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Neil McCormick was born in England but later moved with his family to Scotland, then Ireland. He attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin at the same time as all the future members of U2. He is a music journalist, author and broadcaster and has been the chief music critic for The Daily Telegraph since 1996. He presented a music interview show for Vintage TV in the UK, Neil McCormick's Needle Time.
While the Sky News Daily is on a Christmas break we're replaying you some of the most memorable episodes we recorded in 2024. Including our discussion on what made Oasis so special. In August brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher announced they'll reunite for a tour in 2025. On this episode, Terry Christian, the man who gave the band their national debut on The Word, says he "didn't think there was anything special" when first seeing Oasis live, but the band's "vibe" and Liam's "confidence" made them "amazing". Host Liz Bates also hears from Neil McCormick, the Telegraph's chief music critic and Katie Spencer, our entertainment correspondent.
After 15 years, brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced they'll reunite for a tour next year. On this Sky News Daily episode, Terry Christian, the man who gave the band their national debut on The Word, says he "didn't think there was anything special" when first seeing Oasis live, but the band's "vibe" and Liam's "confidence" made them "amazing". Host Liz Bates also hears from Neil McCormick, the Telegraph's chief music critic and Katie Spencer, our entertainment correspondent. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Neil McCormick, music critic with the Daily Telegraph
In which the Curmudgeons remember and pay fond tribute to one of our favorite bands of all time, which now unfortunately is masquerading as an emblem for Las Vegas tourism. We give close attention to the hope, grace and sense of wonder that made the band's anthemic brand of rock 'n' roll so magnificent. We focus especially on the period between 1983 and 1993, when U2 ruled the world via six studio albums and some legendary tours. Check out a book we reference during the episode, Neil McCormick's "U2 by U2": https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/u2-by-u2_u2_neil-mccormick/287778/?resultid=b31d846a-b396-4558-9fdd-27e446d6859c#edition=5780193&idiq=5601732 Here is a handy navigation companion for the episode. (0:00 - 13:30) - Arturo sets the parameters for this episode with some deeply personal history (16:24 - 27:33) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by Margo Cilker and Wilco. (28:13 - 58:14) - We cover U2's early history and the albums War, The Unforgettable Fire and the Joshua Tree (59:13 - 01:19:06) - We cover U2's albums Rattle and Hum and Achtung Baby (01:20:51 - 01:41:59) - We cover U2's albums Zooropa and Pop and briefly cover a rather forgettable 25 years since then Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911 https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M
Cuban composer, cellist and singer Ana Carla Maza performs live in the Front Row studio, ahead of her appearance at WOMAD, and discusses the unusual combination of cello and vocals. Tom Sutcliffe is joined by critics Neil McCormick and Tara Joshi to review two of the week's cultural highlights – the shortlist for this year's Mercury Music Prize and a new documentary Reframed: Marilyn Monroe. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Corinna Jones
We dig deep on Beyoncé's spectacular Renaissance Tour, from the massive spectacle to the unexpected ballad choices, with Brittany Spanos and Daily Telegraph music critic Neil McCormick joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are talking about Alchemy by Rory Sutherland on this months episode of Brandon's Book Club! To help in this endeavor we enlisted the Owners of Tallboy Marketing and Steven Smithing, Owner of The Green Hills Grille and Mere Bulles (and the all new Chago's Belmont Cantina). We also talk to Dr. Alex Jahangir who is the Author of next month's book, Hot Spot- A Doctor's Diary from the Pandemic. Please join us on this one as the Dr will be in studio to talk about his experience. Find the link to join in the Brandon's Book Club group on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-styll/message
Just after noon on Sunday 24 March 1968 Aer Lingus Flight 712 from Cork to London Heathrow crashed off the Wexford coast. The aircraft – a Vickers Viscount named “St. Phelim” – went down into the sea just off Tuskar Rock, killing all 61 passengers and crew. Only 14 bodies were ever recovered from the scene and the cause of the crash has never been determined. Jerome McCormick is Neil McCormick's brother who tragically lost his life in the crash, and he spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning.
Chat with Telegraph Music Critic Neil McCormick. We chat our careers, music & u2!
Actor, Singer, Songwriter Ben Barnes releases his first EP “Songs For You” Fans of BEN BARNES all over the globe know him as Prince Caspian from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Billy Russo from Marvel's The Punisher, Logan from HBO's Westworld, and Neil McCormick, Bono's best friend in Killing Bono. More recently, he stars... The post BEN BARNES interview: Songs For You appeared first on 15 Minutes With Chuck - podcast.
Actor, Singer, Songwriter Ben Barnes releases his first EP “Songs For You” Fans of BEN BARNES all over the globe know him as Prince Caspian from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Billy Russo from Marvel's The Punisher, Logan from HBO's Westworld, and Neil McCormick, Bono's best friend in Killing Bono. More recently, he stars... The post BEN BARNES interview: Songs For You appeared first on Your Online Coffee Break podcast.
