Claudia Elliott
I'm a music journalist.
Claudia Elliott is a music writer and sub-editor based in London. She has freelanced for BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 60s, Uncut, History of Rock, Classic Rock and The Blues magazine.
PROJECTS
royalalberthall.com
Summer of Love: Revisited — Royal Albert Hall
Summer of Love: Revisited — Royal Albert Hall
BBC
BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s - A Brand New Beat: The Tamla-Motown Revue, 1965
BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s - A Brand New Beat...
Classic Rock Presents the Blues
Interview - Glen Matlock
The former Sex Pistol and Rich Kid talks about the blues records that changed his life.
Classic Rock Presents the Blues
Review - Bobby Womack - The Preacher box set
The drama and distinction of a true soul-stirrer
Classic Rock Presents the Blues
Get your kicks at Bluesfest
Lives editor of The Blues magazine (2012-2015)
BBC
BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s - Remembering BB King – The Greatest Ambassador of the Blues
BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s - Remembering BB K...
Classic Rock Presents the Blues
Interview - Wilko Johnson
In January 2013, Wilko Johnson was told he had 10 months to live. He refused treatment and instead took to the road. I visited the Dr Feelgood guitar hero at his home near Southend, where he spoke about how his terminal illness had made him feel more alive.
Classic Rock Presents the Blues
Interview - Pretty Things
On the 50th anniversary of their debut album, Phil May and Dick Taylor look back on the R&B-fuelled mayhem of the 60s.
BBC
Brian Jones: The Rolling Stone who popularised Chicago R&B in ...
Brian Jones: The Rolling Stone who popularised Chic...
Classic Rock Presents the Blues
Live review - Wayne Kramer (MC5)
Wayne Kramer, guitarist and founder member of Detroit's MC5, one of the most exciting bands in rock'n'roll history, played a one-off gig in Camden Town in June 2013, backed by Danish surf trio The Good The Bad.
teamrock.com
The British Blues Explosion – The Start Of The '60s Mod Scene ...
The British Blues Explosion – The Start Of The '60s...
Classic Rock Presents the Blues
Interview - Gered Mankowitz
Gered Mankowitz was the official photographer to the Rolling Stones on their US tour of 1965. Now celebrating 50 years of Rock and Roll with a book of the same name, here he shares some of his stories.
BBC
BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s - Tommy Steele Ties The Knot
BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s - Tommy Steele Tie...
Classic Rock Presents the Blues
The Sound of Dobells
A look at one of Britain's most influential record shops.