Jeffrey Lowe interviewed by John Bannister in the Perth Independent Music project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4320277
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Lowe, Jeffrey, 1959-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2008
- 2 sound files (ca. 81 min.)
- Series:
- Perth Independent Music project.
- Summary:
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Jeffery Lowe speaks about his early years; coming to Australia; being influenced by music; his family; his interest in the guitar; Countdown; Roxy music and Bryan Ferry, Split Ends; The Models; Steve Harley; Slade; Brian Eno; Perth rock and roll scene (1980s); writing songs; inspiring bands; venues; first band and gig; The Royal Family; meeting musicians; The Russians and Charlottes Web; being a nervous performer; having no knowledge of chords; self taught; Perth's world; Tim Underwood; Chad Hedley; Greta Little; first single, 'Big Let Down'; studios; financial assistance from Kim Williams; the early gigs; large egos; early influences; Colourfield; local acts; The Triffids; lyrical playing; Elvis Costello; getting the gigs; avenues into pubs; bands in the union; response to the first single; anti rock antics; band changes; breaking up while touring; recording in Sydney; new members; Craige Chisholm; Mandy Swift; Michael Zamponga; Will Aykers; living the rock and roll life style.
Lowe talks about being influenced by Australian bands; The Go Betweens; Heart Trouble single (1989); songs written; 'Toy Town'; good life in Perth; changes to the band; members of Charlottes Web; classical instruments in the pub band; Sandra Morgan; the use of trumpets in indi guitar bands; Stolen Picassos; Rob Grant; financial support; ArtsWA; the phenomenon of Perth; regular gigs; choosing not to work in cover bands; J. Bannister joining the band; Mighty Boy records; no money being paid to the band; necessity to go touring; memories of video being made; band and family; vinyl and CD; trying to work around commitments; Dom Mariani; Kevin Peak; record deal offer; interest in the new CD; still performing and recording; end of Charlottes Web and other bands; recording contract; future ambitions; digital age; Tony Frenchman; Stuart Pritchard; today's bands being blessed.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on January 24, 2008 at Fremantle, W.A.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (6 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 47 pages).
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Musicians
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bannister, John (William John Egerton), 1967-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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- Published status:
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- Creation date:
- 2008
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