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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pretty_ThingsPretty Things - Wikipedia

    Pretty Things were an English rock band formed in September 1963 in Sidcup, Kent, taking their name from Bo Diddley 's 1955 song " Pretty Thing ", and active in their first incarnation until 1971. They released five studio albums, including the debut The Pretty Things (UK Albums Chart #6) and S. F. Sorrow (the first rock opera), four EPs and 15 ...

  2. www.loudersound.com › features › pretty-thingsThe Pretty Things: the story of the cult British rock band ...

    Feb 10, 2024 · Disgusting!’”: the epic story of The Pretty Things, the cult British band who should have been as big as the Rolling Stones. By Rob Hughes. ( Classic Rock) published 10 February 2024. They went to school with Mick Jagger, Pink Floyd and David Bowie loved them, and Led Zeppelin signed them to their label.

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  4. www.loudersound.com › features › the-pretty-thingsThe Pretty Things: Dick Taylor interview - Louder

    Apr 26, 2021 · The Pretty Things' Dick Taylor (left) and the late Phil May(Image credit: Madfish) In 1962, guitarist Dick Taylor formed Little Boy Blue And The Blues Boys with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Upon bringing in Brian Jones the band changed their name to the Rolling Stones, and Taylor switched to bass. Five months later, he swapped the Stones for ...

  5. www.loudersound.com › features › the-pretty-thingsPretty Things' Phil May interview: Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling ...

    May 18, 2020 · The Pretty Things' Phil May on sharing girlfriends with Jimi Hendrix and living with a Rolling Stone. By Peter Makowski. ( Classic Rock ) published 18 May 2020. Late Pretty Things frontman Phil May talks John Bonham, Iggy Pop, Nancy Spungen, Judy Garland, Rudolph Nureyev and more. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

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  6. www.mojo4music.com › articles › storiesThe Pretty Things Phil May: The Final Interview - Mojo

    Sep 11, 2023 · The Pretty Things’ Phil May The Final Interview: “If the last man standing is a bit of a wanker it’s not much good!”. A week before his death on May 15, the Pretty Things frontman spoke to MOJO about what would be his final album. A WEEK BEFORE his death on May 15, the Pretty Things ' frontman Phil May spoke to MOJO’s Ian Harrison ...

  7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › entertainment-arts-52683543Pretty Things frontman Phil May dies aged 75 - BBC News

    May 15, 2020 · The Pretty Things' 1968 album S.F Sorrow, based on a short story by May about the life of protagonist Sebastian F. Sorrow, is credited as one of the first real rock operas and concept albums.

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  9. justlistentothis.co.uk › interviews › dick-taylorDick Taylor (The Pretty Things) — A Bare Bones Conversation

    Jul 20, 2020 · The Pretty Things have been making music for over fifty years and 2020 was no exception with a brand new acoustic album entitled ‘Bare As Bone, Bright As Blood’ released by Madfish Music. However, Phil May sadly passed away on 15th May 2020 so the record has now become a posthumous release and Glenn spoke with Mr Dick Taylor all about the new record and his dear bandmate and friend…