James O'Brien meets Midge Ure | LBC

“I’m a Walter Mitty who’s actually done it.” Growing up in a tenement on the outskirts of Glasgow, Midge Ure dreamt of being a rock star, even though it seemed impossible for a working-class kid like him. But he had something special.
At just 18, he got his first break as the guitarist for the pop band Slik and went on to be part of several influential bands in the 1970s and 80s, including Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy and Ultravox. Alongside Bob Geldof, he set up Band Aid, collaborating on the 1984 hit Do They Know It's Christmas? With a career spanning over 50 years, he has firmly established himself as a rock legend, making all his dreams come true.
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[@giftedsmith1511]

Midge is such a nice genuine man, love his music

[@NigelDThompson]

Awesome ….Midge is a true ledgend👍

[@adams7405]

Great musician and the unsung hero of Live and Band aid

[@danmayberry1185]

In Canada my radio station manager pulled me up in '91 for playing Cold, Cold Heart twice an hour. I told him, "You don't understand anything, do you?"

[@jimcameron7606]

Thanks James I saw Midge in 79 with Thin Lizzy seen him solo he is a great musician and and enjoyable listen Thanks

[@kevincross9206]

Saw Midge live on a solo tour and many years later finally in Ultravox, always great shows.

[@Harumi-jr6hz]

Every word Midge-san says is wonderful. ❤️❤️❤️

[@shayshay9764]

the most amazing band next to Peter Gabriel ..Ultravox..i have all their albums.. love their music love Midge ..wow..great music videos too!

[@michaellupton1593]

Haven’t seen him in ages… last time I saw him must have been in the 80’s had a tendency to wander around in the fog telling everyone he was in Vienna.

[@mjau65]

And it meant nothing to him.

[@andybuxton5822]

What a Legend 👏👏

[@southsidejohnny5624]

First saw Midge in ‘74 with Slik. Saw him again a few years ago as a solo artist and he is an excellent performer. There were some other big names on the bill but when they announced Midge and he walked on, the whole place sat up a bit straighter and the atmosphere went up more than a few notches.

[@squaretriangle9208]

When the 20 years older guy is the more energetic and enthusiastic one and has a beautiful accent😂😂, long live Mitch!! Greetings from Vienna

[@KaptainKevman]

My first Ultravox album was so The Collection. Also a great interview!

[@davendi2009]

What a great interview a proper rock star with a passion.

[@sejautie]

He's one of the most brilliant artists of this century meet him once very nice guy going to his concert December Birmingham.

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Delightful, an absolute musical legend and a wonderful man, 🙌. Like deployed 👍

[@philanderson5138]

Haven't seen many interviews recently - thank you. looking forward to seeing him soon, last time was in The Tube studio in around 1985....

[@JohnMcKennaPhotography]

I smiled all the way through this video. A genuine artist being interviewed by a genuine journalist. Great stuff. Thank you

[@junemackay9128]

Going to see him in San Diego for a second time. Love it!

[@richardjones4466]

Saw Rich Kids in 78, great underrated rock 'n 'roll band. Met Midge after the show, lovely friendly and genuine bloke.

[@redfog42]

Proper fab! ❤

[@MaBaKar]

Great interview, thanks.

[@gallowshade8565]

Fantastic

[@bladerunnersn]

Fantastic interview

[@paranormalpendle5920]

I'm a massive, massive Midge Ure and Ultravox fan. Really enjoyed this interview, very relaxed and entertaining.

[@diamonddave2622]

Can you interview Mary and Mungo next please?

[@Teeb2023]

They're stuck in the lift.

[@claverton]

Very enjoyable, and a very nice ending

[@theguitardoctorstevo1582]

Mr O’Brian and Mr Ure thank you so much…

[@alanarmer8069]

Very interesting

[@carnivaltym]

A bit different! Excellent!

[@RichardMathews-gv7lb]

What a cool dude MU is.

[@paulmidgley9956]

Great interview

[@matthewdowsmith165]

Such a fantastic interview! Thanks for this, James!

[@TheLucanicLord]

Dark at 3 in the afternoon? It doesn't get light!

[@gm-kn5jx]

J.O'B.. nobody better. period.

[@tonypullon9641]

A very interesting and entertaining interview. I know it's not O'Brien's brief, but I feel sometimes that he could dig a bit deeper and that he too often revels in his own thoughts, which is fine for the radio show but not an interview. Unless I'm wrong! Which I probably am.

[@ErinStephanie-mf2qk]

Massive fan of both versions of Ultravox. The Foxx era, and the Ure era. A highly underrated band, who attracted unfair criticism in their heyday. Punks disliked them for being too arty. PostPunks disliked them for not being arty enough. And the New Romantics saw them, as too old. Musical tribalism. You can’t beat it.

[@malgorzataczerska8340]

Super 👌

[@multilecful]

❤❤❤❤

[@chrisab66]

How is he not a Sir?!

[@MatthewSuffidy]

Some of the Currie reVox was ok I thought, Ingenuity. Kind of wonder how things got so Italian like it was songs from the High Castle.

[@user-ms7ep9zw9y]

🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@roathripper]

we fade to bald

[@dellaanniehughes4533]

John Foxx

[@calvertphoto]

Gary Numan would be great for this.

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

Blimey, hes aged ... 😮

[@paranormalpendle5920]

He's 71.

[@stanwellback]

Unfortunately, we’ve all aged! 😫

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

@@stanwellback I just looked in the mirror. What in tarnation? 😂

[@stanwellback]

@@Lookup2Wakeup haha… I share your sentiments! 🤪

[@cow9703]

One of the most depressing socialists in the world interviews a "working-class kid" who literally made it from the bottom to "rock legend" status through the fruits of his labour, i.e. capitalism. Oh the irony. (Nothing against Ure, I just don't like O'Brian the angry socialist).

[@philmarsh5593]

You know Midge is a socialist too, right?

[@jonnobloggs1139]

Are you dancing with tears in your eyes after the election result last week 😢😢😢?