to respond - Paula Southgate, James R. Casson, and Rob Pascoe. Q1. Have you attended much live music in Hamilton in your time? Any favourite memories? Any favourite Hamilton bands/artists? PS: Yes, I enjoy live music. Have been to listen to a friend who plays in a Jazz Trio, have been to Opus Orchestra, Waikato Symphony Orchestra, Punjabi Cultural Festival (some amazing percussion!), State Highway 48 (Rock Opera) and 2 rock concerts at Claudelands (Jimmy Barnes and, Angels, Mi Sex and Dragon) in recent times, for example. RP: Yes, often including musical shows, NZSO, travelling artists (all genres). Recent memories include Bob Dylan, the Seekers, Sole3Mio, and Jimmy Barnes. JRC: Apart from the many bars and clubs where I have attended live music in Hamilton such as the “Datsuns”, I have also attended live music at the Founders. One comes to mind the NZ Tour of the Th’ Dudes with Peter Urlich, 2006 Reunion Tour. I have to admit I have attended more live music events in Auckland due to bigger bands/solo artists performing there (Kylie Minogue, Black Eyed Peas, Robbie Williams, Guns n Roses, Sebastian Bach and Rose tattoo) Q2. Do you play a musical instrument and/or have you ever played in a band? PS: Used to play the guitar (classical) and now sing in an Acapella Group for fun. I did once sing two songs at the Blues Club. RP: No, but grandchildren do JRC: I have never played in a band or a musical instrument apart from the “Recorder” at primary school sadly… Q3. If elected, are there any things you would assist with, in terms of providing a more supportive infrastructure for nurturing a range of new musical talent in our city? (Radio/venues/practice spaces/recording facilities/grants/other) PS: I support the provision of community grants for music, culture and environment. I support HCC building a new theatre and promoting (making more accessible) Claudelands for musical events. I like the Mayor’s lunchtime concert idea and would like to see that extended to the outdoor environment. Don’t know enough of the detail around recording and practice space however, I support a community engagement forums where the community can explore their aspirations. RP: Continued support for local talent in music and arts sector through Council funding through Creative Waikato. I have been an active member of the grants allocation committee for the last 3 years. JRC: During the summer months, I would like to see HCC putting on live music performances (which would include plays) in Garden Place to attract families etc into town which would invigorate the CBD. This would be totally funded by HCC. It could include supporting new acts and getting them out there in the public eye. Everyone has to start somewhere, the biggest music stars came from such beginnings. Q4. How do you listen to music these days - ipod/computer/vinyl/CD/cassette/other? PS: Mainly car radio and CD as I am so busy right now. Do also listen from my iPad using Spotify and other ways. I have a nice new Bluetooth speaker. RP: CD/ipod/car radio JRC: Mostly CD but with vinyl coming back I am glad I have kept some of my old albums. The sound I think is better. I watch a lot of MTV and the music vids on there. Q5. What would be your favourite five albums or artists of all time? PS: Queen, Elvis Costello, Andrew Lloyd Webber and right now George Ezra! I love anything I can sing along to, even in the car! RP: Highway 61 Revisited - Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Alice's Restaurant - Arlo Guthrie, Essential Pete Seeger, Fly My Pretties. JRC: Queen – A night at the Opera, Innuendo, Queens Greatest volumes 1 and 2, New Zealand Collection, Natures Best volumes 1 and 2, Th’ Dudes - Where are the Girls? Th’ Definitive Collection. Thanks again to all candidates for their responses. More articles featuring the replies of other candidates will follow in the next few days! |
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