Ep386: John Brewster of The Angels / Angel City

John Brewster discusses early days & records of The Angels / Angel City, the name change, working w AC/DC and Vanda & Young at Albert Productions, the classic albums, the influence of the band on the Seattle sound and lots more.

Topics include:

• Upcoming Brewster Brothers tour
• Origins of the name “The Keystone Angels”
• Early gigs with AC/DC
• Working at Alberts with George Young and Harry Vanda
• Creating “Face to Face”
• The guitar sound, playing with Malcolm Young
• Leaving Albert Productions
• Spending time in Albert’s studio
• Watching Harry create “Love Is In The Air”
• Parting with Albert Productions, quick Fifa Riccobono story
• Finding the issue with the band name “The Angels”
• The name “Angel City” getting known in the US
• Fans of The Angels/Angel City
• Texting with Slash on the golf course
• Challenges opening for The Kinks
• Nice memories of David Bowie
• Origins of the audience call-back chant for “Will I Ever See Your Face Again”
• Does the band have control and access to The Angels’ tapes and music?
• Who is on the cover of The Angels Debut?
• The story of the cover of “Face to Face”
• The lighting and choreography of The Angels live show
• Filling in live bands with family members
• The release of film/video of Liveline
• Considering reissuing classic album titles
• The collectability of original Angels LPs
• Memories of sequencing Angels albums
• The Brewster Brothers Electric EP
• Are there possible future recording or ‘recharged’ projects?
• Upcoming 50th anniversary plans with special guests
• Listening to classics as well as upcoming Aussie bands
• The Brewster Brothers dates and The Angels with choir and symphonies
• Interview wrap up

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