• 13 - The Human League with Martyn Ware (Sheffield)

  • May 29 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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13 - The Human League with Martyn Ware (Sheffield)

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  • Join us on our first trip to the mighty music city of Sheffield as Martyn Ware guides us through growing up in the city, meeting Phil Oakey at school, his formative early bands, the influence of science fiction on his work, he & Phil's shared love of Marvel & DC comics, seeing Star Wars on opening day at the Sheffield Gaumont, seeing Roxy Music at Sheffield University in 1972, coming up with the name the Human League, recording the demo that became Being Boiled, signing with Virgin Records, touring with Siouxsie & the Banshees & Iggy Pop, debut album Reproduction, their first headline tour, the early gig David Bowie attended, the quick follow up 2nd album Travelogue & it's Malcolm Garrett designed cover, the bands first TV appearance courtesy of Tony Wilson, his ultimate departure from the band & more.


    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Edited by Andy Maxwell


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