Derek Holt Founding Member of Climax Blues Band Live From Spain
"I Love You" was Written and Performed by Derek Holt
Derek Holt has written, sung, and played on hit records; toured with bands throughout the world; has managed a studio that consistently produced hit singles of the 90s; writes and produces music for film, and television.
But Derek Holt is most recognized for being a founding member/singer/songwriter and musician for the legendary Climax Blues Band. He was their guitarist but later switched to bass and keyboards. During the late seventies the Climax Blues Band produced a string of self-penned singles and albums, which not only sold well but also received considerable critical acclaim.
The Climax Blues Band released 19 albums and had Hits with "Couldn't Get It Right" and "I Love You" which was written and performed by Derek Holt. "Couldn't Get It Right" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977, and "I Love You" peaked at No. 12 in 1981.
Please welcome multi-instrumentalist-singer-songwriter most recognized as being a founding member for THE CLIMAX BLUES BAND… DEREK HOLT to Interviewing the Legends….
Purchase
CLIMAX BLUES BAND
An Illustrated History Volume One
Volume Two Shining On 1977-1982 is in preparation. We will keep all of you who registered interest for Volume One updated on progress.
If you have not previously registered your interest and would like to do so for Volume Two, please click here.
Or visit
www.moonshineeditions.com
Reviews for Volume One
‘A candid and sensitive portrayal of the band’s early history make it a must-read… the band close-up and personal; buy the book, it’s a fascinating read and the ultimate collectible.’ – Blues Matters!
‘What a story it is…chock full of great photos… pretty much a book covering every aspect of the band… If you’re a fan of Climax or indeed this period of British blues-rock, this is an absolute must-have. Roll on Volume Two.’ – Blues in Britain
The Back Story:
Climax Blues Band – An Illustrated History: Volume One – Using the Power 1968-1977 is a profusely illustrated, privately produced, and funded, limited edition book with detailed text and hundreds of illustrations, produced to high values of production.
A4 format, estimated weight 1.5 kg
Hardback, laminate board cover
280 pages, color throughout
Text of ca. 150,000 words
More than 550 rare and previously unpublished photographs, posters, stage passes and promotional ephemera
Price: £45 plus shipping
For more information
visit
www.moonshineeditions.com
For more information
About
DEREK HOLT
Visit
www.facebook.com/derekholtmusic
Facebook
www.facebook.com/moonshineeditions/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Moonshine editions
RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK
ENTITLED
THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
SERIES ONE
CHRONICLES, TRUTHS, CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS THAT SET US FREE
…Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com
Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.
CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA… JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER... RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER... ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST
BOOK REVIEW
-By Literary Titan (5) STARS
Derek Holt has written, sung, and played on hit records; toured with bands throughout the world; has managed a studio that consistently produced hit singles of the 90s; writes and produces music for film, and television.
But Derek Holt is most recognized for being a founding member/singer/songwriter and musician for the legendary Climax Blues Band. He was their guitarist but later switched to bass and keyboards. During the late seventies the Climax Blues Band produced a string of self-penned singles and albums, which not only sold well but also received considerable critical acclaim.
The Climax Blues Band released 19 albums and had Hits with "Couldn't Get It Right" and "I Love You" which was written and performed by Derek Holt. "Couldn't Get It Right" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977, and "I Love You" peaked at No. 12 in 1981.
Please welcome multi-instrumentalist-singer-songwriter most recognized as being a founding member for THE CLIMAX BLUES BAND… DEREK HOLT to Interviewing the Legends….
Purchase
CLIMAX BLUES BAND
An Illustrated History Volume One
Volume Two Shining On 1977-1982 is in preparation. We will keep all of you who registered interest for Volume One updated on progress.
If you have not previously registered your interest and would like to do so for Volume Two, please click here.
Or visit
www.moonshineeditions.com
Reviews for Volume One
‘A candid and sensitive portrayal of the band’s early history make it a must-read… the band close-up and personal; buy the book, it’s a fascinating read and the ultimate collectible.’ – Blues Matters!
‘What a story it is…chock full of great photos… pretty much a book covering every aspect of the band… If you’re a fan of Climax or indeed this period of British blues-rock, this is an absolute must-have. Roll on Volume Two.’ – Blues in Britain
The Back Story:
Climax Blues Band – An Illustrated History: Volume One – Using the Power 1968-1977 is a profusely illustrated, privately produced, and funded, limited edition book with detailed text and hundreds of illustrations, produced to high values of production.
A4 format, estimated weight 1.5 kg
Hardback, laminate board cover
280 pages, color throughout
Text of ca. 150,000 words
More than 550 rare and previously unpublished photographs, posters, stage passes and promotional ephemera
Price: £45 plus shipping
For more information
visit
www.moonshineeditions.com
For more information
About
DEREK HOLT
Visit
www.facebook.com/derekholtmusic
www.facebook.com/moonshineeditions/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Moonshine editions
RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK
ENTITLED
THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
SERIES ONE
CHRONICLES, TRUTHS, CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS THAT SET US FREE
…Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com
Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.
CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA… JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER... RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER... ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST
BOOK REVIEW
-By Literary Titan (5) STARS
- Derek Holt Interview Climax Blues Band
- Couldnt Get It Right I Love You
- Classic Rock Ray Shasho
- Interviewing the Legends
- The Rock Star Chronicles
The Zoom interview can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewingtheLegends in its entirety.
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