Phil Taylor joined the Floyd arsenal in 1974 as a guitar and back line technician, and has since become a key component in helping create the world’s most “definitive” guitar tone, as well as managing the legendary “Black Strat,” about which he has written a book, in addition to maintaining the Floyd warehouse, running the Astoria houseboat on a daily basis, and being the creator of 5 out of 6 separate studios.
From all of us at A Fleeting Glimpse, we wish to send our best wishes to Phil Taylor on his birthday.
Phil has since been in touch since this publication with a note of thanks.
“Thank you very much…. big one this time – my 70th….” – Phil Taylor
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
Presented by Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, who wrote and performed megahits like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, and Guy Pratt, a bass player who shaped songs for the likes of Madonna and Pink Floyd, you’ll hear exclusive stories of life on the road, in the studio and what really happened behind the scenes from artists who wrote, performed and produced the some of the biggest classic rock and pop tracks of all time.
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
This weeks upcoming episode is Number 64 and features guest Shel Talmy
Guitar magazine has just announced the 400th and final print edition of Guitar Magazine. Launched back in 1991 and featuring extensive print coverage for 30 years, the brand has taken the decision to go into the modern era by going digital.
In this new edition, there is a feature on the guitars owned by Jim Irsay. Within this collection is, of course, the legendary Black Strat (cover photo) which was sold as part of the David Gilmour Guitar Collection auction at Christies back in 2019.
Elsewhere in this final print is an interview with Steve Vai, on his relationship with Ibanez and his upcoming album, An in-depth talk with Courtney Barnett
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
Presented by Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, who wrote and performed megahits like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, and Guy Pratt, a bass player who shaped songs for the likes of Madonna and Pink Floyd, you’ll hear exclusive stories of life on the road, in the studio and what really happened behind the scenes from artists who wrote, performed and produced the some of the biggest classic rock and pop tracks of all time.
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
This weeks upcoming episode is Number 63 and features guest The Anchoress
Due to overwhelming demand, Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill tour has added a show at Arena Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico on Tuesday 11th October 2022
Roger Waters will play 38 shows across the US, Canada and Mexico in the Summer of 2022, and tickets for the Arena Monterrey performance will go on sale beginning Tuesday, November 30th at 10:00am CST.
To purchase tickets and for additional tour information, please visit rogerwaters.com.
” This Is Not A Drill is a ground breaking new rock and roll/cinematic extravaganza, performed in the round, it is a stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive, and a call to action to LOVE, PROTECT and SHARE our precious and precarious planet home. The show includes a dozen great songs from PINK FLOYD’S GOLDEN ERA alongside several new ones, words and music, same writer, same heart, same soul, same man. Could be his last hurrah. Wow! My first farewell tour! Don’t miss it. ” – Roger Waters
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
Presented by Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, who wrote and performed megahits like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, and Guy Pratt, a bass player who shaped songs for the likes of Madonna and Pink Floyd, you’ll hear exclusive stories of life on the road, in the studio and what really happened behind the scenes from artists who wrote, performed and produced the some of the biggest classic rock and pop tracks of all time.
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
This weeks upcoming episode is Number 62 and features guest Rick Wakeman
Radio K.A.O.S. is the second solo studio album by English rock musician and former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters. Released on 15 June 1987 in the United Kingdom and June 16 in the United States, it was Waters’ first solo album after his formal split from Pink Floyd in 1985. Like his previous and future studio albums and many works of his during his time with Pink Floyd, the album is a concept album based on many key topical subjects of the late 1980s, including monetarism and its effect on citizens, popular culture of the time, and the events and consequences of the Cold War. It also makes criticisms of Margaret Thatcher’s government, much like Pink Floyd’s The Final Cut, another album conceived by Waters.
The album follows Billy, a mentally and physically disabled man from Wales, forced to live with his uncle David in Los Angeles after his brother Benny was sent to prison after an act intended to support striking coal miners results in the death of a taxi driver, following his dismissal from his mining job due to “market forces.” The album explores Billy’s mind and view on the world through an on-air conversation between him and Jim, a disc jockey at a local fictitious radio station named Radio KAOS.
Earlier this year we launched a celebration series in which we spoke to band members of the recording and touring band, including showcasing never before seen photography from the supporting tour, along with a few surprises thrown in.
We did not intend to add this installment but have been clearing the vaults and have found some content that wasnt included in our previous postings back in August.
In this this instalment we are showcasing a further collection of never before seen photographs from Roger Waters Radio KAOS tour live on November 14th 1987 at Arie Crown Theatre Chicago, Illinois, USA.