Word of the year...."INCREDIBLE"....everyone seems to use this word on every TV programme every five minutes....it's incredible........ .......... ABBA are reforming to do a concert with themselves computerised.....they have just brought out a single which is absolutely brilliant....the production is a masterpiece and at last some decent music to listen too....HOWEVER.... some music critic called Neil McCormick who "takes no prisoners" has given it a 2 star rating and called it a flop......this obviously being the only way he can get himself noticed and keep his job at the Daily Telegraph...what a berk....I doubt if he could play a tambourine ....and this is the problem....when the record sells millions which it will I hope he is informed as to where he can stick his opinion. I always tell young up and coming hopefuls that to get on in showbiz you have to really go for it and if I can do it anyone can...an example was in 1977 when I wrote a song which I thought could do O.K. on the Opportunity Knocks Song Contest....the problem was you had to record a demo and send it off with top line manuscript and chords which was a problem as I couldn't read or write music.......so giving up is never an option.....it's all about BELIEF. There was an interesting article on Radio 2 with Jeremy Vine where restaurants were complaining that people who put bad reviews about them on line was affecting their business as they were unable to respond........which would put other morons off trying to get in on the act. This week's bad song which I have never recovered from....."Rosetta" by Alan Price and Georgie Fame with the constant repeating of the hook "Rosetta are you better are you well well well"......definitely puts it in my personal musical dustbin....I saw them at a club in Liverpool back in the day....they were worse than this record....again just my opinion
Was Jealous Guy written for Paul McCartney? Listen to our essay and decide for yourself. — SOURCES: John Lennon Interview w/ David Sheff for Playboy. (September, 1980) Interview with John Lennon & Yoko Ono, (May 28th, 1971) “The Beatles” by Hunter Davies (1968) “The Beatles and the Historians” Erin Torkelson (2016) Neil McCormick for Telegraph UK (1998) “John, Paul, George, Ringo & Me: The Real Beatles Story” by Tony Barrow (2005) The Best of the Beatles Book (ed. Johnny Dean). (2005) JL Interview w/ Peter McCabe and Robert Schonfeld at St. Regis Hotel (September, 1971) “What’s It All About” Cilla Black (2003) “Q: Paul McCartney: An Innocent Man?” By Chris Salewicz (October, 1986) Robert Rosen interview w/ Maria Spain (2010) Lunchtime dialogue, Twickenham Film Studios, London (January 13th, 1969) Paul McCartney, interview w/ Ray Connolly, Evening Standard: Paul on 'why the Beatles broke up' (April 21st, 1970) “Meet Paul Saltzman, the Canadian who hung out with The Beatles at the Rishikesh Ashram” Nikhila Natarajan for FirstPost (December 14, 2015) Paul McCartney, interview w/ Diane de Dubovay for Playgirl (February, 1985) “Later with Bob Costas” (1991) Derek Taylor, interview w/ Peter Doggett for Record Collector. (August, 1988) “With the Beatles: A Stunning Insight by The Man who was with the Band Every Step of the Way” Alistair Taylor (2011) PLAYLIST: Jealous Guy by John Lennon (1971) Cayenne by the Beatles (1960) Besame Mucho by the Beatles (1962) It’s For You Cilla Black (1965) Let it Be by the Beatles (1969) All Together Now by the Beatles (1967) Child of Nature (Esher Demo) by the Beatles (1968) Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson (1983) Jealous Guy by YouTube user pablohoneymp3 (2016)
In which we salute National Album Day by digging out some much loved '80s LPs, the Telegraph's Neil McCormick tells us about the tyranny critics now endure from aggrieved pop fans and we invent fictitious Emo bands and live album titles.To receive this - and indeed every future - Word Podcast before the rest of the world, and in glorious audio-visual magnificence - make sure you're subscribed to our brilliant Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In which we salute National Album Day by digging out some much loved '80s LPs, the Telegraph's Neil McCormick tells us about the tyranny critics now endure from aggrieved pop fans and we invent fictitious Emo bands and live album titles.To receive this - and indeed every future - Word Podcast before the rest of the world, and in glorious audio-visual magnificence - make sure you're subscribed to our brilliant Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In which we salute National Album Day by digging out some much loved '80s LPs, the Telegraph’s Neil McCormick tells us about the tyranny critics now endure from aggrieved pop fans and we invent fictitious Emo bands and live album titles. To receive this - and indeed every future - Word Podcast before the rest of the world, and in glorious audio-visual magnificence - make sure you're subscribed to our brilliant Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear
