If you have any news, please email me at Paul@Thisisthedaybreak.co.uk
14th January 2010
PAUL GALLAGHER, brother of Noel and Liam, has given an exclusive interview to This Is The Daybreak. The interview was carried out for this site by the Reform The Roses MySpace page.
Paul gives his thoughts on the Oasis split, and discusses his love of Manchester City, Celtic and Ireland.
Click here to read the interview. Thanks very much to Paul for taking the time to do this feature.
8th January 2010
On last night's Celebrity Mastermind, weatherman Alex Deakin's specialist round topic was The Stone Roses. Alex scored a respectable 14 points, but this wasn't enough for him to win overall. He was in second place behind singer Beverley Knight, whose specialist round topic was the life and music of Prince. Snooker player John Higgins (specialist round topic: Dallas, the soap opera) and politician Michael Howard (specialist round topic: Liverpool F.C. in the 1980's) completed the lineup.
See how many questions you get right by clicking here.
27th November 2009
Ex-Oasis guitarist BONEHEAD has given an exclusive interview to This Is The Daybreak. The interview was carried out for this site by the Reform The Roses MySpace page.
Bonehead talks about his new band, The Vortex, Mani's birthday party, and ponders what the future may hold for the ex-members of Oasis.
Click here to read the interview.
Thanks very much to Bonehead for taking the time to do this feature.
30th September 2009
The Stone Roses 7" singles are now available in a complete box.
This is a Limited Edition (only 1,000 available).
The 5 original Silvertone singles reissued on Limited Edition 7" vinyls are now available as a complete set in a John Squire artworked lift off lid box. Also included are 5 original single art prints. All 7" sleeves and labels have a brand new design, and will quickly become highly collectible.
Ian Brown has announced dates for his November Irish tour, which takes him to St. George's Market, Belfast (22nd); Olympia, Dublin (23rd); Theatre Royal, Castlebar (26th); and the INEC, Killarney (27th).
Tickets are €39.20 in Dublin, €30 elsewhere in the South and £27 in Belfast, and go on sale this Friday.
'Stellify' will be released as a single on 21st September on Fiction, and is followed a week later by his sixth studio album, 'My Way.'
29th July 2009
This is The Daybreak has three copies of The Stone Roses Legacy Edition to give away. The Legacy Edition is 2CD/DVD, featuring:
• Re-mastered original album, The Lost Demos album + live in Blackpool/music videos DVD.
• Deluxe slipcased hard-backed ecol book packaging 28-page booklet including comments from Ian Brown, Reni, Mani, John Leckie, liner notes by John Robb + previously unseen photos of the band.
To be in with a chance of winning, email me at Paul@Thisisthedaybreak.co.uk with your name, and answer to the following question:
Who produced The Stone Roses' 1989 debut LP ?
Closing date for entries is 7th August 2009. Winners will be notified by email on 8th August.
The Legacy Edition can be pre-ordered here, while the Collector's Edition can be pre-ordered here.
20th July 2009
This Thursday (23rd July), a Stone Roses TV Ad for the 20th Anniversary release of the debut album will be filmed. Extras and Stone Roses fans are required to appear in the Ad.
If you are interested, email your application to albumtvc@googlemail.com
Please include all of the following details:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Recent Colour Photograph
Mobile Telephone Number
Email Address
You will be required for most of the day. Only those in the London area should apply as travel, food and drink will not be provided by Production.
11th July 2009
PETER HOOK, former bassist of Joy Division and New Order, and close friend of the Roses, recently spoke to This Is The Daybreak. Go to The Interviews section, or click here to go directly to the page. Thanks very much to Peter for taking the time to speak to the site.
25th May 2009
Several additions have been made to the Guitar section of the site by Steve Davidson. This section of the site now has a new design. The archive 'Guitar' section of the site can be viewed by clicking here.
Issue 4 of Cool magazine is a special Stone Roses debut album anniversary issue. The magazine features articles about the band from Nick Fisk, Chris White and Dylan Moore. There are also reviews of John Squire's recent art exhibitions and a John Squire art pull-out.
