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.

Look out for Part Two of this interview.

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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.

Make sure you've listened to Part One.

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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.

If you haven't seen part one take a listen now.

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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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In the first part of this two-part interview, Fish recounts his route to success, the years before and the start of Marillion, and how he became the driving force behind the band. In this, the first part of a typically brutally honest and open interview, Fish tells his story.

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