In which we salute National Album Day by digging out some much loved '80s LPs, the Telegraph's Neil McCormick tells us about the tyranny critics now endure from aggrieved pop fans and we invent fictitious Emo bands and live album titles. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In which we salute National Album Day by digging out some much loved '80s LPs, the Telegraph's Neil McCormick tells us about the tyranny critics now endure from aggrieved pop fans and we invent fictitious Emo bands and live album titles. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In which we salute National Album Day by digging out some much loved '80s LPs, the Telegraph’s Neil McCormick tells us about the tyranny critics now endure from aggrieved pop fans and we invent fictitious Emo bands and live album titles. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Neil is Head Music critic at The Telegraph, author of acclaimed book I was Bono's Doppleganger and close friend of U2. Neil tells us about his own pop music career which includes Mel Gibson being a fan, his book which was produced into a film with Ben Barnes and Robert Sheehan along with what it was like being friends with U2. Episode edited by Christopher Wood Twitter: twitter.com/C_D_Wood Website: www.christopherwoodcomposition.com/
Episode 7 is officially on the books....so why not enjoy it with your ear holes (or any other holes that allow you to enjoy stuff). In this totally free podcast, you will enjoy topics such as Hamer's electrical skills, IPAs, animal sounds, phone zone roulette featuring world famous bass player, Neil McCormick, trash can takers, what we'd do with a $ 1Million show budget, Yoda vs. Baby Yoda, WW1 grenades, aluminum, zombie killing techniques, manscaping, and COVID masturbation tips. Grab your favorite cocktail (unless you are driving, in which case maybe just a soda or something). Check out thunderunit.com for more.
This week sees the 200th anniversary of the birth of Herman Melville, writer of one of America's greatest novels, Moby Dick. Sarah Churchwell and Richard King discuss the extraordinary tale of Captain Ahab's pursuit of the white sperm whale that had bitten off his leg. The story of Ahab's revenge is famously narrated by Ishmael, who is on his first whaling expedition, with one of literature's most celebrated opening lines : Call me Ishmael. Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins is reunited with Chris Pine in new TV drama I Am the Night. Set in 1950s America it follows the true story of Fauna Hodel, a young woman in search of her biological family after discovering she’s adopted and not mixed race as she’d been told, but white. Both Fauna, and a down-and-out reporter played by Pine, end up on the trail of famous gynaecologist, Dr. George Hodel who's somehow connected to the gruesome Black Dahlia murder. Is there something to be said for Luddism? The machine-wrecking rebels of the Industrial Revolution are the subject of a new play There is a Light that Never Goes Out: Scenes from the Luddite Rebellion at the Manchester Royal Exchange. Rather than casting The Luddites as history's losers, fighting a doomed battle against the march of progress, it asks whether they were in fact pioneers who paved the way for workers' rights and the welfare state. The creative team James Yeatman and and Lauren Mooney take us through the historic parallels which suggests we too might consider resisting the rise of the machines. Plus, music journalist Neil McCormick reports on the US court ruling that Katy Perry copied Dark Horse from Christian rapper Flame. Presenter : Stig Abell Producer : Dymphna Flynn
Wayne takes his recorder to a couple places he loves to hang out and interviews two very talented musicians. Neil McCormick is first who you can catch playing with Jess Parsons, Kid Reverie, and David Burchfield and the Fire Guild around the Denver Area. Avery Davis is the second musician you'll hear. Check him out playing his solo project called Us. or sharing the stage with the rest of the Wild Moccosans
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In this episode #10 of Rise Up Radio, Michael Nova interviews Neil McCormick, who is a British music journalist. Neil is chief pop and rock music critic for the UK’s Telegraph newspaper and website. In addition to being an established journalist, Neil is known as a music industry expert and interviews musicians on his ... Read more Neil McCormick, Author Of The Bestselling Book and Film, “Killing Bono” On Turning The Perception Of Failure Into Success The post Neil McCormick, Author Of The Bestselling Book and Film, “Killing Bono” On Turning The Perception Of Failure Into Success appeared first on .
Neil McCormick joins the show to talk about his new book, #Zero, which he is crowdfunding support for. Neil talks about what kind of pop star Zero is, his decision to go the crowdfunding route, the state of book publishing in 2017, and what the heck is that face on his bookshelf?
Neil McCormick joins the show to talk about his new book, #Zero, which he is crowdfunding support for. Neil talks about what kind of pop star Zero is, his decision to go the crowdfunding route, the state of book publishing in 2017, and what the heck is that face on his bookshelf?