To purchase your copy, click here.
24th December 2008
More songs have been added to the Tablature section, including the entirety of Second Coming and Do It Yourself. These scans were sent in by Leon Scot.
All Across The Sands
Elephant Stone (John Leckie version)
Elephant Stone (Peter Hook version)
Fool's Gold
Going Down
Here It Comes
Mersey Paradise
One Love
Sally Cinnamon
Something Burning
So Young
Standing Here
Tell Me
The Hardest Thing In The World
The Sun Still Shines
What The World Is Waiting For
Where Angels Play
19th December 2008
Footage of The Stone Roses at Spike Island has appeared on YouTube. Click here to go directly to the YouTube channel.
19th August 2008
Draft chapters of the Stone Roses documentary that I am currently working on can be viewed on YouTube. There are 11 chapters in total.
If you have any feedback, please email me at Paul@Thisisthedaybreak.co.uk
11th June 2008
Several additions have been made to the Guitar section of the site by Steve Davidson.
Never before seen photographs of The Stone Roses backstage at Spike Island have been added to the site. Thanks to Anthony Billington for sending these.
Here are some backstage pictures I have of the Roses from Spike Island. A friend who told me he went to school with Gareth Evans' son gave me these and I believe they are one of a kind.
Anthony Billington
16th May 2008
I recently spoke to British composer and arranger Simon Hale, via email. Simon worked on Ian Brown's 'The World Is Yours' LP and I asked him to describe his approach to the album. His response can be read below. The first 20,000 copies of 'The World is Yours' featured a bonus CD of orchestra-only mixes of Simon's arrangements.
"I worked on 11 songs and added the string, horn, harp and timpani parts on top of what was in existence at the time, whether finished or not. We then recorded the orchestra at Angel studios on two separate occasions as an overdub on top of the track. I would tend to take the same initial approach for each song - listening to how the song is put together, what elements it comprises of; melodic themes, rhythmic hooks, harmonic progression, tempo, groove, overall colour of sound etc, and then build my ideas around that to try to highlight what's going on, add another dimension and twist and give variation in my writing as the song progresses. Having the orchestra-only mixes means that you can hear everything in complete isolation away from the track so that it's really obvious what's gone on at the orchestra sessions."
Click here to visit Simon's official website, or click here to visit his MySpace page.
16th March 2008
I am currently making a documentary on The Stone Roses (for a university project). Part four of the documentary looks back at The Stone Roses' 1989 Blackpool Empress Ballroom gig, and features a contribution from journalist JOHN ROBB.
Go to The Interviews section to view the video.
7th March 2008
Journalist PAUL DU NOYER speaks exclusively to This Is The Daybreak.
Go to The Interviews section, or click here to go directly to the page. Thanks very much to Paul for speaking to the site.
21st January 2008
John Squire's artwork is being exhibited at the following venues:
6th March - 4th April 2008
Signal Gallery, Curtain Road, London, England.
www.signalgallery.com
6th October - 2nd November 2008
SW1 Gallery, 12 Cardinal Walk, Roof Garden Level, Cardinal Place, Victoria, London, England.
www.sw1gallery.co.uk
7th July - 5th September 2009
Gallery Oldham, Oldham Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham, England.
www.galleryoldham.org.uk
6th December 2007
MICK MIDDLES, author of 'Breaking Into Heaven: The Rise and Fall of The Stone Roses', speaks exclusively to This Is The Daybreak.
I asked Mick if he could detail the research process for his book, and share his thoughts today, looking back on the work.
Go to The Interviews section, or click here to go directly to the page. Thanks very much to Mick for taking the time to write this piece.
11th November 2007
The second single from Ian Brown's 'The World Is Yours' will be 'Sister Rose', remixed by Steve Fitzmaurice especially for the release.
It will be available to buy and download from 3rd December.
16th September 2007
'Illegal Attacks' (feat. Sinead O'Connor), the first single from Ian Brown's new album 'The World Is Yours', is released tomorrow, while the album is due for release on 24th September.
