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Radcliffe and Maconie

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Radcliffe and Maconie: Wire's Colin Newman

Wire's Colin Newman

17/05/2018

BBC Radio 6 Music - Radcliffe and Maconie, Wire's Colin Newman

Mark presents solo and is joined by Colin Newman, frontman of post-punk pioneers Wire.

Mark presents solo and is joined today by Colin Newman, frontman of post-punk pioneers Wire. The band formed in London in 1976 and released their influential debut album 'Pink Flag' the following year. As well as being a vocalist, songwriter and guitarist in Wire, Colin has released six solo albums and worked producing, arranging and remixing other acts including The Virgin Prunes and Hawkwind. With a range of new Wire re-issues - including a re-issue of their debut album - Colin chats to Mark about the band's music and career.

Also on the show... The Chain - YOU get to suggest the next track, connected any way you like to the one before it - and Tea Time Theme Time, the end-of-show tracks linked to one another BUT HOW? It's up to you to get in touch and guess the connection

Plus a daily gathering of Music News to pop into your audio vases, and a smattering of all the latest records gathered by Mark too.

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