The BBC & Andy Kershaw have been recording in our little shop. It is for a 2 part series replaying recovered interviews & impromptu music performances he recorded onto cassette in the 80’s & 90’s. Andy travelled the world interviewing the many music legends & recording them on his Sony Walkman Pro.
We were able to repair his trusty battered Walkman for him, despite the years of use and plenty of Saharan sand. It’s been fantastic hearing those unscripted interviews with such greats from Willie Nelson through to Warren Zevon.
Our segment leads off his programme, discussing the Sony Walkman and how it changed the face of journalism. Being of broadcast quality, yet so small, It allowed him to travel the world & record interviews and music concerts without lugging a suitcase full of equipment. It’s microphone was great for capturing both voices & instruments, no matter what the room they were in and being so small kept the performers relaxed as if they were just playing for Andy
The shows went out on Radio 3, Sunday 20th & 27th September @ 7:00pm, where you heard Andy’s wonderful northern accent…& our Andrews not so gravelly one!
Here’s the link to the program… Click Here