This Is The Daybreak caught up with Dan Bierton, who worked with Ian Brown over the course of his three previous albums, and is currently working on his own project, The Conditions.
To view the feature, click here. Thanks very much to Dan for taking the time to speak to the site.
12th September 2007
Reform The Roses informs TITD that Robbie Maddix has just been confirmed as the special guest for Ian Brown's forthcoming 'The World Is Yours' UK Tour.
ROBBIE MADDIX has given an exclusive interview to This Is The Daybreak. The interview with the ex-Stone Roses drummer was carried out for this site by the Reform The Roses MySpace page.
The interview features Robbie's memories of choice Stone Roses gigs, written exclusively for this site. Thanks very much to Robbie for taking the time to do this feature.
Click here to read the interview.
Steve Davidson has made several additions to the pedals page of the Guitar section. Click here to view the page.
John Squire's artwork exhibition opens on 4th July at the Smithfield Gallery, London (until 28th July). This is followed by the Dazed and Confused Gallery, London (6th September - 4th October). See the official site for further details.
24th May 2007
Here is an email that I received from Ian Tilton regarding his participation in the '7 Ages of Rock' series:
Hi,
Please check out this new video snippet of BBC2's new series '7 Ages of Rock' where yours truly makes two appearances in episodes 6 and 7. This clip is about my photography for The Stone Roses at Spike Island.
I was also interviewed about my Nirvana/Kurt Cobain pictures.
All the best for now. Hope you enjoy the clip.
Ian
Click here to view the clip.
15th May 2007
A site visitor named Naoko, from Japan, has sent me some previously unseen Stone Roses photographs. These three photographs are from October 1989, when The Stone Roses were in Japan for the first time. The insert photograph from 'The Complete Stone Roses' compilation is from this same day.
Here also are some scans from a Japanese publication, sent in by Naoko:
24th April 2007
This month's Uncut magazine features a Q & A session with Mani. Thanks to Uncut for kindly sending me some preview copies of the issue.
Reform the Roses MySpace page has announced the week beginning 27/08/07 as the date for the mass download of a Stone Roses track which, it hopes, will propel the band into the UK charts. Click here to visit the page.
18th March 2007
I have started work on a 'Pre-1984 chronology' for The Chronology section of the site. This section will thus document the activity of The Stone Roses:
- prior to their formation in 1984
- from 1984 until their split in 1996
- during their respective post-Roses careers (1997 - present)
Click here to go directly to The Chronology section.
5th March 2007
PENNIE SMITH's exclusive interview with TITD has been added to The Interviews section. Here is the direct link to the interview:
Pennie Smith interview
8th February 2007
Following on from the piece below about John Squire's Jaguar, here is an email I received from Alasdair Pitt:
By way of follow-up to your piece on the origins of John Squire's Jaguar I thought you might enjoy a couple of photos of the 'burst model which I bought when it came up for sale from Music Ground recently. I didn't pay the sticker price but it nevertheless came at some cost to my marriage. As someone who continues to enjoy both the music of the Roses and of Squire's subsequent incarnations I had to have it.
I have enjoyed your pages (esp. The Squire Files) tremendously. Hope there's something Squire-related to report in 2007!
Best regards,
Alasdair
A new feature has been added to The Interviews section. Photographer TOM SHEEHAN has written a piece about his Stone Roses photography exclusively for This Is The Daybreak. Thanks very much to Tom for taking the time to write the piece, which can be read at the following link:
Tom Sheehan writes exclusively for TITD
To visit Tom's website, click here.
13th January 2007
I received an interesting email from David Greenfield regarding John Squire's Jaguar, which can be read below.
Hi Paul
I thought you might be interested in this.
I’ve been looking for a Jaguar body as a restoration project I’m starting with a mate. I tracked one down at Music Ground in Leeds; the condition is not great and it has had a re-finish but what clinched it for me was that it used to belong to John Squire. The body was from the original Jag that John took to Stuart Palmer when he was working at Music Ground; everything was removed to create the custom guitar that John used and you have a fantastic replica of. Anyway, the old body gathered dust in the workshop and hopefully it will be returned to a playable condition in the future.
