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A Long Overdue Update |
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Thanks to everyone who still visits this site, and
apologies for the lack of updates. I
started this site back in 1998, so it will be celebrating it’s 25th
birthday next year, which I can’t quite believe. It still gets 500 ‘unique’ visits every
month, and I’m still astounded that I’m finding ‘new’ Europeans & How We Live stuff all the time. That backlog of ‘new stuff’ has mounted up
somewhat, as life (happily) gets in the way still. That said, I’ve been spurred on to do some
updates after a recent shout out on Steve Hogarth & Ant Short’s
‘The Corona Diaries’ podcast (Chapter 123: Follow me into the Rainbow
Room). So, I’ve started by giving the Gigography page a thorough update – with lots
of new gig photos, adverts, ticket stubs, posters
and recollections. My long term plan is to drag the site into the 2020s, by
updating the hosting and formatting to show the collection off better. However, I do like the charm of the ‘old
school’ html pages – it gives it more of a ‘photocopied A4 fanzine’
feel. So
whilst I can still shoehorn it as add-ons to the original site, I shall. I still have lots of pages I’ve
half-started, so look out for the following soon: An in-depth look at the band’s equipment, a comprehensive chronology
of studio recordings (including details of lots of unreleased tracks),
a mini-interview with Andy Qunta about a track from the late 1980s
featuring both Steve & Ferg, more rare Articles,
updates to the Discography with better scans, and details of Colin,
Ferg & Geoff’s pre-Europeans band ‘Scotch.’ That should keep me busy! |
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‘The Production Team’ |
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New to the site are interviews with David
Lord and Warne Livesey, the producer and engineer of Recurring Dreams and Dry Land. A fascinating insight into how they worked
with Europeans
and How We Live
to commit their unique sound to tape!
Enjoy! Still on my ‘to do’ list is an Equipment Page, detailing all the instruments used on stage and
in the studio! Also coming soon... A page on the recent Esoteric / Cherry Red reissue of the
How We Live – Dry Land CD. |
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New Lead Singer since 1989 |
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Steve
Hogarth joined Marillion 25 years ago! Time flies eh! I’ve put together a page inventively called
New Singer all about how Steve came to join
the band, with quotes from all those involved, plus lots of photos, many of
which have been in hiding since 1989!
Hope you enjoy it. |
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Dutch Europeans Recollections 1984 |
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I’m on a roll, and finally getting round to adding more
pages to the site. Next up is a big
update, courtesy of Dutch Europeans
fan, Inge Kuijt. There is a page of
her recollections, including a
couple of articles written for Dutch and French Marillion fanzines. These include a great photo (see left) of Colin and Steve taken in London in 1988, towards the end of How We Live’s days! I have also updated the Gigs pages with the full sets of
concert photos from Delft, Amsterdam, Folkestone & Cologne in 1984! Many thanks to Inge for access to her
archive! |
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Euros Newsletters |
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Wow, two new updates within a month! At last, the Europeans
Newsletters are now available on the Articles page.
In the days before the internet, these photocopied A4 sheets were
posted out to fans that had subscribed to the mail-out list. I’ve added 22 new pages! All four band members would often write a
short piece, plus musing from Mark at Eccentric! Enjoy...
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Europeans Down Under |
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It has been a while, but a new page at last. Europeans Down Under
takes a look at Euros and How We Live releases from Australia and
New Zealand. More pages coming someday soon, including: |
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Big Update to Gigography Page |
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Check out the Gigography page, where you’ll find lots of
updates. Nick Atkins (former Europeans
soundman) has been able to fill in a lot details
about early gigs. More to come too!. Also a number of new adverts, posters, flyers and photos
(including a great set of shots taken at Leicester Polytechnic in 1982 by
Thomas Oldfield.) |
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The Red Bucket Tapes |
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New for the site is ‘The Red Bucket Tapes’ a page about Europeans and How
We Live songs as used by Marillion
and h’. Using interviews from this site, and
references from across the web, it’s a detailed look at the original songs,
and what they became. |
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Hooks in You Video Shoot |
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Next up from the archives is a page dedicated to Steve
Hogarth's introduction to Marillion fans - the Hooks in You video shoot at
Brixton Academy in August 1989. Featuring recollections from the band,
rare photos & a small Q&A transcript from the show itself. |
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Steve's First Marillion Gig - 20 years ago! |
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In June 1989, Steve Hogarth made his live debut
with Marillion
at a tiny pub in Stoke Row, Oxfordshire. To celebrate the 20th
anniversary of this gig, take a look at The Crooked Billet page that
collects together interview material and archive photos from that special
show. |
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Euros & Harlow Memorabilia at 2009 Marillion Weekend |
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At this year's Marillion Weekend events in Holland
& Canada, there was a welcome return of the 'Marillion
Museum.' As in previous years, this included items of memorabilia
donated by the band, including instruments, stage clothes, photographs and
more. The display this year included a number of interesting Harlow & Europeans
items. Thanks to John Attewell (aka Jakefish) for the photographs: |
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Harlow Crazy 7" single in Picture Sleeve Harry De Mazzio 7" promo single Band Members, Eye & logo Promo shot Orange
Band Promo Shot Alternate 'Street' band shot (Handstand) Contact
Sheet of band shots dated 5/8/77 Europeans Signed & framed Animal Song 12" print. 1982 A&M Animal Song Promo Photograph Recurring Dreams Illustrated Lyrics Booklet A number of 'Steve onstage' photographs Early-Steve
Marillion Steve's midi gloves / cricket bat / guitar 1989 Band Photograph Multi-track used for demos Plus various stage clothes... |
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There is also a YouTube clip of the Museum at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5qQqE2VohM.
I have updated the Harlow page, adding these
new pictures, plus also a new scan of the Harry De Mazzio 7"
single, signed by Steve
Hoggarth back in 1978! |
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10th Anniversary Round Up |
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This website was started back in 1999, so to
celebrate I have added a massive 10th Anniversary Round Up page of all things Europeans & How We Live,
including news from Steve Hogarth
& Geoff Dugmore, more YouTube
clips, links to various interviews, recollections from Sound Engineer / Tour
Manager Paul Owen, plus new scans etc... I have lots more to put
up on the site this year, so keep checking back for updates. |
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Europeans on BBC 6 Music |
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On Tuesday 5 Feb 2008, Chris Hawkins played 30 mins
of Europeans on his late night
BBC 6 music show! The six live tracks were: Typical, Spirit of
Youth, Going to Work, Falling, Joining Dots & AEIOU, all from the 1984 Sight
& Sound show at Chippenham Goldiggers. The show was available
on the 'listen again' feature via the BBC website, but only for a week.
NOW BACK
ONLINE – Click here
to download the mp3 of the show
(52.6MB) Click here to
see the tracklisting from the BBC6 music site |
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Europeans on YouTube |
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I have put a couple of Europeans clips on YouTube, the
Recognition Promo clip and Acid Rain live on
French TV. I will post more in the future. Full details, and
links are on the Video page. Older News items from 2002 to 2007 have also been archived to their own page. |
Click here to see archived 'News' Items from 2002 and 2007
Click here to see archived 'News' Items from 2000 and 2001
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