Bill Nelson - Interview 1985 - Tyne Tees TX45

[@kevmac1230]

I get cross every time I see a "best guitarist" list and Bill is absent.Absolutely one of the best ever.

[@user-bl5jr5vz6i]

For me the greatest guitarist of all time and a genius in songwriting

[@markottewell8897]

A humble guy, a genius musician and the crying shame that is he still goes mostly unnoticed !

[@Trev0r98]

That's usually how it goes with true genius.

[@suzi_willpower]

He is still revered as one of my favorite artists and I am from the United States.

[@markottewell8897]

@@suzi_willpower that’s good to know.

[@barringtongilbert9230]

Many young people know of music from the 70's and love it....but as a youth worker, NONE have ever heard of Bill and the amazing Be Bop Deluxe.

[@user-kv4fe5do7h]

❤ Brilliant Bill Nelson 😂 Brilliant musician lovely man 😂 wish we could go see that sunburst finish gig again,,, all at Warrington blues club x x

[@Batstrings]

Bills' Red Noise album was never off my turntable. I got into Be Bop Deluxe too but for me his peak was when he wrote songs like Furniture Music, that whole album was full of wonderful tunes

[@davejohn1588]

I agree with you. The Sound on Sound album by Bill Nelson’s Red Noise is an amazing album. 😊

[@chunkyedwards5381]

I used to annoy my mother back in the day playing it in my bedroom as loud as my little bush portable would allow. That selfsame LP is now doing the same job but with my wife and rather more esoteric equipment.

[@barringtongilbert9230]

I'm 64 and feel blessed to have known the 70's music as 'The Norm'...Be Bop were up with the best. Just amazing. Even now, when I hear guitar playing a certain way I refer to it as 'Crying to the Sky' music. Such a descriptive way to describe it.

[@jameslong6908]

Never got his just due. A beautiful talent gone unheralded.

[@mossadon]

Indeed !

[@colinellis460]

A trick: you can watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@gustavojaxton7877]

@Colin Ellis definitely, have been watching on flixzone for since december myself :)

[@kentborges5114]

Bill Nelson can be described with one word..."INCREDIBLE"

[@michaelehrhart9670]

GENIUS.

[@jamesgkenny]

Bill Nelson Wakefield’s finest export. One of the finest guitarists and writing talents anywhere in the world. Love him and his principles but miss his playing guitar. He could take you places ☺️

[@Broadfieldpoint]

Bill Nelson was on another level as an artist and guitarist. He blew away many of the bands and guitarists that they opened up for....amazing phrasing and melodic sense. A huge influence on many players.

[@paulwalker2777]

Seen Be Bop loads of times,first time supporting Cockney Rebel in Barnsley,I wernt a CR fan just went cos there was a spare seat in my mates car,wow was I glad Be Bop were on home turf and stole the show,1 month later saw them in my home town Sheffield in the Black Swan it was packed to the rafters ( well before Health and safety) but what a gig,I've also met Bill at a Magazine gig what a gent,got a few solo stuff after Red Noise but lost touch did go to a couple of his gigs when he toured as the Lost Satellites in 2004 saw them In Sheffield & Manchester,what's really weird is before I saw this video I had re- visited Be Bop Deluxe and have been listening to all there cds in the car or in my hut as I was sorting out my plants for the winter,with a beer or 2 obviously,great band should have been far bigger,what a great talent Bill is good luck with all you do mate,🎸👍

[@telsutton]

It's one of the great sadnesses of my 55 year musical journey that I came so late (2010-ish) to discover the music of Bill Nelson: Wakefield's finest export imo.

[@robdavidson1876]

Bills one of the oddest most unique and talented players songwriters on the planet!He lost his mother 2020...sadly..He's in his 70s now and still creating endless art works!Bebopdekuxe where totally different from all rock bands!Not strictly rock at all!A blend of styles!I still have all Bills records cds during Cocteau label!Been listening since 12 years old!

[@ashdrive]

I'm in 2022..im listening to Furniture Music, Do you dream in colour and Revolt into Style, my God, what a fantastic work of music...

