I was actually IN Be Bop for one afternoon !! Bill asked me to try for keyboard player. It was me, Bill, Simon Foxx and Mike Close on bass in the Wrenthorpe Village Hall. We played Sister Seagull, Maid in Heaven, No trains to Heaven and a blues jam ......................... i knew I wasn't what Bill was looking for... he had already seen Andy Clark who was in Sheffield Band Mother's Pride................ a truly great player :) But the experience was wonderful.
A man with such diverse musical talents and one of the finest guitarists of all time. Saw be bop deluxe twice in the 70's and will always remember their shows. Long live Bill !
"Axe Victim" is one of the 10 greatest albums of all time. Bill is right there with Jimi and Jimmy. There is simply nothing that can be physically played that Bill cannot play. If Bill can't do it, it can't be done.
brings back memories of Yamaha SG 2000's......Dangerous stranger (BBD)....Fields of fire (Big Country).........could never afford one....stuck with a Gibson SG and a Fender thinline tele!
Well over 100 cd's by this man . So little recognition because he opted out of the industry game and blazed his own trail through many musical wonderlands .
Some musicians get better & better over time, hit a peak, coast along and either die way too early, or slide into mediocrity. Bill however, hasn't peaked yet.... he's still in that first phase. Fantastic!
A crazy idea might be that Bill made a deal with an incomprehensible source to know his art so intimately, and the price of that agreement was fame. A true original. No-one writes music like Bill Nelson.
Ships in the night was one of the very first singles I bought as a teenager...played it to death!... ...still love it...if there is such a thing as a soul... this music makes mine sing!
Great solo song from Bill Nelson. The actual correct name of his past stellar timeless rock band is "Be Bop Deluxe." Saw them back in '76 at Winterland, in S.F. Cool gig and memories. ;-)
What a class act Bill is, this man, the main man of BBDL was a help to me with his music in the '70's, if you have not heard of Be Bop Deluxe i advise you listen to their music,it is an education.even after alcohol,in fact on some occasions back then it possibly seemed better,but actualy come to think of it can Bill's music improved?
The dislikes are not because of the music but because the original visual elements of the original live performance have sadly been completely trashed by this offering. I know because I have the official DVD of the whole show and it is a great performance by all the musicians.
+alan griffiths thirsk, north hallerton, grassington, pately bridge, dacre banks, knarsborough, burned yates.... if I wouldn't live in Holland, I would live overthere !!
Many thanks to Smokehogg for posting this video! Just so you blokes no that I didn't nick it! As for the title it just seems to be appropriate, as it is Bill alone with his guitar, amp, backing track and effects. Live In The Air Age...
In an anecdote of Bill’s travels, he describes a chance encounter with Ferry and how a polite introduction wasn’t acknowledged, and that was that. Musically, Bill would maybe work better with Andy MacKay or Phil Manzanera than Bryan himself. That said apart from Ian, his brother, Bill has worked extremely well with Theo Travis on projects and appearances; including the gig filmed here.
@Sujay I listened to it once again, mainly because I couldn't remember it. It's the whole package; a dull uninspired composition, mediocre guitar playing in terms of sound phrasing and harmony and an '80s presentation. It could've been something back then.
Bill has captured the essence of Stuart in this fine tribute, wonderful but sad at the same time.
I was actually IN Be Bop for one afternoon !! Bill asked me to try for keyboard player. It was me, Bill, Simon Foxx and Mike Close on bass in the Wrenthorpe Village Hall. We played Sister Seagull, Maid in Heaven, No trains to Heaven and a blues jam ......................... i knew I wasn't what Bill was looking for... he had already seen Andy Clark who was in Sheffield Band Mother's Pride................ a truly great player :) But the experience was wonderful.
And a great memory....
Ah, Bill. You're one of a kind. Thank you for a beautiful tribute to the late Stuart Adamson. When you nail it, it's beyond words.
Stuart would've loved this. His hero. RIP Big man. ❤️
be bop and. big country match made in heaven !!!!
Brilliant tribute to Stuart Adamson
Brings tears to my eyes....
A man with such diverse musical talents and one of the finest guitarists of all time. Saw be bop deluxe twice in the 70's and will always remember their shows. Long live Bill !
Och aye ! I can never forget Stuart, first punk band I ever saw were The Skids supporting The Stranglers in 78/79.