I’ve attached a couple of pictures including the plate that Stuart signed for John but for some reason never gave it to him.
Cheers
David
In October 2006, I asked site visitor Tom Housden to interview photographer Pennie Smith on behalf of This Is The Daybreak. Tom very kindly carried out the interview on 30th October and is currently in the process of typing it up for the site. Thanks very much to Tom for his work and to Pennie for taking the time to answer the questions.
The interview can be read in The Interviews section at some point in the coming weeks.
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Several essays have been added to the Analysis section:
- An examination of the literary influences on The Stone Roses' work.
- An examination of the films that have influenced The Stone Roses.
- A look at the places that feature in the history of The Stone Roses.
- The people who have influenced The Stone Roses.
- The artists who have influenced John Squire.
To visit the Analysis section, click here.
If anyone has any comments or suggestions regarding the essays, please email me at Paul@Thisisthedaybreak.co.uk.
18th October 2006
Ian Tilton's images from the Hacienda have just gone up on the walls in the Corridor Gallery. This mini exhibition, running for the next three weeks only, is a precursor to a big exhibition next year in the main space.
A host of DJs and special guests are gathering for an indie night to raise money for young people with with M.E. (Myalgic Encephalopathy). To download a pdf flyer for the event, click here.
Details of the event are as follows, as provided by Damian Morgan:
Thursday 26th October 2006
@ SOUTH NIGHTCLUB, 4a South King Street, Manchester
9 'til 2
£5.00 on the door
All proceeds to M.E. Charity AYME
Superstar Djs are queuing up to show their talents and give you an Indie night of your life ! And it’s all for a great cause...!
The night is packed with Djs who have made Manchester's musical history...and some up and coming Djs too. So far we have Clint Boon and Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets), Mike Joyce (The Smiths), Marc Riley (The Fall/Shirehorses/6Music), Dermo (Silent Partners/Northside), Andy Woods (Smile/The Rev fm), with That LazySunday DJ (Corbieres/Bay Horse/ Jam St Café).
Further 'Special' guests are promised.
One lucky attendee will win an original photo of The Smiths outside Salford Lads Club as used on The Queen Is Dead sleeve, printed and signed by world famous photographer Stephen Wright.
This event is about living life to the full while raising awareness of the misunderstood illness M.E./CFS; this affects 250,000 people in the UK, 25,000 of which are children and young people.
Myalgic Encephalopathy
Dedicated night clubber, Jo Williams lost her life to breast cancer at the tender age of 37 after also being bed-bound for 12 years with severe M.E.: Myalgic Encephalopathy also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
The big event will be a celebration of her short but music-filled life. It will also raise money for the Association of Young People with M.E., the charity that helped Jo understand what was happening to her body when she was struck with excruciating pains in her muscles and head, couldn't stand daylight or to be touched, was plagued with memory and concentration problems and eventually became bed-bound.
The charity helped Jo get help from disbelieving doctors and welfare benefits staff.
If you or anyone you know is affected by ME/CFS, AYME can help: http://www.ayme.org.uk or call on: 08457 23 23 89.
25th August 2006
Photographer Ian Tilton informs TITD that he has completed an interview for BBC2 about his work for the Roses and photographing Kurt Cobain. Filmed at the Lowry Hotel for BBC Bristol, it is part of a Rock series of 7 or 9 programmes out next year.
3rd July 2006
Breaking news regarding Ian Brown's latest venture has been posted on the TITD Forum by a site visitor from Russia:
"I was stuck in a traffic jam on the way to work in St. Petersburg, Russia, and suddenly Mr Brown gets a live interview on a Russian breakfast radio show. Barely anyone's heard of him or The Stone Roses in Russia, so it was a bit of a shock. He's in Moscow working on the soundtrack for a film called Paragraf 78."