[@ianheath1737]

@@ashdrive, mate you should listen to be+bops albums - in order-they ll blow your mind !

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

What an articulate and deferential dude... much respect.

[@huskvarsm]

Such a shame bebop disbanded they really were a cut above they were experimental yet served the guitar lovers of the time bill was full of unique ideas I saw him as a musical story teller and one hell of a guitarist I’ve every album on vinyl I know every word to every song and how I play my guitar is very much influenced by Bill and for that I’m very greatful.

[@LarryLeeLehmann]

a friend way back in the somewhere mid 70´s gave me this album, both of us being life long pro Musicians,all i can say is BE BOP DELUX SENSATIONAL the L.p i recieved as a gift from one of my old guitarist, was TITLED: SUNBURST,and ive never ever regretted it,VASTLY UNDERATED ------ for me this first song clip reminded me of the early days of the band THE CARS (RICK OKASEK) such a near styling resembelance, HOWEVER ive never seen this INTERVIEW ------------------ and im now viewing it for the 1st time TODAY in 2024, -What a remarcable/Wonderfull relaxed/Well Mannered style of Person he is, No Bragging/Bullshitting arrogance from him, Hes a truly NICE GUY. -yes a great ex-band.

[@simonpalling3215]

Very smart, modest man. Not to mention fantastically talented guitarist singer songwriter.

[@nickvagg8085]

An amazing musician - major musical influence on my early years! Guy's a legend!

[@lusso147]

Once a hero always a hero!!!! ..Bill Nelson Yorkshire Guitar Guru.......still buying his material!

[@teknical100]

Quality interview: Bill talked and he listened. Bill is quite generous about the record industry as they paid him very little for the superb output of Be Bop Deluxe.

[@mikeemerson9832]

In fact Bill never got a penny in royalties from EMI.

[@ErikHawk]

This is a fantastic interview. Thanks for posting this. What an amazing musician and influencer.

[@Mudge07]

A rare gem, Bill gets to put his viewpoint across more than once. For those trying to place him in any particular category then it's the one simply labelled "Bill Nelson", although musician, poet, producer, director, painter and finally bloke from Wakefield are just some of facets his charming artistry.

[@davidmildenhall7911]

My first "fave " band were Big Country and i heard Stuart was a big fan of Bill Nelson and only now i see why,brilliant guitarist and i will purchase a Be bop deluxe album...

[@jamesdrichardson3447]

Futurama,.....One of my favourite albums of the 70's,.....rock, pop, new wave too before new wave existed, and of course quite arty typical of Bills' songwriting. Saw them "live" twice in 1974, Newcastle City Hall and the Mayfair. Good times, a great band and how such a talented guitarist goes unnoticed puzzles me.

[@stevenboocock7487]

LOve that jacket

[@michaelclare9326]

A Fantastic musician. And a very clever, intelligent, and humble man. Pure Class.

[@waybec102]

Totally agree. His music can sometimes be a mixed bag, but I still have a list of favourite tunes I often listen too, since I first discovered Bill back in 1981.

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

Bill and the band are extremely good, very special, and highly sophisticated.

[@mikeb.6735]

KMET in Los Angeles used to introduce his songs as "The Golden Guitar of Bill Nelson" back in the mid '70s. What a guitarist! Great days, great times, great music...

[@wolfman909]

What a great interview. Great musician and lovely guy. I'm just rediscovering BBD and Red Noise having known 'the hits' for four decades. I gather he's still writing material. Thanks for uploading

[@philt4346]

sets out the Nelsonian manifesto fully-formed, then applies it to his work unflinchingly for 30+ years like a shining example to us all. Bravo Bill, you get my vote, mate.

[@colinforrester326]

Class pure class

[@mikaelsjoberg1894]

He has brought a lot of joy and wonder to my life. Thank you Bill.

[@martindavis9826]

Such an amazing talent - we were blown away by Drastic Plastic and I have been a fan of Bill ever since. Anybody ever listen to 'For Stuart'? Theres an amazing live playing of it on YT.

