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The Crucial Three
Introduction The Crucial Three were a short-lived band that existed for approximately six weeks in early 1977. They are nevertheless notable on account of the individual success of all three founding members: Julian Cope formed The Teardrop Explodes and has enjoyed a long and successful solo career as an author, photographer and singer, Ian McCulloch formed the very successful Echo & the Bunnymen, while guitarist Pete Wylie formed Wah! Heat (and various subsequent incarnations of Wah!) and enjoyed major chart success with "The Story of the Blues". In those early days, McCulloch sang, Cope played bass, and Wylie played guitar. A drummer, Stephen Spence, also joined at some point in their brief life.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Where To Find Unofficial Vocal Challenges
Introduction One of the reasons many of us joined Vocal are the Challenges. You can find the latest ones here: While we are all on Vocal to write and share and make a little money when challenges have been met sometimes we want a different prompt or challenge.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Conversation With A Small Child
Introduction By its very nature this has to be a free-form poem. Many of us will have had this conversation or something very similar, not only with small children but with rebellious teenagers and even annoying characters you have to sometimes work with.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Poets
Why Are We Here? (On Vocal)
Introduction If, like me. you have been here a few years, you were probably drawn by the huge Vocal Challenge prizes. I soon learned that was as likely as a lottery win for me. Many of my friends have won and placed so they have been properly rewarded.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Whimsigoth . Content Warning.
Introduction I just saw this interesting post by Samantha Parrish and thought the very words were just positive and wonderful. We usually associate Goth with darkness and fear, but "Whimsigoth" (or should it be "WhimsiGoth"?) brings some fun and lightness to the genre.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