Drunken Lullabies EP 96 “Embracing the Funk: Live from Yazoo Brewing” FCF NETWORK * iTUNES * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * INSTAGRAM Drunkenlullabiespodcast@yahoo.com Band/Label/Artist/Beer Twitter Handles: @DESTIHLbrewery, @GetSpiked13, @YazooBrew, @YazooTaproom, @RepublicanHair Show Notes: The Voice is at Yazoo Brewing in Nashville for a nice conversation with Neil McCormick of Yazoo. We have a flight of several Yazoo beers to try while getting a little history on the company, as well as the beers. The Band of the Week is Nashville locals Republican Hair and we enjoy a few songs from them between beers. Make sure to go check out Yazoo when you're in Nashville or pick up some of their beer at a store near you. Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show on iTunes, and email us at drunkenlullabiespodcast@yahoo.com to be featured on Drunkamaniac Mail.
In the inaugural episode, Carey sits down with Neil McCormick from Yazoo Brewing and with the panel of Dresch, Shane, and Patrick. Topics Restaurant delis pizza chains from this town Nashville transportation Nashville transportation plan Nashville Trolley history Nashville rail Future travel options
Neil McCormick of Nashville-based Yazoo Brewing Company talks about starting to sell their beers in Evansville (Gerst, Hefewizen, and Dos Perros for example), the history of Gerst in Evansville, the beer road life, Evansville breweries, Nashville Hot Chicken, the Fall Festival, Red Lobster birthday parties, the perfect burger recipe, Franklin Street businesses, and we wonder where the best fried chicken in Evansville is. http://evansvillepodcast.com/yazoo-brewing-company/
In a review of VIEWS by artist Drake, author Neil McCormick states that “Drake’s navel-gazing is wearing thin” and called the album an “anthem for the selfie generation.” In this episode Chakka and extra special guest comedian Felonious Munk talk about Drake’s most recent instance of surface self-reflection and what artists and creatives can do to make sure that we are truly being vulnerable, and not just emotional. Chakka also gets into her zodiac bag a bit and explains why Drake could be a great example for other Scorpio creatives.
Author Mohsin Hamid talks to Mark Lawson about a seminal work in the history of science fiction, Olaf Stapledon's epic Star Maker (1937), a book loved by Winston Churchill, Arthur C Clarke, and Virginia Woolf. Moshin's interview is accompanied by selected clips from the archive;Chris Lintott and music critic Neil McCormick discuss Stapledon's first novel, A reading from Star Maker. Plus Brian Stableford on the theme of evolution in British science fiction, Arthur C. Clarke on why Olaf Stapledon is his biggest literary influence, H. G. Wells and Orson Welles on the infamous 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast, Mohsin Hamid talks to James Naughtie about his bestselling novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist
With Mark Lawson. Actor Derek Jacobi talks about his new TV series, Last Tango In Halifax, co-starring Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire and Nicola Walker. He also reflects on moving away from traditional character roles, his desire to appear in a film franchise, and whether he would ever return to the role of King Lear. Crime writer Denise Mina discusses how she has worked on a graphic novel version of Stieg Larsson's best seller The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and plans to adapt all three volumes of the Millennium Trilogy - each in two parts. Jake Gyllenhaal stars in police drama End Of Watch. Based around the patrol teams in one of LA's toughest neighbourhoods, South Central, the film chronicles the day-to-day work of Gyllenhaal and his partner (Michael Peña). Naomi Alderman reviews. David Gilmour's concert DVD is being released as an App. Beck's forthcoming work, Song Reader, is to be released in the form of 20 new songs available only as online sheet music. Neil McCormick, author and the Daily Telegraph's chief rock music critic, considers why musicians are finding new ways of bringing their music to listeners. Producer Claire Bartleet.
Astronomer and Sky at Night presenter Chris Lintott and the Telegraph's Chief music critic Neil McCormick discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert: 'Last and First Men' by Olaf Stapledon, 'A Patchwork Planet' by Anne Tyler and 'White' by Marie Darrieussecq.
With John Wilson. Bestselling author Walter Mosley discusses his novel All I Did Was Shoot My Man, which continues his thriller series featuring New York City Private Investigator Leonid McGill. In this latest installment McGill is trying to help a woman he put in prison. TV documentary-maker Phil Agland revisits the Baka tribe of Cameroon, West Africa, 25 years after he first filmed them in their isolated home in the jungle. He discusses his shock at what he found on his return, which he documents in his film Baka: A Cry From The Rainforest Rory Gallagher has been described as Ireland's first rock star. This year marks the 40th anniversary of his solo career which began with the release of his first album in 1971. Rock critic Neil McCormick explains why Gallagher was inspirational to his generation. And, following Hugo and The Artist, the latest cinema release with a canine star is Red Dog, an Australian film based on Louis de Bernieres's novel about the legendary true story of the red dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long-lost master. Natalie Haynes reviews. Producer Jerome Weatherald.
This week's guest is Neil McCormick, founder of HRM Advisory ( https://hrmadvisory.com/people/neil-mccormick/ ) Pty Ltd, an Australian consultancy that helps organizations harness the effectiveness of their people. Tags: Recruiting Tech, Recruiting, Social Recruiting, Future-HR-Tech