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

All kinds of great 1980s new wave and alternative music that is too often forgotten and was never heard widely when it was first out.

[@adamnicholson2071]

Wow… just seeing this for the first time… big Be-Bop Deluxe / Bill Nelson fan… this is really good... thank you for uploading!

[@Michaelalanrockguitarist]

Well said Bill

[@MrParisienWalkways]

The GREAT Bill Nelson love his works

[@williambeckett9749]

This is a great Interview way back then, and picked up on Bill's comments about Gary Numan whom I was a huge fan of. Loved to have heard Bill's mix of Warriors, and by the way Numan is still using those old tired dystopian ideas in his music. Bill Nelson is brilliant

[@mainmaam]

Thank you for posting this!

[@nigelheathcote6084]

The way he describes the be bop deluxe era is so spot on, I was into so many bands at that time because we were spoilt for choice, then someone lent me futurama , to me way more than just an out and out rock band, piss poor comment, ❤

[@mwc6397]

Lovely guy... and a talented guy xxx

[@kjellhedberg7779]

Thanks for the upload, great insight in one of the greatest musician ever!

[@paulrussell]

such honesty!

[@JohnZokas-hf3qw]

Stuart Adamson got his influence of bill and be bop deluxe… but he had many.. Stuart’s guitar style his own making .. miss u kamerad…

[@perrydear6306]

wonderful, thoughtful asides from Bill, he's so intelligent...and an artist through and through..

[@simapark]

Great interview that by the most talented musician most people have never heard of . You can see how intelligent Bill Nelson is and I found myself hanging on his every word . The final minute of the interview is the most important though . He says that for his own idealistic reasons he decided he’d had enough of doing what the audiences liked and loved (playing that guitar so brilliantly with Be Bop Deluxe ) and he wanted to explore other areas . I wonder if he realised at the time that he was probably throwing away multi millions.

[@thewordlove4316]

but if the 'same old' is draining your very life blood, you MUST do what it takes to be able to BREATHE with peace of mind!! the creative sort HAS to create - or else they shut down and wither away in bitterness and regret ...

[@deewilliams1210]

Gosh, Bill good with his words. He mentions about lack of people being 'finely tuned' back in the day. Kinda means he was ahead of his time.

[@user-kq5qp6dh8l]

Loved Deluxe ,ever since there old gray whistle test days.

[@davidkulczyk678]

in 200 years... Bill Nelson's music will still be relevant, while Sound Garden and Cream will be forgotten

[@maxinemckenzie6076]

Cream forgotten? Fuck no, innovative motherfuckers to the hilt. Nelson's guitar style owes a debt to Clapton....

[@simonbrenner1258]

Always loved Bill Nelson's solo output, combining electronica, ambient and new wave in such a distinctive and individual style. This interview really showcases his desire for pushing musical boundaries with such enthusiasm. Good to hear his call out for "Man Jumping" another original band who transcended genres. Sadly they only released 2 albums

[@cardboardmusic]

Good job Bill isn't being interviewed in 2018!

[@captnodge]

Always loved his playing .only now realising what a down to earth fella.and so cheerie. Plus I noticed that bass player plays like lemmy did those full on bass sounds

[@cyberacha5931]

One of Rock's true and real Artists

[@dixgun]

Great quality. Thanks.

[@robertdavidson9393]

Bill Nelson very unique!

[@donmoore7785]

I feel blessed to have seen BBD live in 1977. I had a friend who was enamored with them, and he invited me to go to a concert. Styx was the warmup band.

[@philbraithwaite1316]

The great shame is that such great content at the time was never available to the other ITV regions as if it was irrelevant and only for a niche audience. Times have thankfully changed.

[@Beanybob]

Seen BBD 3x in the seventies fantastic guitar player and super band. Wished he’d of carried on with the guitar based band.

[@alexZZGuitar6447]

True and wonderful artist :) Great to see it from a small Yorkshire town aswell you don't have to come from one of the big uk citys.

