The Alison Marklew Band –Midnight Rider (Ride On)/Tumbledown –Pinnacle P8412 (1975 UK)
Reminiscent of Punchin’ Judy or Slack Alice; Midnight Rider rides along in rampant fashion. It has wonderful lyrics full of obvious double entendres, which position it perfectly into a non PC mid 70s mould. I couldn’t find any information on the band, but could there be a connection to The Kim Marklew Band? -They seem to be of the right age group...Anyhow, whoever they were - the beat thuds, the hands clap, the guitars roar... so all in all it’s a perfect Junkshop Glamster. Strap yourself onto this baby and enjoy the ride!
Reminiscent of Punchin’ Judy or Slack Alice; Midnight Rider rides along in rampant fashion. It has wonderful lyrics full of obvious double entendres, which position it perfectly into a non PC mid 70s mould. I couldn’t find any information on the band, but could there be a connection to The Kim Marklew Band? -They seem to be of the right age group...Anyhow, whoever they were - the beat thuds, the hands clap, the guitars roar... so all in all it’s a perfect Junkshop Glamster. Strap yourself onto this baby and enjoy the ride!
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7 comments:
AS FAR AS I KNOW THIS LOT CAME FROM BIRMINGHAM, OR THE SURROUNDING AREA, I USED TO SEE THEM QUITE A LOT, THE RECORD GOT A FAIR AMOUNT OF AIRPLAY AT THE TIME, I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHO'S IN THE BAND MYSELF.
CHEERS THE RIFF
The Kim Marklew Band is fronted by Alison Marklew, Alison is her middle name, currently recording new album,
oct 2010
phil gowers
The original line up pre the record contract was Kim Alison Marklew vocals John Marklew guitar, Stan Lowe guitar, Michael Stanley bass and Alan Johnson drums. Michael Stanley was replaced by Dave Phillips for the recording. The Kim Marklew Band is still a working band. John Marklew has recently been in the recording studio with brother Paul and Birmingham Singer/Songwriter Matt Tyler. The album Hettington's Way is due for release on Dannyboy Records early 2012.
I used to play sax occasionally with Kim And John--over 30years ago
Mick Stanley was in a pro band with me and the two brothers from the 'John McFlair Band' Dennis and Eric Mc Nulty after Cissy Stone gave them the 'heave ho' back in '76
Be great to see all these cats again.
BTW Allison was Kim's maiden name I believe before marrying John.
Mick was Kim's brother in law, hence the family connection.
I'm still playing the horns round and about but intend to move to the West Country as soon as possible,nothing left around here any more.
Mark Wilkinson
Stan Lowe is my Brother used to love going around the clubs & Pubs in Brum watching them play.
if any one can knows where i can get hold of a copy please let me know
If anyone has any information on how I can reach members of the John McFlare band from 1973 please contact me at www.facebook.com/johnedwardbeland or at sessionman54@aol.com
Thanks
John Beland
www.johnbeland.com
i have a bit of sad news my brother Stan Lowe passed away on 29th october last year, we are all in shock as it was so sudden after losing his wife back in february last year we miss him loads.
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