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We’re normal … The Bonzos
Regular? Standard? Stereotype? Average? Typical? Natural? What does normal mean, and how might it be explored in song lyrics? From people to behaviour, families to jobs to towns, and any other context, it’s all a matter of perspective
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Frank Sidebottom, aka Chris Sievey
From Ancient Greeks to pop personas, they are a fascinating indication of what it is to be human – wearing them, looking at them, putting on or removing, and what they do to the self - projecting, hiding or expressing. Here’s some inspiration …
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Stars of screen, but what about music?
Brando, Dean, Bette Davis to Bart Simpson, in titles, lyrics, quotes or even sampling, let’s roll the credits to see which stars of the silver or small screen gathering at the bar will get their rock’n’roll moment
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Addicted? Me? What've you got?
Drink, drugs, sex, creativity, the internet, or whatever takes over all of your energy, this week suggest songs that touch on the causes or effects of addiction. Can you resist?
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