Ella Mental my dear Watson! | Heather Mac and Tim Parr

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Heather Mac (vocalist) and Tim Parr (guitarist) revisit Ella Mental 40 years on.

40 years ago, Ella Mental released their debut album "Uncomplicated Dreams". Fueled by smash singles and a devastating live show the band rapidly became one of the biggest rock bands in South African music history. Their incendiary performance at the legendary Concert in the Park in 1985 is still talked about to this day. In this episode founder members Heather Mac and Tim Parr take us on a journey through the heady 80`s...the clubs, the bands, the concerts, the fashions, the personalities, songwriting, their relocation to Ireland and the USA in pursuit of their rock and roll dream.

15 Mar 2024 English Explicit South Africa Music · Society & Culture

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