Lockdown Lowdown Episode 5: Duncan Reid of The Boys & The Big Heads

Retrosonic Podcast

In Episode 5 of our special Retrosonic Podcast "Lockdown Lowdown" series we welcome Duncan Reid, formerly the bassist with original melodic Punk Pop legends The Boys and currently performing and recording with his own band The Big Heads. In this thoroughly enjoyable romp through Duncan's life we go right back to his earliest childhood musical memories to discover his first exposure to Rock & Roll, the first record he bought with his own pocket money and the first gig he went to. There are examples of his favourite singles and albums along with the artists and gigs that have had an impact and influence on him over the years. More importantly, we also learn why he was awarded the freedom of a South American capital city, what influential item he found in his Dad's cupboard and how he became big in Japan without even knowing it! All this and much, much more! Generously soundtracked by Duncan's own pick of the pops throughout the episode including Marc Bolan & T-Rex, Ramones, Chris Isaak, Alice Cooper, Beatles, The Who, Rolling Stones, Heavy Metal Kids, Queen, The Jam, Johnny Thunders and Mr. Bloe. There is of course, some of the very best examples of his own recorded work from his time with The Boys and Hollywood Killers to his debut solo album and bang up to date with The Big Heads excellent new LP "Don't Blame Yourself". Enjoy! Retrosonic Podcast has a valid PRS certificate. Podcover photo by Peter Andersen courtesy of Duncan Reid. Check out the feature on Retro Man Blog below for full track-listing, links and a great video of a track from the new Big Heads LP. https://retroman65.blogspot.com/2020/07/retrosonic-podcast-lockdown-lowdown_26.html