After 30 minutes of technical issues on both sides Rob Darby finally get’s me on the phone. Cranky but always ready to talk with Rob Darby about a wide ranging group of issues.
None of which we solve. But I did bring the correct size soapbox.
Tag Archives: Interview
Smells Like Maynard – Part 1
Maynard is questioned about his musical choices by Charlie Fatt. Dig some Bananarama, Right Said Fred, Electric Six and The Castanet Club finally together on the same show.
Lance Leopard changes his spot
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Lance Leopard is a gay icon and legendary gossip columnist from the glamorous 1990s of the Oxford Street strip, and beyond. Join us in Lance Leopard’s new spot. An ivory tower high above the fray, overlooking Darlinghurst, where secrets are both hidden and revealed.
During his tenure as chief gossip and stirrer of The Scene in his weekly columns in The Star Observer, Capital Q, Out Biz and more, he dished the dirt and smeared the eyeliner without fear or favour.
Lance even has celebrity advice for Dannii Minogue (a child superstar), Cybill Shepherd (selfish bitch) and his Mum (Ikeep my manners around her and try and teach her a few).
Join us for drinks won’t you?
I present short history of quotes from Lance Leopard;
“I can admit it now because I’m retired”
“People “remember” me doing all sorts of things. It might not have been me they actually remember. It could have been Sexy Galexy for all I know.”
“The more you do something, the better you get at it. Or else you’re always dreadful and no one will tell you.”
“Brisbane is like Baltimore, it’s one of those nutty little towns that just has its own thing.”
“I don’t know if I should say this.”
“If people are complaining there isn’t a scene. They can go out there and make one.”
“I liked it when my columns were in magazines people had to actually buy. I made more of an effort then.”
“Everybody has an opinion now days. But if it’s not an informed opinion, it’s a lousy opinion, and who needs to hear it?”
When asked at what point in history Lance would have liked to have lived;
“I would have picked the good years of Versailles. Before everybody got angry and started demanding cake.”
On the world of gossip a learned Lance quotes Ru Paul;
“What people say about you behind your back is none of your business.”
Archive of Lance Leopard columns from Cotton Ward
Short films starring Lance Leopard
Interview with Lance Leopard opening night of “Australia in the 80s” Powerhouse Museum.
Maynard touches Morrissey’s shirt sleeve at Sydney Opera House
See why Lance & Maynard so impressed with Bob Downe’s makeup.
The Megamen (with Lance Leopard on syn drums) Brisbane Telethon 1983 “Designed For Living”.
One of Lance Lepoard’s dance floor favourites Stacey Q – We Connect
Maynard interview with Stacey Q 2016
Jeff Duff – This Will Explain Everything
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Jeff Duff has been on the Australian and UK music scene causing a stir since the 1970s. Jeff foolishly invited Maynard to visit his funky Elizabeth Bay pad in Sydney to hear first hand, stories from his book This Will Explain Everything. Rude bits aplenty.
This fan site about Jeff Duff will explain anything his book may have missed.
Here is Jeff’s Walk on the Wildside with Bowie’s makeup artist.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain explore similarities in My Way & Life On Mars.
Weird Al Yankovic fans in Sydney go nuts
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Weird Al Yankovic played the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Saturday night to a packed crowd of chanting Weird Al fans. I got in the middle of them and found out that Al is more loved, by more people, of all ages than ever.
The dress code for the night was loud and the headgear; tinfoil.
Thanks to everyone for allowing me to accost them with my microphone, and to the man himself Al.
Bananarama Interview 1989
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April 1989 & Bananarama tour Australia for the first time. Maynard chats with Jacquie O’Sullivan (who replaced Siobhan Fahey when she left to do Shakespears Sister) about Melbourne nightclubs, safe sex and heavy drinking during their World Tour. This is a real time capsule from 1989. You don’t get so many questions about condoms these days.
Jacquie O’Sullivan, Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward turned up at Maynard’s Madd Club on the Monday night in Sydney, that is where the above photo was taken, about 2am.
Bunga Bunga 20 Tim Ferguson & Maynard
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Tim & Maynard return with Bunga Bunga 20 to bring you the birth of the latest show for the Doug Anthony All Stars; Near Death Experience. Follow the lads and their fans over two weird nights at the Harold Park Hotel in Sydney. DAAS try out the jokes and songs for the first time in front of an audience. Meanwhile at the Frou Frou Cafe, Tim still tries to cheer Maynard up about being unemployed all year.
Jack The House with DJ Mark Dynamix
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November 13th brings a return to the sounds of the Hordern Pavillion parties of 1988-1992. Jack The House is a one off party being put on by DJ Mark Dynamix. Let’s dive into those years and find out what will be on the playlist on the night. This could be a chance to wear those fluro bike shorts again…
Inside and Outside the Kiss Sydney Concert
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Kiss played Sydney on Saturday, and just the Kiss stage show is larger than life, so are their fans. Out the front of the arena were three generations of fans, dressed and made up, ready for the huge night it was.
Even “The Elder”, a lesser appreciated Kiss offering got a mention.
And we finally got the definitive answer as to why Gene Simmons is such a legend.
Which explains why this story comes with a language warning.
Gene Simmons Interview 1990
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Maynard interviews Gene Simmons in 1990. Gene was producing tracks for Doro Pesch at Fortress Studios in LA that day. Gene Simmons talks about the worst Kiss gig, how many cars he needs and how long the beach Boys could stay alive in New York City.
