Filed under: blues music
Mick Hucknall was once one of the wild men of pop when his band, Simply Red, was topping the charts around the world in the 1980s and 90s.
With hits like Holding Back the Years and Money’s Too Tight To Mention, Simply Red won a string of awards.
Now Mick Hucknall is embarking on a solo career with an album celebrating the Blues legend Bobby Bland. Hucknall joins Sir David to discuss the new album, Blues music and Manchester United.
Hucknall says he has always listened to Blues music and wants to use it more as an influence in his own work. He says he has had enough of the rock and roll lifestyle and now has a stronger sense of responsibility.
Duration : 0:8:46
Is that a U87 he is …
Is that a U87 he is singing into?
He looks almost …
He looks almost exactly the same as in earlier years! It’s good to se someone in the rock/popbuisness that doesn’t look totally worn out from alcohol, drugs, too much food etc.
Saw Simply Red in …
Saw Simply Red in Ottawa, Canada in ‘87..Great show, top voice! Couple of months later bumped into his then keyboardist fritz in A1 music Manchester..Wot an hole! I knew the original drummer Chris Joyce from wen SR were just about to break..Lovely guy, met him a few times since, always a nice guy..If you live in Manchester & you happen to be a muzo’ it’s a fabulous place for contacts, drugs, guns, etc!..(JOKE!)..Rock on Red!
He is a normal …
He is a normal wonderful person.
just saw mick in …
just saw mick in bristol and that guy can sing!! if you get the chance to see this tour i would go!!
Mick is truly one …
Mick is truly one of the greatest singers and writers of all time. Too bad the folks here in America just don’t get it! Good for him! Now come on over to America and turn this music trash around. We need a change from these idiots today!! Go Red!
What a great …
What a great interview! Mick hucknall is amazing
I couldnt agree …
I couldnt agree more the album is great going to see him in concert next week cant wait
The new album is …
The new album is absolutely terrific…I’ve been waiting to hear Mick sings songs like these for quite some time!
Nice to see him …
Nice to see him back and interesting interview.
lovely interview, …
lovely interview, many thanks!!!
he’s a great artist
he’s a great artist