On Tue 15 Jan 2002 (14:49:46 +0000), busbykg(a)hhs.bham.ac.uk wrote:
>Jan Reetze <Reetze(a)t-online.de> wrote:
>
>>> Quite frankly, I have never heard of Joe Meek, and I do not think
>the
>>> average music fan (or even Kraftwerk fan) has either.
>>
>>
>>Which would be a BIG BIG mistake!
>
I mentioned Joe Meek on this list a few years ago, and the similarities with
his desire for exploring new sounds and recording techniques. Some of his music
with the Tornados was considered quite unique.
Tracks recorded by the Tornados include 'Telstar' (first English artists to
have a number one in the US), Early Bird (another tune to celebrate the launch
of the Early Bird satellite), Robot, plus many others with a space theme.
Off topic from Kraftwerk, but on topic for Joe Meek:
The Tornados original drummer turned down an invitation to be the first drummer
for Led Zeppelin;
Another member of a later incarnation of the Tornados was Ritchie Blackmore...
Geoff Potter
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