Steve from Retro Man Blog and Rock Photographer Paul Slattery welcome Chris Wilson,  singer, songwriter and guitarist with the legendary, and recently re-formed, Flamin' Groovies. Chris takes us on a journey from his early teens watching and being inspired by some of the great Blues musicians in Massachusetts to LA and San Francisco where he joined up with ex-Charlatans guitarist Mike Wilhelm in Loose Gravel and later The Flamin' Groovies. Responsible for some of the most iconic rock classics ever recorded such as "Slow Death" and "Shake Some Action" The Flamin' Groovies never quite made the breakthrough to commercial success, but remain a huge influence on Power Pop and Punk bands alike. Chris also covers his time with The Barracudas, recording with Dave Edmunds, meeting Ringo Starr and not to mention seeing photographer Paul Slattery again for the first time in 35 years! In this candid and amusing story, Chris also picks out some of his influences, favourite songs and highlights from his own back catalogue including his excellent brand new album "It's Flamin' Groovy!"

To order "It's Flamin' Groovy" and keep up to date with news on Chris and The Flamin' Groovies please check out his official web-site http://www.flamin-groovy.com/

For some rare Paul Slattery photos of The Flamin' Groovies from 1978 and from their recent comeback show in London, please check out www.retromanblog.com

Chris Wilson of The Flamin' Groovies & The Barracudas

Fierce and feral - like the kitty who inspired it.

Emergency

Three Years

Nobody's Girlfriend

Rough demo. Music by Leif Larson. Lyrics and vocals by Tessonja.

Smitten

Back To California

Back to California

Laurel Canyon

Music by Leif Larson. Lyrics by Darenda Dorsey-Weaver.
Demo for The Shy Ones, 2010. 
+ Performed by Starry Eyes
* eMastered 2024

Starry Eyes:

Darenda Dorsey-Weaver: Songwriter, lead vox, harmonies, backups (The Shy Ones, The Motion)

Leif Larson: Songwriter, lead vox, harmonies, backups and pretty much everything else.

Save Time For Me (1st Demo, 2010) +*

Overdubs I recorded of my song It's Just Me. They'll also be my backing tracks and personal band for my upcoming live shows

It's Just Me *Backing Track* (2017)

Leif Jul - 2017

Tronnies is a pseudonym for Leif Larson going solo. The demos he's shared so far are things Leif's recorded all his own. Songs written throughout his career as a musician.

Save Time For Me (1st Demo, 2010) +*

The Tronnies

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