Derek D'Souza features in this episode and although some of you may know him his story is one of dreams. He was a fan of the Jam and they then picked him to take photographs of them and then used them for their single. Its an unbelievable story and you wonder if it would happen today? He has photographed many of the bands we have featuresd on the podcast including Nine Below Zero, The Vapors, Faith Brothers, The Truth and many more. He has recently been photographing bands such as the Molotovs, the Strypes and the Rifles. All of this is covered on the podcast episode and he's worth a listen. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did chatting to him.

His website below gives you the opportunity to review his work.

https://www.derekdsouzaphotography.com/

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The Men They Couldn't Hang came together in 1984 to perform at the alternative music festival in Camden Town alongside The Pogues and the Boothill Foot Tappers. Paul Simmonds, Philip 'Swill' Odgers and his brother Jon, veterans of the Southampton-based pop-punk band Catch 22, met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush whilst busking in Shepherds Bush in London.

Their recordings have been acclaimed in print, on radio and online; from their definitive version of the anti war classic Green Fields of France to the anti fascist anthem Ghosts of Cable Street and the epic historical ballads, Ironmasters and The Colours. They are currently in the middle of their 40th anniversary tour and a Vol 1 & 2 Best of record is currently on release. Please see their faceBook Page - https://www.facebook.com/tmtchofficial

This episode features a short bio of the band and then an interview with Swill Odgers and Paul Simmonds (This starts at around 25.24 mins in) it was a pleasure to speak to them who were candid about the band and of course the tragic untimely death of Stefan Cush. They cover the songs, the background and right up to the 40th Anniversary dates and everything in between !. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it and of course always happy for feedback.

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The Truth were formed by Dennis Greaves, formerly of Nine Below Zero, and Mick Lister in early 1982.

Lead vocalist/guitarist Dennis Greaves previously with Nine Below Zero, When NBZ split in ’82, The Truth was formed. Dennis bought in ex-Stowaways Mick Lister to bring a '60s Soul sound built around the Hammond Organ, 2 guitars and a rhythm section of bass and drums. With Dennis and Mick sharing the guitar and vocals the rest of the band consisted of fellow ex-Nine Below Zero bassist Brian Bethel, Gary Wallis on drums and Chris Skornia on Hammond Organ.

The Band were aligned to the Mod revival around that time and the Jam had split in 1982 so picked up on that fanbase too. Although they went through several line-up changes, Greaves and Lister remained members throughout the group's run.

This episode covers the whole story right from Mick's audition through to Top Of The Pops, America (And Miami Vice) to a split and subsequent reunion and new material.It also covers Mick's songwriting and experience post the group which is not to be missed also This is definitely Mick's story and the interview starts at 25.53mins for those that want to go straight to it although the short band bio beforehand gives their history and music along the way.

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