- An Interview with Simon Wolstencroft Jammerzine Exclusive 26:34
Let this be a history lesson on the evolution of good music. Today we talk with Simon Wolstencroft, legendary beatmaker of some of the most influential groups of the second British Invasion. After making a name for himself as one of the most respected percussionists of that time, Simon is as fresh and creative as ever with the testament to this in his new book, “You Can Drum But You Can’t Hide”. We talk with him today about his roots in the Manchester scene, how he’s honed his signature sound as well as the past, present, and future.
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About Simon Wolstencroft
Among the many near-mythical figures of the Manchester music scene, he’s known as the Nearly Man. You’d expect a drummer to have better timing. Yes, Simon Wolstencroft parted ways before The Patrol became The Stone Roses. Yes, he turned down The Smiths. Yes, Noel Gallagher asked if he fancied joining his band.
Right place, right time, wrong choices? Timing is everything. But the beat goes on and although Simon can see what might have been, cultivating bitterness bears no fruit… and ‘Funky Si’ has tasted the nectar.
Spending an unlikely eleven years in The Fall and hooking up with his old mate Ian Brown during the latter’s solo days, ‘You Can Drum But You Can’t Hide’ reflects on a life driven by a passion for playing.
Taking the reader from the warehouses of Manchester and the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the high rises of Tokyo, this book is a backstage pass to an evocative musical era that restored pride to the city of Manchester. With humour and detail, Simon’s memoir recounts a fascinating tale of drumming and drugs, friendships and fall-outs, but, above all, a love of music.
PURCHASE LINK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Can-Drum-Cant-Hide/dp/0957369077
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Simon-Wolstencroft/109527949067123
https://twitter.com/simonWolstencr1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Wolstencroft
