From Ray Laidlaw:
'New photos have recently surfaced thanks to Jamie McLaren.
In June 1972, we were preparing to go into the studio to record Lindisfarne's third album. There was a song we intentionally saved from the Fog on the…
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The Lindisfarne Story
Ray Laidlaw & Billy Mitchell's The Lindisfarne Story celebrate 50 years of Fog on the Tyne! Visit www.lindisfarnestory.co.uk for updates.
New 8xCD set: Radio Times
Alan Hull & Lindisfarne: Major new BBC Four documentary!
In a much-anticipated upcoming BBC documentary, Brit award-winner Sam Fender goes on a journey of discovery to find the real ALAN HULL story.
Directed by Geoff Wonfor and Ged Clarke, and produced by Ray Laidlaw, the programme features archive footage and interviews with his former bandmates Ray Jackson, Rod Clements & Ray Laidlaw, along with contributions from Sting, The Unthanks, Elvis Costello, Kay Greyson, Mark Knopfler and more....
Watch now on the BBC iPlayer
Lindisfarne news & archives
Interview archive: Jacka, October 1972
Ray Jackson - The Crewe Chronicle, 26/10/72
BOTTLES of beer, but surprisingly not "Newcastle Brown" dotted about, Alan Hull alone in a corner while Si Cowe strums endlessly on his prized acoustic guitar, and Ray Jackson and Rod Clements smile…
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Alan Hull TV documentary - coming soon!
GOOD NEWS... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Pre-production is underway for a film on the life and music of ALAN HULL to be shown on UK TV later this year. In addition to his work with Lindisfarne Alan did lots…
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Cat'o'Tyne Tales: Alan Hull, Rock'n'Reel, April 1996
Simon Jones casts an appreciative ear over the musical times of the late Alan Hull
On one occasion I met with James Alan Hull, keen to question him on the oblique and obscure lyrics of his most famed composition Lady…
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Jack the Lad: Getting down to the real things (Album Tracking, November 1976)
Chas De Whalley investigates the Joie De Vivre of Newcastle’s latest in line as they undertake their first headlining tour.
“Do you want another drink? ‘Cos you can have one, you know.”
Ray Laidlaw peered out me from behind his…
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Lindisfarne (Disc, November 18, 1972)
Rosalind Russell traces the history of the band, through their schooldays, previous groups in which they played, and their emergence first as Newcastle's top outfit and then later as one of Britain's best-selling bands and almost legendary live performers.
The…
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Selling Newcastle (Record Mirror Jan, 22 1972)
Long ago and far away when Hyde park was just a flower pot and underground meant the Bakerloo line to me I was given to lurching around England in my capacity as a musical trade paper journalist with a group…
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Barry McKay remembers - 40 years ago today: The flight of the gravy
Lindisfarne & Chris Rea post-Christmas Show supper, Mathers Kitchen, Eldon Square, Newcastle
After a lengthy "Magic In The Air" tour, we were all ready to let our hair down. Circa 50 of us arrived at Mathers Kitchen restaurant after one…
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Clear White Light - a play featuring the songs of Alan Hull
CLEAR WHITE LIGHT, the WORLD PREMIERE of a new play featuring the songs of ALAN HULL!
Live Theatre, Newcastle, 18th Oct - 10th Nov 2018 | Tickets on sale 25th July
Venue & ticket info: https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/clear-white-light
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The Tale of Lindisfarne in Wonderland: NME, March 1972
Picture five Newcastle lads touring in the overwhelming, monstrous United States.
The hustle and bustle can drive a country boy mad unless he relaxes, sitting on the edge of his Holiday Inn bed, watching the colourful street lights below…
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