A very special new episode of the Kate Bush Fan Podcast! Few people have more of an insight into Kate Bush’s very earliest career and rise to fame than her bandmate and friend, the wonderful guitarist and songwriter, Brian Bath. Seán talks to Brian about his growing up in London in school bands with his friend Del Palmer, befriending and making music with a young Paddy Bush in 1970, visits to the Bush family home, forming bands with Vic King and Charlie Morgan and ultimately forming The KT Bush Band in 1977 with Del, Vic and Kate to briefly take the London pub and club scene by storm before Kate recorded her debut album! Historic stuff. And this is only Part One of our conversation! p.s. Listen out for some never-before-heard audio treats too.
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Colin Barley
Listening to that was a wonderful journey – thanks so much for posting it!
Sky Boswell
Thoroughly enjoyed your conversation, Sean and Dave. Thank you! xxx
Kai Ilario
Kai Ilario
Brian s amazing rememberances brought mine back. He was there when it all happened and some of us remember being there on the other end. Thanks a million!!!
Jeff Norman
Brilliant Brian – great to hear you talking about Melvin Hyland and his playing of Chet Atkins tunes and remember the nights at Pat Mooney’s house in Lee Green (sadly not with us anymore). I also remember, while sitting in the Curry Queen restaurant with Ray, and looking across Lee High Road, there was an Alpat’s shop where there was a Hofner Gold guitar for sale in the window and it had so much inlaid artwork on the neck and we both had a good look at it, after we came out. Great to hear you talking about playing Hey Joe – that bass line was iconic. All the best and thanks for keeping the KT Bush Band going – so much great music and Sallie-Anne’s vocals.
Dave K
Great interview. I will never forget seeing Kate at the Liverpool Empire 3rd April 1979. As a musician myself, I will also never forget seeing you in the corner really enjoying yourself, and your lead guitar part on ‘James’. You gave me great memories, thank you Brian.