The Wildhearts

Wildhearts writes exclusive blog

Ginger writes an exclusive online column for Classic Rock with Ginger’s Secret History Of Rock’n’Roll, a weekly look at overlooked albums from the annals of rock.

“Every week I’ll write about a classic album that no-one has heard of. It’ll be informative but funny, and hopefully educational, the message being that great music will still be here in 200 or 2000 years time, and not be judged by how popular it was at the time. The only thing that will ultimately matter is the quality of the songs and the performance. Something I’m sure 99% of Classic Rock readers will agree with.”

The blog will be interactive, with links to videos of band performances, interviews, and useful sites giving additional information: the perfect beginners’ guide in other words.

So check here for new installments:-

Part 1: Jason & The Scorchers - Lost And Found
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog1

Part 2: The Long Ryders - State Of Our Union
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog2

Part 3: The Good Rats - Ratcity In Blue
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog3

Part 4: Maria McKee - Maria McKee
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog4

Part 5: Angel - Sinful
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog5

Part 6: And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - So Divided
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog6

Part 7: Cardiacs - On Land And In The Sea
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog7

Part 8: Imani Coppola - The Black & White Album
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog8

Part 9: Starz - Violation
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog9

Part 10: Soul Asylum - Hang Time
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog10

Part 11: The Jayhawks - Sound Of Lies
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog11

Part 12: Urge Overkill - Saturation
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog12

Part 13: Fishbone - Truth And Soul
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog13

Part 14: Strapping Young Lad - City
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog14

Part 15: Bad Brains - I Against I
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog15

Part 16: Sparks - The whole bloody lot of 'em
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog16

Part 17: The Babys - Head First
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog17

Part 18: Lucinda Williams - Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog18

Part19: Kix - Kix
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog19

Part 20: Grandaddy - Just Like The Fambly Cat
http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog20

Great to see some regular coverage in the press for the big guy!

Cool, looking forward to reading it Plus some long overdue exposure for The Wildhearts and Ginger.

'Stop Us....' introduced a few new bands and albums I'd never heard, but now own.

If this does the same it can only be a good thing

That's great news, Classic Rock is one of the few music magazines I still rate.
(Only everytime I buy it the old men at work pinch it off me to read all the Led Zep articles...grumble grumble grumble....)

Ginger's Secret History of Rock'n'Roll - Part 1

Nice article. I wonder what other bands will be covered, maybe Lee Harvey Oswald Band?

vickyp wrote:That's great news, Classic Rock is one of the few music magazines I still rate.
(Only everytime I buy it the old men at work pinch it off me to read all the Led Zep articles...grumble grumble grumble....)

You just made me feel really good about myself!!!

Jason_scorching_past wrote:Ginger's Secret History of Rock'n'Roll - Part 1

Nice article. I wonder what other bands will be covered, maybe Lee Harvey Oswald Band?

Yep, enjoyed that. Ginger has a very infectious writing style that draws the reader in with some very colourful metaphors. The passion is tangible and the depth of knowledge seems real and not manufactured.

I suppose the same could be said for his music

Roll on next Friday

Good stuff.

http://www.farmerjason.com/

Ah, so the Urge Lost Highway b-side was a cover of the Scorchers' version. Never realised that. Loved that song. Possibly the most gloriously demented 2 minutes of Wildhearts action ever, which is saying something.

WiredOut wrote:Ah, so the Urge Lost Highway b-side was a cover of the Scorchers' version. Never realised that. Loved that song. Possibly the most gloriously demented 2 minutes of Wildhearts action ever, which is saying something.

Yeah, loved that cover, it was on the vinyl right? Is it on any cd release by the band, anyone know?

Yep,it`s on "anthem the single tracks" japanese c.d..hope you`ve got deep pockets tho,if you want to buy one,as it can be quite expensive when they turn up for sale.

Part two of Ginger's blog is up

http://tinyurl.com/gingersblog2

My fave part:
"....and roll around on its fur rug of musical quality"