Rockin' Malaria Podcast
Season 1
Episode 1 | Beginnings
Episode 6 | Interview with guitarist Les Nicol
Episode 5 | British Blues
Episode 4 | The early days of some famous bands/musicians
Episode 3 | Merseybeat
by David Allott
The first episode covers the awakening of Mike and Opher's interest in music and recollections of attending some early gigs in the late 1960's, mostly around London and Hull.
Hull guitarist Les Nicol talks about his career, including stints touring the world with Leo Sayer's band plus playing with many name musicians in the USA. Les also reminisces on encounters with some very famous musicians and singers, plus memories of his early days and friendships with the likes of Mick Ronson.
Memories of the beginnings of the British blues scene in London and Hull in the late 1960's.
Collecting records and listening to music. The underground scene in London in the 1960's vs Merseybeat, plus catching future stars playing locally.
Mike and Opher talk about the short-lived but massively influential phenomenon of Merseybeat.
Mike and Opher look back on some of the famous musicians with whom they had close association in the late 60's/early 70's, including Paul Kossoff, Robin Trower, Roy Harper, Led Zeppelin etc.