Paul Simpson (Wild Swans) : The John Robb interview

Paul Simpson was the leader of Liverpool post-punk band Wild Swans and an integral part of the Liverpool post-punk scene, which he brilliantly details in his new memoirs 'Revolutionary Spirit: A Post-Punk Exorcism: The Teardrop Explodes, Care, The Wild Swans, And Beyond'. The book is a deep dive into that fascinating scene and great stories about the key characters in the Bunnymen, Teardrop, Pete Burns and that colourful cast of characters, plus a fleeting appearance from Courtney Love all detailed in this great interview.
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[@robinbradbury6493]

Hey there, Paul...You and Pete were very kind to us. We both were very grateful to you....and we were not the best of house guests. Cheers and thank you for your kindness.

[@nicholasg923]

Great interview, John & Paul. I love how succinct John is when explaining how everything changed in 1983/84 ...Post-punk became New Pop. The corporate record companies regained the upper hand. I'm halfway through Paul's book and thoroughly enjoying it. The present historic approach works really well & what a humble charming man he is.

[@joannec3579]

Love John Robb. Love Paul Simpson, so it's a win win for me! I'm from Liverpool and although was too young to appreciate the music scene then, I can now. Thanks so much for this, thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@wallytbm]

What a great interview John, Paul is such a great story teller and musical legend. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TheNiteJanitor]

Great talk. "Sea of Tranquility" is an "Us and Them" for the '90s. Both epic and hypnotizing

[@giggingwithannnazario]

AWESOME!!!! We love you, Mr Simpson!!! ❤❤❤

[@lifesjustablink]

Great interview, I’m looking forward to reading Paul’s book too.

[@mitchpoole179]

Book is brilliant!

[@garyrigby21]

There were so many groups in Liverpool in those days! I'm a bit angry I missed the sex pistols at Eric's as well I only lived up the road at the time

[@chrism7937]

Absolute genius..Wild Swans could have been huge...kinda glad they weren't and we kept them for ourselves!! Great interview

[@Michael-TJ]

Really enjoyable interview. I'd forgotten Paul was in the early line-up of The Teardrop Explodes. Here's some great footage of them with Paul on keyboards: ua-cam.com/video/BGJyYADsF9A/v-deo.html

[@maryburke5423]

Thanks

[@maryburke5423]

Cant wait for the Grant McPhee documentary

[@stevenbakos]

Bible Dreams will always be Class!!