True that Mick wasn’t very happy with the Carbon Bubble. The finances and business issues, unforeseen in the early days of making music on a laptop with uncleared samples and putting it online for free, did complicate matters. Mick would likely have chosen to keep it unreleased, but the settlement with the management company (in which company boss Elton John quite admirably directed his people to completely forgive the band’s significant debt — Incurred mainly on tour), it was decided to take a digital release. There were other factors, including band personnel changes, the manager Clive having personal problems, wives and girlfriends, egos, the usual. And yes, this settlement effectively ended the band, though not immediately,
I really like The Best Man.
Thanks for the insight TeddyB
What a shame Mick isn't writing songs and performing anymore.
Mick has written and recorded several songs. I just don’t know at this point if he’ll ever release them.
It's a damn shame because loads of people would love to hear what Mick is doing. I'd love to think he had a debut solo album to give us before he permanently retired. He was in such good voice on that BAD reunion, but then things seemed to grind to a halt creatively. But hey, Mick's earned his spurs, he has a right to put his feet up eternally.
Mick is too good a songsmith to ever retire. That would be a huge loss to music. I would love Mick to make a solo album with friends involved.
Re: Blowing Carbon Bubbles
Posted: 29 Jul 2020, 5:16pm
by 101Walterton
Perhaps he is writing that long awaited book?????????????
I have to say, I don't see Mick (or Paul) as autobiography types. Topper on the other hand seems a good raconteur based on some of the interviews I've seen with him recently. And he has the drug redemption angle to hang his book on. There was a rumour one was in the pipeline a couple of years back, I hope it comes to fruition.
I have to say, I don't see Mick (or Paul) as autobiography types. Topper on the other hand seems a good raconteur based on some of the interviews I've seen with him recently. And he has the drug redemption angle to hang his book on. There was a rumour one was in the pipeline a couple of years back, I hope it comes to fruition.
Yep I love to read to read Topper story as well although not sure how much he’d remember if the middle part.
But Mick was there at all stages and has all the stories.
I have to say, I don't see Mick (or Paul) as autobiography types. Topper on the other hand seems a good raconteur based on some of the interviews I've seen with him recently. And he has the drug redemption angle to hang his book on. There was a rumour one was in the pipeline a couple of years back, I hope it comes to fruition.
Yep I love to read to read Topper story as well although not sure how much he’d remember if the middle part.
But Mick was there at all stages and has all the stories.
His recall seems good. I really enjoyed those interviews he did with that drummer bloke for "Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know". It's a miracle Topper is as coherent and sharp sounding as he is...
And a good one with Cerys Matthews...
Re: Blowing Carbon Bubbles
Posted: 31 Jul 2020, 12:27am
by LeFin
It really is a miracle...
This is quite miserable to watch
I have to say, I don't see Mick (or Paul) as autobiography types. Topper on the other hand seems a good raconteur based on some of the interviews I've seen with him recently. And he has the drug redemption angle to hang his book on. There was a rumour one was in the pipeline a couple of years back, I hope it comes to fruition.
Yep I love to read to read Topper story as well although not sure how much he’d remember if the middle part.
But Mick was there at all stages and has all the stories.
His recall seems good. I really enjoyed those interviews he did with that drummer bloke for "Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know". It's a miracle Topper is as coherent and sharp sounding as he is...
And a good one with Cerys Matthews...
Cheers Hes I shall watch those on the weekend.
I watched a documentary last night called Punk. Quite interesting but funnier than the size of Johnny was that Terry was the Clash representative.