And me (Sept '78 at Malvern Winter Gardens)!
Just a GREAT MUSICIAN... Met him .. and still doesnt realise how brilliant he is on that " fretboard"..!! Long live BBD..!!! A truly gifted man!!!
Extraordinary - such a distinctive voice on the guitar. Totally top drawer.
Amazing music from bill
"Axe Victim" is one of the 10 greatest albums of all time. Bill is right there with Jimi and Jimmy. There is simply nothing that can be physically played that Bill cannot play. If Bill can't do it, it can't be done.
Brilliant stuff, from Bill, yet again.
GOD LOVE YOU BILL.......NEVER A LET DOWN,,,,,,,,! FAN SINCE THE 70'S !EMERALDISLE
The wonder of the world = Mr Nelson!
brings back memories of Yamaha SG 2000's......Dangerous stranger (BBD)....Fields of fire (Big Country).........could never afford one....stuck with a Gibson SG and a Fender thinline tele!
Well over 100 cd's by this man . So little recognition because he opted out
of the industry game and blazed his own trail through many musical wonderlands .
Perfect, thanks for sharing. RIP Stuart.
I love his playing,such an underrated guitarists
Just wow
Some musicians get better & better over time, hit a peak, coast along and either die way too early, or slide into mediocrity.
Bill however, hasn't peaked yet.... he's still in that first phase. Fantastic!
A crazy idea might be that Bill made a deal with an incomprehensible source to know his art so intimately, and the price of that agreement was fame.
A true original. No-one writes music like Bill Nelson.
Genius!
Ships in the night was one of the very first singles I bought as a teenager...played it to death!...
...still love it...if there is such a thing as a soul... this music makes mine sing!
He can do it all !
How come so little recognition ?
AndreL Metaluna because if you dont play the game of the music "industry"... Your out of it
This is called 'For Stuart'. Dedicated to the late Stuart Adamson (The Skids/Big Country)
Great solo song from Bill Nelson. The actual correct name of his past stellar timeless rock band is "Be Bop Deluxe." Saw them back in '76 at Winterland, in S.F. Cool gig and memories. ;-)
Daniel Lars saw bebop twice same time ad you. winter gardens penzance cornwall
I was at that show. It was awesome. Long live Winterland in our hearts.
Bloody fantastic!! And just in the style Stuart would have liked!! :)
What a class act Bill is, this man, the main man of BBDL was a help to me with his music in the '70's, if you have not heard of Be Bop Deluxe i advise you listen to their music,it is an education.even after alcohol,in fact on some occasions back then it possibly seemed better,but actualy come to think of it can Bill's music improved?
Bill just get better and better :-)
2 dislikes?....must be 2 1D fans wondering what real music is like...yes this is it!!!.
The dislikes are not because of the music but because the original visual elements of the original live performance have sadly been completely trashed by this offering. I know because I have the official DVD of the whole show and it is a great performance by all the musicians.
He can make the guitar sing !
Among the world of great axe men or axe women............ in a league of his own
bill nelson and be bop great/ yorkshire
+alan griffiths thirsk, north hallerton, grassington, pately bridge, dacre banks, knarsborough, burned yates.... if I wouldn't live in Holland, I would live overthere !!
#1 on my long list of musicians.
Many thanks to Smokehogg for posting this video! Just so you blokes no that I didn't nick it! As for the title it just seems to be appropriate, as it is Bill alone with his guitar, amp, backing track and effects. Live In The Air Age...
Original Bill :-)
the hairs on the back of the ?....
Strange that he never worked with Bryan Ferry.
That would have been truly legendary
Almost. Bill with BBD toured the States with Roxy Music🙂
In an anecdote of Bill’s travels, he describes a chance encounter with Ferry and how a polite introduction wasn’t acknowledged, and that was that. Musically, Bill would maybe work better with Andy MacKay or Phil Manzanera than Bryan himself. That said apart from Ian, his brother, Bill has worked extremely well with Theo Travis on projects and appearances; including the gig filmed here.
Nothing special, sorry.
@Sujay I listened to it once again, mainly because I couldn't remember it. It's the whole package; a dull uninspired composition, mediocre guitar playing in terms of sound phrasing and harmony and an '80s presentation. It could've been something back then.
Quit dreaming, and get on the beam.