Derek Holt (Climax Blues Band) Interview (3/25/23)

Derek Holt is a former and founding member of The Climax Blues Band, a British blues rock band. The band originated in Stafford, England in 1967 and is still in existence although with no original members. 2 of the original members have passed, Colin Cooper in 2008 and Pete Haycock in 2013. The band’s 2 biggest hits were 1975’s “Couldn’t Get It Right” and 1981’s “I Love You” written and sung by my guest today. You would have to have been hiding under a rock for the past 4 decades or so to have not ever heard either song. Derek left the band in 1983. After that he recorded an album in a trio as Grand Alliance (1983) and another album with Pete Haycock as H Factor in 1989. And Mr. Holt has also worked with Stewart Copeland and keyboardist Gary Moberley. Derek has released several solo albums beginning with 1999's “I Love You” and in 2021 collaborated with ex-CBB member Richard Jones on the album Shadowman.

[@fredr2694]

FM Live, one of the best live albums ever. Saw them with Wishbone Ash in 1974- what an incredible night.

[@Diggers57]

superb interview

[@johnpiantadosi320]

Loved this interview! Derek is a true treasure and as much as I’ve always loved the CBB, it really was shitty and a shame the way you were treated after writing that most excellent song! Jealousy’s a bad thing… Keep rockin’ Derek!!

[@janehardin]

Great interview with the one and only!!!! Derek Holt made that band! Big shout out to you Derek!

[@VelvetRoma]

Good interview! Stumbled on my favourite song by CBB, ‘I Love You’, which I hadn’t heard in ages and then this interview popped up. Glad I caught it🎶

[@johnwood3669]

Wonderful Interview with a dear friend of mine Derek Holt

[@derekclacton]

Really interesting to hear Derek’s stories, although it’s a shame his bandmates scuppered their chances of having a hit with “I Love You” in the States. I was lucky enough to see them a few times in the early ‘80s - always great live :)

[@sharecroptillyoudrop]

Lot of great stories! Thanks to both of you for taking the time. Hope the season in Mallorca goes great, Derek.

[@wilddrum78]

Wow I love this! What a great guy and a wonderful musician!

[@Thomas-qr3zv]

Couldn’t agree more. The song” I love you” is one of the best love songs written and performed in the rock era

[@jonheredia8789]

Great interview with Derek 😊

[@stevew7928]

Wow! I watched the whole 81 minutes and 4 seconds of that interview and it was BRILLIANT! I loved hearing all of the amazing stories and experiences that Derek had! What a great life! So the thing that brought me here, is that I'm learning how to play, I Love You, on the guitar (which I've played the guitar for 55 years), because my wife and I are going to be celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary next year. (2024) We are planning to have a big party and I want to surprise her by playing and singing that song to her because the words fit our love so perfectly. SUCH a beautiful song and I'm hoping that I will be able to pull it off! Bless you Derek and listen, there's a theater in St. Charles, Illinois that is about 30 miles straight west of Chicago called Arcada, that has a lot of the BEST classic bands/artists play, and I would love to see you play there! Rock on brother!

[@TheOfficialDerekHolt]

Thanks Steve for your comments, it means a lot, good luck learning the song I hope all goes well for you both, 😎🎶

[@jafedanbury]

Great interview.