Barry first found music when he borrowed his sister's record collection when he was about eight and was hooked. When Caroline started it was a new beginning, and he listened to all the stations, but Caroline was his favourite by far. Later he became a singer in a band, then started doing discos when he was 18. He joined Caroline in 1977, touring the country with the Caroline Roadshow for 10 years, having great fun. Barry helped with tender trips and worked on the Ross Revenge in '84 and '85. ...
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52: Babyshambles - Adam Ficek on stepping into a whirlwind, writing, recording, and touring with Pete Doherty, psychotherapy and much more!
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This week we celebrate the ONE YEAR anniversary of The Boys in the Band Podcast with a fantastic chat with Adam Ficek from Babyshambles.
The band had already had a top 10 hit and were just about to lay down their debut album when he got invited to become their drummer - and he seized the opportunity.
Adam tells us about that decision, the whirlwind he'd stepped into - and what it was like being in one of the most prominent, talked about bands of the era.
From writing, recording, and touring with Pete Doherty, to seeing his good mate Pat Walden leave the band in the same year Babyshambles signed a big deal with a record label, Adam recounts the highs and lows.
Plus, Adam shares some Babyshambles news - and why we could be seeing the band on stage again in the not too distant future...
The band had already had a top 10 hit and were just about to lay down their debut album when he got invited to become their drummer - and he seized the opportunity.
Adam tells us about that decision, the whirlwind he'd stepped into - and what it was like being in one of the most prominent, talked about bands of the era.
From writing, recording, and touring with Pete Doherty, to seeing his good mate Pat Walden leave the band in the same year Babyshambles signed a big deal with a record label, Adam recounts the highs and lows.
Plus, Adam shares some Babyshambles news - and why we could be seeing the band on stage again in the not too distant future...
Babyshambles fan? Share your memories of the band with us:
Twitter: @TheBITBpod
Instagram: @boysinthebandpod
Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast
Or drop us an Email - boysinthebandpod@gmail.com
Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith and Richard Gallagher
Pod thumbnail design by Daniel Curtin
*Recorded on 2 April 2021*
FREE BEER!
Our sponsors Beer 52 have a great offer for Boys in the Band Podcast listeners!
If you fancy a free case of 8 craft beers go to beer52.com/band and all you have to do is cover the postage costs of £5.95.
Instagram: @boysinthebandpod
Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast
Or drop us an Email - boysinthebandpod@gmail.com
Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith and Richard Gallagher
Pod thumbnail design by Daniel Curtin
*Recorded on 2 April 2021*
FREE BEER!
Our sponsors Beer 52 have a great offer for Boys in the Band Podcast listeners!
If you fancy a free case of 8 craft beers go to beer52.com/band and all you have to do is cover the postage costs of £5.95.
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This week we celebrate the ONE YEAR anniversary of The Boys in the Band Podcast with a fantastic chat with Adam Ficek from Babyshambles.
The band had already had a top 10 hit and were just about to lay down their debut album when he got invited to become their drummer - and he seized the opportunity.
Adam tells us about that decision, the whirlwind he'd stepped into - and what it was like being in one of the most prominent, talked about bands of the era.
From writing, recording, and touring with Pete Doherty, to seeing his good mate Pat Walden leave the band in the same year Babyshambles signed a big deal with a record label, Adam recounts the highs and lows.
Plus, Adam shares some Babyshambles news - and why we could be seeing the band on stage again in the not too distant future...
The band had already had a top 10 hit and were just about to lay down their debut album when he got invited to become their drummer - and he seized the opportunity.
Adam tells us about that decision, the whirlwind he'd stepped into - and what it was like being in one of the most prominent, talked about bands of the era.
From writing, recording, and touring with Pete Doherty, to seeing his good mate Pat Walden leave the band in the same year Babyshambles signed a big deal with a record label, Adam recounts the highs and lows.
Plus, Adam shares some Babyshambles news - and why we could be seeing the band on stage again in the not too distant future...
Babyshambles fan? Share your memories of the band with us:
Twitter: @TheBITBpod
Instagram: @boysinthebandpod
Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast
Or drop us an Email - boysinthebandpod@gmail.com
Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith and Richard Gallagher
Pod thumbnail design by Daniel Curtin
*Recorded on 2 April 2021*
FREE BEER!
Our sponsors Beer 52 have a great offer for Boys in the Band Podcast listeners!
If you fancy a free case of 8 craft beers go to beer52.com/band and all you have to do is cover the postage costs of £5.95.
Instagram: @boysinthebandpod
Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast
Or drop us an Email - boysinthebandpod@gmail.com
Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith and Richard Gallagher
Pod thumbnail design by Daniel Curtin
*Recorded on 2 April 2021*
FREE BEER!
Our sponsors Beer 52 have a great offer for Boys in the Band Podcast listeners!
If you fancy a free case of 8 craft beers go to beer52.com/band and all you have to do is cover the postage costs of £5.95.
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