Eight Miles Low
Spoof music lecture revealing how fear of flying led to the birth of psychedelia. Stars Graham Fellows. From September 2001.
Rock musicologist and part-time media studies tutor, Brian Appleton attempts to assert his rightful place in the music history books.
Brian charts the beginnings of his influence on the rock world when, as a young boy, he met apprentice gravedigger Rod Stewart in London鈥檚 Highgate cemetery.
With the help of a maggot, Brian gave Rod the idea for his hit Maggie May...
Six-part series of comedy lectures by the rock musicologist who claims he was there at some of the biggest moments.
Written and performed by Graham Fellows.
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in September 2001.
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