[@robdavidson1876]

Since kid listened to Bill Nelson truly a great artist unusual yet odd imagination out there as he's said himself about himself! Once I think a postal clerk!Bebopdeluxe was for me unusual music compared to anything else!I have all Bebopdeluxe stuff and most all Bill Nelson cds and some albums solo work even under Cocteau label which no longer exists!As an artist hes always interested me!

[@antifolkhero]

Very cool interview. Thank you for posting!

[@davidellis5141]

John Foxx , Ultravox fans should enjoy his work. He is a musicians artist.

[@doppx]

funny, i often find myself making oblique comparisons between Bill & Midge's playing & tone.

[@davidellis5141]

@@doppx I'm only talking about the John Foxx era Ultravox , not Midge era. Sorry for confusion.

[@Teeb2023]

I've been a "fan" of Bill, John, and Ultravox (both flavours of) since the late 70s. I often wondered if Bill and John's awareness of each other's Yorkshire / Lancashire roots made them wary of working together. ;-)

[@ambadad]

Just caught up with this interview. So interesting. Bill is a man who is true to himself and his art. I now need to go and listen to some of the post Be-Bop stuff.

[@pauladdison9978]

how did i never see Be Bop Delux in Newcastle i seen everyone around that time or so i thought.

[@mytoobusr]

Whoa!..his Father worked on the River Tyne (Swan Hunters Shipyard) That puts him ahead of Sting (his Dad was a milkman despite what he says) Truth is he was always better than Sting anyway. A true artist is Bill

[@duncansmith8992]

mytoobusr Too true. Talent-wise, there is absolutely no comparison. Bill is a proper musician.

[@TimboTravels]

Sting is a brilliant musician and does not hide the fact that his Dad was a milkman despite what your make believe fantasy comments state.

[@mytoobusr]

@@TimboTravels da doo doo doo , da da da da, is all I want to say to you.

[@leeder92]

Bill is my all time favourite guitarist, but OMG, it just hit me how much he looks like Arnie in Terminater.

[@syncro16se]

Here's one wonderful young gentleman that didn't get caught up in the satanic devil-worshiping music industry! Absolutely wonderful.

[@Marzy5821]

I genuine Yorkshire lad !

[@DownGrand1967]

Well said. I suspect you've read Mark Devlin's "Musical Truth" !

[@syncro16se]

No I actually figured it out many years ago, but I have since watched a few videos on KZbin of mr Devlin's presentations ;) Anyhow, it's always refreshing listening to artists guided solely by their own creativity and beliefs and no other sinister agenda. 😉

[@DownGrand1967]

Agreed, and more power to Bill and his sometimes stunning music.

[@syncro16se]

😃

[@syncro16se]

I loved BillNelson since I got the album "Quit dreaming and get on the beam". Listened to that album over and over again in 83 I think it was, and my girlfriend just loved it too. Can someone direct me to other songs of the era from this interview, Kiss of light? thanks!

[@chanterlands]

+syncro16se Kiss Of Light is from the Be Bop Deluxe album 'Modern Music'. If I were you I would invest in all the Be Bop Deluxe albums and I guarantee you will not regret it. There are only five studio and one live album, I really envy you hearing them for the first time. If you were to twist my arm and say which are the best, I'd say 'Sunburst Finish', 'Modern Music' and 'Live In The Air Age', but the other three are great too. I hope you invest. Incidentally, if you check on Amazon you can get a box set of all the studio albums for about fifteen pounds!

[@syncro16se]

Great. Thanks!

[@brianconway3959]

+syncro16se I would agree with Chanterlands that all of the BBD albums were brilliant and well worth getting, although they are a bit more rocky than Quit Dreaming. A great 'mini' album of 6 tracks called 'Chimera' released soon after Quit Dreaming would be of similar style. Either way you've got to get the BBD classic 'Modern Music' album. You'll never look back. Good luck and happy listening.

[@robdavidson1876]

Quit dreaming a great album I have on CD!

[@pauladdison9978]

and his dad worked at Swan Hunter where i served my apprenticeship. ..i wish his dad said that..

[@djlunaticdreyfuss7562]

Top man!

