In this episode of Vinyl Vibes, Jack is joined by Richard Gower, lead singer of Racey. Growing up amongst the music of The Rollings Stones and The Beatles, Richard got into music at a young age. Having performed in bands since he was a teenager, he formed a band called Alive And Kicking in the mid '70s. Becoming popular around the local London pub circuit, the group were soon discovered by the well known Mickie Most. The group were signed to Most's record label Rak Records and Alive and Kicking soon became known as Racey. They would have two massive hits "Some Girls" and "Lay Your Love on Me". The group would be active till 1985. Since then Richard has become the CEO ofJam Mountain Music and is still performing here and there today.

Jack called Richard to discuss his early musical beginnings, how the early 60's British records impacted him, his first bands as a teenager, the formation of Alive And Kicking, how the band came to be discovered by Mickie Most, the recording and success of songs like "Some Girls" and "Lay Your Love on Me", the group's later work, and his work today withJam Mountain Music. 

“Mickie (most) came along and said I got a song that's a hit record -he said "I want you to listen to the demo and tell me what you think" and the song was "Lay Your Love on Me". We listened to the demo and thought "there is no way we could record that song" - an ultra pop song like that because we were not that kind of band" - Richard Gower on this episode of vinyl vibes talking about how the group's hit "Lay Your Love On Me" came to be.

Episode Hosted and Produced by Jack Hodgins

In this episode of <a href="https://www.2nurfm.com.au/shows/vinyl-vibes">Vinyl Vibes</a>, Jack is joined by <a href="https://www.raceyweb.com/">Richard Gower,</a> lead singer of Racey. Growing up amongst the music of The Rollings Stones and The Beatles, Richard got into music at a young age. Having performed in bands since he was a teenager, he formed a band called Alive And Kicking in the mid '70s. Becoming popular around the local London pub circuit, the group were soon discovered by the well known Mickie Most. The group were signed to Most's record label Rak Records and Alive and Kicking soon became known as Racey. They would have two massive hits "Some Girls" and "Lay Your Love on Me". The group would be active till 1985. Since then Richard has become the CEO of <a href="https://www.jammountainmusic.com/">Jam Mountain Music </a>and is still performing here and there today.
Jack called Richard to discuss his early musical beginnings, how the early 60's British records impacted him, his first bands as a teenager, the formation of Alive And Kicking, how the band came to be discovered by Mickie Most, the recording and success of songs like "Some Girls" and "Lay Your Love on Me", the group's later work, and his work today with Jam Mountain Music. 
“Mickie (most) came along and said I got a song that's a hit record -he said "I want you to listen to the demo and tell me what you think" and the song was "Lay Your Love on Me". We listened to the demo and thought "there is no way we could record that song" - an ultra pop song like that because we were not that kind of band" - Richard Gower on this episode of vinyl vibes talking about how the group's hit "Lay Your Love On Me" came to be.
Episode Hosted and Produced by Jack Hodgins

Vinyl Vibes is a new music show created by Jack Hodgins. It features in-depth interviews with those who were a part of the vinyl era of music. If you are rocker, a groover or somewhere in between then this show is for you. On the podcast version you can find the uncut interviews but on the On Demand version you can listen to interviews along with music.

This show is the full creation of Jack Hodgins who is the producer, host and editor for the show. Jack has been a lover of older music since he can remember with Buddy Holly being the person who got him into music. He is even a musician himself having released his own EP.

Vinyl Vibes is a new music show created by Jack Hodgins. It features in-depth interviews with those who were a part of the vinyl era of music. If you are rocker, a groover or somewhere in between then this show is for you. On the podcast version you can find the uncut interviews but on the On Demand version you can listen to interviews along with music.
This show is the full creation of Jack Hodgins who is the producer, host and editor for the show. Jack has been a lover of older music since he can remember with Buddy Holly being the person who got him into music. He is even a musician himself having released his own EP.

Vinyl Vibes

Jack Hodgins interviews the likes of Colin Hanton (Quarrymen) about their music and lives.

Jack Hodgins interviews the likes of Colin Hanton (Quarrymen) about their music and lives.

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