In this conversation, Smiley talks to legendary guitarist James Stevenson about his experiences playing with various bands and musicians. They talk about their time in the same bands, their friendship, and their shared love for music – as well as Smiley's penchant for Marmalade in Spag Bol! James shares some memorable moments from his career, including supporting David Bowie and playing at Reading Festival. They also discuss their interactions with famous musicians like Brian Ferry and Kim Wilde. The conversation highlights the excitement and starstruck moments that can still happen even after years in the music industry. In this conversation, James shares some amusing stories and experiences from his career in the music industry. He talks about his time playing with The Cult and how he joined the band as a guitarist. He also discusses his admiration for Billy Duffy's guitar playing and the unique tambourine antics of Ian Astbury. James also mentions his brief stint in Generation X and his regret of not making another album with the band. He shares some funny anecdotes about encounters with Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, and David Bowie. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the influence of The Beatles and the joy of playing with The Alarm.
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In this conversation, Smiley talks to legendary guitarist James Stevenson about his experiences playing with various bands and musicians. They talk about their time in the same bands, their friendship, and their shared love for music – as well as Smiley's penchant for Marmalade in Spag Bol! James shares some memorable moments from his career, including supporting David Bowie and playing at Reading Festival. They also discuss their interactions with famous musicians like Brian Ferry and Kim Wilde. The conversation highlights the excitement and starstruck moments that can still happen even after years in the music industry. In this conversation, James shares some amusing stories and experiences from his career in the music industry. He talks about his time playing with The Cult and how he joined the band as a guitarist. He also discusses his admiration for Billy Duffy's guitar playing and the unique tambourine antics of Ian Astbury. James also mentions his brief stint in Generation X and his regret of not making another album with the band. He shares some funny anecdotes about encounters with Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, and David Bowie. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the influence of The Beatles and the joy of playing with The Alarm.
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