MICKEY JUPP played in several Southend bands after leaving Art College in 1962. It wasn’t until 1968 that
, signed to Bell Records, Jupp released ‚Legend‘ playing a mix of pop and blues rock styles. The original band that recorded this album split soon afterwards but Jupp subsequently put together a new line-up which included Bill Fifield on drums (later with T Rex).
A recording deal with Vertigo produced a second album (also called ‚Legend‘) in 1971 and the follow-up ‚Moonshine‘. In spite of some championing by John Peel, sales were disappointing and the band broke up.
Returning to Southend, Jupp pursued a low-key existence until the pub-rock revolution (spearheaded by local bands such as Dr Feelgood) created a fresh interest in rock and roll. He signed to Stiff Records in 1978 and the first compilation covered the first three Legend albums. This was followed by his first solo album ‚Juppanese‘ with production by Nick Lowe and Gary Brooker of Procol Harum.
Mickey Jupp went on to produce a further seven solo albums, some appearing on Swedish and German labels. His songs have been recorded by Rick Nelson, The Judds and Chris Farlowe amongst others.
(Quelle: Hux Records)
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