Hugh Veldon interviewed by John Bannister in the Perth Independent Music project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4280797
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Veldon, Hugh, 1963-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2007
- 2 sound files (ca. 139 min.)
- Series:
- Perth Independent Music project.
- Summary:
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Hugh Veldon, a.k.a Martin Moon born in the U.K., talks about his background and upbringing; his interest in music; The Goon show; stage and dance; childhood experiences of performances; theatre and self confidence; The Who; Keith Moon; becoming a drummer; Ric Whittle; Manteca; Punk and the new wave movement; the Mod culture; the Perth scene; migrants in Lynwood-Ferndale [Perth suburbs]; Skins and Rockers; University of Western Australia (WA), being life changing; his first band; Rolling Stones; Toto; Billy Joel; Roy Martinez; Santana; Youth jazz orchestra; venturing into rock; Sans PS [The Image]; David Downie; Adam Douglas; St. Norbert College; The Triffids; Mojos; The Stoned Crow; the northern and western suburbs of Perth; The Atomic Pixies; Cat and Fiddle Tavern; Flying Scotsman (1982); original and cover bands; Phill Spillman; Adam Douglas; Ian Dury; The Scientists; Silent Type; Matt de la Hunty; Big Red Tractor; Ross Cambell; performing complex songs; poetry; Jam fans and influences; venues; going to England (1999), tour experiences; local venues; Martin Moon Enterprises.
Veldon discusses bands and band promoters; rates of pay for bands (1987 and 2007); The Marigolds; Dom Mariani; Shenton Park Hotel; Corinado's; going to Melbourne; Ben Elton; Mardi Picasso; record shops; local bands; current local acts; Drummer of the year awards; touring with the Chevelles; origins of King Wasabi (1996); going from Pop drummer to front man; finding his birth mother and identity; Jazz musicians; Tom Waits; Nick Cave; members of the King Wasabi; band profiles; David Burn and Nick Cave (2002); performing solo (2002); playing solo guitar; the Sufi poet, Rumi; When sharks smell love (CD); financial support; a grant realised by ArtsWA; Ennio Morricone; French symbolist poets; Lee Haslewood; Rene Magritte; Jacques Brel; David Burn; Cabinet of Dr Caligari (Film); Caroline Bannister; audiences; gigs in 2004 and other supports; solo performances; paying professional musicians; artwork on CD'S; Tania Salfinger; Beta Bartoque; Jon Fernades; Superengine; the Perth music industry today; Phil Stevens; Midas touch; the Waifs; the Flairs; networking; music from the past; John Cale; CD'S and websites; the Perth scene today; management.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on November 6 and 23, 2007 in Perth, W.A.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (8 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 69 leaves).
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Musicians
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bannister, John (William John Egerton), 1967-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2007
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