15th May 2006
The Stone Roses are on the cover of this month's Uncut magazine. In lengthy interviews with each of the four Roses, they talk about the highs and lows of the band and the chances of them ever getting back together.
An interesting article from The Tablet (28th January 2006) has been added to the Media section.
26th February 2006
Memorabilia sent in by John Deafley has been added to the site:
15th January 2006
A new section, Quotes Database, has been added to the site.
27th December 2005
New wallpapers have been submitted to my Wallpaper section by Liam Dominguez, a Stone Roses fan from Mexico City. If anyone has any wallpapers that they would like to send in, please email them to me at Paul@Thisisthedaybreak.co.uk
5th November 2005
A new essay, on Ian Brown's 'The Fisherman', has been added to the Analysis section. It can be accessed by clicking the link below:
If anyone has any comments or thoughts about the essay, please email me at Paul@Thisisthedaybreak.co.uk
29th October 2005
Andy Watts has launched a brand new website, http://www.andywattsmusic.co.uk. The features of the site include latest news, live dates, gallery and a selection of his songs. Available to download (for a limited time) is his brand new track 'Rhapsody Of Light', which Andy was commissioned to write by an independent producer for a Radio 4 documentary celebrating the 30th anniversary of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.
TITD was lucky enough to receive an excellent limited edition CD through the official Andy Watts site. It consists of the following 9 tracks, recorded over the summer period:
1. myowntime
2. nofatherfound
3 bornofstars
4 suncriesinthesky
5 sumotherson
6 rhapsodyoflight
7 sunandthemoon
8 urnotknown
9 sorry2say
Some are solo, others feature Andy's musical friend Roger Goslyn, accompanying on flute, accordion, trumpet and trombone. Here is a review from freelance journalist Alan Jeff:
Imagine drinking cool pure water from a remote mountain spring on a scorching hot day and you're someway to understanding the delicate flavour of Andy Watts' music. Heart-spun lyrics and a brittle vocal delivery conjure an innocence made all the more inviting by the understated accompaniment.
Rhapsody of light, is a beguiling trip back in time to Andy's childhood and his discovery of the magic of Queen and their signature tune, deft work on the acoustic guitar alongside lilting harmonies brings warmth to the bitter sweet lyrics lamenting the passing of those days. With My Own Time the marriage of Watts' distinctive vocals to the mournful strains of brass, offers a natural earthy balance that seems somehow teased into place by the ever-present acoustic guitar.
The weather worn sentiment of No Father Found can’t easily be missed but the warmth of feeling offered by both the vocal delivery and the use of the accordion, bring an upbeat catchy counter balance to the emotion behind the lyrics. Sun Cries in The Sky comes with clever lyrics and that simple, stripped delivery that is the signature of all Andy Watts' acoustic work. It's a tune that weaves a feel-good factor out of thin air and wraps you up like a blanket on a lazy winters morn.
Born of the Stars carries on the theme, fragile, intelligent and understated guitar work creates an honest, down to earth feel, for a song that seems to drift along as if on the breeze.
All in all Watts seems to grow with each new track he brings to the table and the enjoyment he seems to be taking in his craft these days not only stands out but is woven like a thread through all of his more recent work.
11th October 2005
There will be a major London exhibition, 'Nirvana - with the lights out', of photographer Ian Tilton's work with Nirvana. The exhibition runs from 27th October to 17th November 2005. See this press release (pdf) for details.
9th October 2005
I am currently working on a '1997 to 2006' chronology to accompany the '1984 - 1996' chronology. Click here to go to the Chronology section.
5th September 2005
Ian Brown releases All Ablaze, a track that features on his forthcoming Greatest Hits package, 'The Greatest' (due for release on 19th September). The b-sides feature live performances of songs from Solarized:
1. All Ablaze Go To April 2001 - January 2003 (news) Go To February 2003 - August 2005 (news) Back To Home Page
2. The Sweet Fantastic (Live At Brixton Academy)
3. Destiny Or Circumstance (Live At Brixton Academy)
4. All Ablaze (Video)