The mystery of 'lost' rock genius Lee Mavers BBC Culture


La's Lee Mavers' second album plan revealed

Written by the band's singer Lee Mavers, the song's meaning was believed to be an ode to drugs, heroin in particular— There she blows again / Pulsing through my veins / And I just can't contain.


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Lee Mavers & The La's James Hargreaves Guitar 34.6K subscribers Subscribe 1.7K 89K views 1 year ago NOTE on pronunciation: I couldn't find any audio file of Lee pronouncing his own last name,.


The mystery of 'lost' rock genius Lee Mavers BBC Culture

23rd April 2009 The news section in the current issue of NME features the somewhat startling news that Lee Mavers, enigmatic frontman of The La's, wants Babyshambles - including Pete Doherty -.


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Lee Mavers of The La's took to the stage in Manchester tonight (June 19) for his first live appearance in over two years. Accompanied on bass by Gary Murphy of defunct Liverpool band The Bandits.


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Lee Mavers joined in 1984 as rhythm guitarist, eventually gaining songwriting prominence and emerging as the band's enduring figurehead. Bernie Nolan, accomplished musician formerly of The Falcons, The Russian Rockabillys and The Swampmen was the original bassist.


The La’s make comeback in Liverpool O2 Academy gig (VIDEO) Liverpool Echo

The La's' line-up finally steadied in 1989, with Mavers and Power joined by guitarist Peter "Cammy" Camell and Mavers' brother Neil on drums when they convened with Steve Lillywhite for the final attempt to record their album.


The La's Lee Mavers makes surprise comeback in Manchester NME

The key to all this is the figure of Lee Mavers, the group's masterly singer and songwriter. Then in his late 20s, Mavers' musical gifts were matched only by his fathomless, baffling perfectionism. He'd record versions of his songs which he'd declare that he loved, only to then change his mind and insist that they be scrapped.


The Genius Of… The La's, The La's

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The mystery of 'lost' rock genius Lee Mavers BBC Culture

01 · 10 · 2020 Liverpool's finest track-suited indie icons The La's celebrate three decades of their solitary debut album this week, a tale of career ending perfectionism, genre inspiring riffs, timeless songwriting and a unique tortured artist in the guise of Lee Mavers.


Lee Mavers The La's perform the last of their stripped down concerts at a sold out Liverpool O2

The La's Will Ainsley , August 30th, 2023 12:00 Forty years on from their formation, The La's remain misunderstood due to a flawed studio album. Will Ainsley suggests that it's in the group's extensive network of alternate takes, demo recordings, live sessions, and 'lost' tracks, though, that their timeless quality can be best appreciated


‘I want to make one more great album’ John Power — The Hull Story

Lee Mavers is the frontman, songwriter, and creative force of The La's, a British band from the northern city of Liverpool. The La's only made one album, enjoyed just one hit single and haven't.


The La's & Lee Mavers the great one album wonder Page 10 Steve Hoffman Music Forums

The La's ' Lee Mavers ' plan to record the second La's album has moved on a step, with Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell confirming that he had been recruited to record it with the elusive.


Graeme Wood on Twitter "RT SongsOfYourLif1 Happy 60th birthday Lee Mavers! Bloody genius

October 31, 2023. By. Tim Peacock. Cover: Courtesy of Polydor. Most artists who leave a significant mark on musical history have a "signature hit" - the song they're most associated with.


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It must feel like a cosmic joke to La's frontman Lee Mavers that the crown jewel of his catalog — "There She Goes," a perfect pop song that he drove himself crazy trying to capture in the.


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Best Music Of 2023 Tiny Desk Hip-Hop 50 All Songs Considered. The group's main songwriter, Lee Mavers, notoriously fired multiple band members and producers because, according to Mavers, none.


Peter Cammell, Lee Mavers and John Power of The La's performing on... News Photo Getty Images

October 1, 2023. By. Tim Peacock. Cover: Courtesy of Polydor.. Indeed, those with any lingering doubts in relation to Lee Mavers' talent need just one listen to the audacious, Bertolt Brecht.