[@moogdome2562]

Richard Hall introducing a brilliant musician.

[@eiffe]

You mean Daryl Hall.

[@paulwalker2777]

Just like to say music is for listening to not for saying the band i like is better than the band someone else listens to,come on everyone we dint need to diss someone elses artist to big our own up,some one said once "Listen Without Prejudice"🤔🤩🎸🙋‍♂️

[@Mauii100]

Chris I LOVE YOU. Bill, I wish I'd met you but - I LOVE YOU - BRILLIANT _ TOTALLY.

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Great upload! Thank you. That's a sub!

[@johndonnelly8109]

Best live band iv seen in1970. Up with thin lizzy queen.bill best frontman. Gary numan copied him.bills total music man.if you been any gigs you 👍 with me.John Donnelly

[@briscocountyjr.9819]

Brilliant stuff. You don't happen to have the Red Noise clips? I've been wanting to see them for years.

[@thearkaudiosatellite1702]

+Brisco County, Jr. Wish I did have the Red Noise clips. I would really like to see them too.

[@beboploo]

bless "john peel" he got bebop there first break

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

some of this has some elements of 1970s era progressive rock which fell out of favor by the mid 1980s.

[@davevincent5453]

Didn't get the airplay others enjoyed, management?

[@jesuschrist3678]

He sounds like Jon Richardson.

[@robert79051]

But with more talent

[@salsabil44]

FFS is there an airport next to the studio?

[@mickronson8039]

but I NEED the solos....!

[@allanking6833]

when bands where great

[@arnolddalby5552]

Be bop deluxe brilliant energetic band with thinking mans lyrics … what more do you want. Bahahaha.

[@duncan-rmi]

chris cowey. good bloke. maccam.

[@duncansmith8992]

I never knew he was a Mackem. Saying that, I should have guessed by the perm. Still people in Sunderland that think a perm is fashionable now.

[@mossadon]

Hero level 1,000,000 !

[@GUNNERSIGHTZEROED]

Do you dream in colour? Love him!

[@purplephase67]

Brilliant insight, thanks for the upload. Where are the BBD clips from? not seen these before...

[@thearkaudiosatellite1702]

+purplephase67 The BBD clips are from the Old Grey Whistle Test. You can get them on the CD/DVD Be Bop Deluxe at the BBC 1974 - 1978. Worth buying. Another good CD/DVD to buy is Bill Nelson and the Gentlemen Rocketeers

[@thearkaudiosatellite1702]

+purplephase67 Actually I'm wrong. I'm not sure where the Kiss of Light clip is from.

[@brianconway3959]

+The Ark Audio Satellite Never seen this before, great rare upload.Never seen these BBD clips at all. You're right, Kiss of Light wasn't from the OGWT as there is no OGWT symbol.

[@ajs41]

Just heard his 1983 song Tender Is The Night for the first time and totally blown away by it, with its Mick Karn-style bass playing, although apparently it's Bill himself playing bass: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIDCfnxnn8iag6c

[@duncansmith8992]

What Bill says at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="840">14:00</a> about the music industry was so amazingly correct. The path he was talking about hit the buffers about 20 years ago and the ‘Satan’ who floated to the top of the scum is no other than...............Simon Cowell. Satan indeed. A man with no talent, either musical, vocal,dance,lyricism........NOTHING. The only thing he is interested in is the next pretty thing/s who he can make money off, selling shit music to children and young adults, then dropping them like a hot potato when the sales drop and the money stops coming in. He has not developed one talented artist in his whole ‘career’. The man is a cancer. I think Elton John said something similar a few years ago about Cowell.

[@123mijas]

Crying to the skies. HAS TO BE the KING of emotionAL MIND FUK expressed on guitar.

[@ronjuniorwatson]

bill was 37 on this?

[@Teeb2023]

I know, he looks about 25.

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

completely ripped off by his major record label

[@deanstanley5799]

Great guy but strange looking dude

[@Teeb2023]

"but"?

[@stankatic8182]

Dr Oz lookalike!

[@maxinemckenzie6076]

Strange dude but great looking guy...no?