Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti were the genius producers behind Snap! and their worldwide hit The Power. Although their singles were fronted by different singers or rappers (Thea Austin, Turbo B, and Penny Ford), they were the creative force. In Part One of a two-part interview, Michael talks about his own personal route to The Power, and how success brought them close to financial ruin.

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In Part Two of this interview, Kevin Godley talks about the years after 10cc when he teamed up with Lol Creme (also 10cc), creating music and videos for themselves and others. Their videos include Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel, Don't stand so close to Me (Police), and in the 80s, A View to A Kill (Duran Duran), and Victims (Culture Club). Kevin has remained at the center of creativity, always leading and never following. He's a fascinating man, with an engaging story.

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Kevin Godley is one of the most creative people in the music industry. He used his experimental talents as part of the 70s band 10cc which enjoyed world hits with I'm not in Love and Dreadlock Holiday. He went on, with partner Lol Creme to become Godley & Creme, not only a musical partnership but a video director pairing who produced some of the greatest videos ever made e.g Herbie Hancock's Rockit. In Part One of this interview, he recounts his early days, how he got into music, and the role his art teacher paid up until his time with 10cc.

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In Part Two of this podcast, Martyn Ware talks about the early days of the British Electric Foundation (B.E.F) and Heaven 17, and how he was instrumental in resurrecting Tina Turner's career. He also talks about his life today, still on tour with Glenn Gregory in Heaven 17, and about his passion - architecture and how it affects life in cities.

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Martyn Ware of Heaven 17, B.E.F., one of the originators of the Human League, talks about growing up in Sheffield, his family, and the art college where he met Phil Oakey, Ian Craig-Marsh, and their experimental beginnings which became the Human League.

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In Part Two of this interview with Durga McBroom, she talks about how she became a backing singer with Pink Floyd, how she met Youth from Killing Joke, and how life as Blue Pearl broke big with Naked in the Rain. In this enlightening and moving interview, she teases new Blue Pearl music and talks about the death of her husband. It's a moving interview with an intelligent and charismatic singer.

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Durga McBroom and Youth (Killing Joke) were Blue Pearl. In 1990, Naked in the Rain' charted in many European countries and was a dance hit in the US. Durga's never been a wallflower. She's outspoken, opinionated, and not afraid to voice her political opinions. In part one of a two-part podcast, she talks about her upbringing, her parents, and the endemic racism she has had to fight.

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In this, the second part of my interview with Leee John, he talks about his passion for different music genres, and how one particular documentary project has become his greatest passion.

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Imagination frontman Leee John talks about his musical influences, the time he spent in New York, his route to success when back in London, and his first appearance on Top of the Pops - the weekly music show that everyone would watch during the 70s and 80s.

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Fish looks back on his 12 solo studio albums, including 2020's Weltschmerz, which he says will be his last studio album. He discusses whether he'll go on tour again (recorded before his dates at the end of 2021), and what is now important to him - which may surprise you!

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