John Summerton - Guitarist and Vocalist with Flintlock & The Rubettes

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In this episode, we interview John Summerton, guitarist and vocalist from the 70s TV band Flintlock, current guitarist of The Rubettes, and owner of Basildon Studios and Music Academy.
Special thanks to John Summerton for being our guest in this episode. If you'd like to find out more about John then please check out his social links below:

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Songs and Albums mentioned in this Podcast

• The Very Best of Steely Dan (including "Reeling in the Years")
• John Miles - Decca Single 1975-1979 (including "Music")
• Jeff Beck - Blow by Blow
• Andrew Gold - Thank You for Being a Friend (Best of)

Here's the video on YouTube of John performing on stage with Elliott Randall at The Giants of Rock:
John Summerton performing on stage with Elliott Randall at "The Giants of Rock"
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1. John Summerton - Guitarist and Vocalist with Flintlock & The Rubettes (00:00:00)

2. Start (00:00:43)

3. Roger Price (00:02:47)

4. TV Shows (00:04:06)

5. Mike Batt (00:05:37)

6. Queen and Sarm East Studios (00:06:54)

7. End of Flintlock - Johnny Rotten (00:09:07)

8. Basildon Studios (00:09:41)

9. The Rubettes (00:10:03)

10. Isle of Wight Charity Weekend (00:11:36)

11. Gary Brooker and John Illsley (00:13:52)

12. Elliot Randall (00:14:19)

13. Music for The Marsden (00:16:55)

14. Final Five - Recommend one album or song that everyone should listen to at least once in their lifetime (00:18:59)

15. Final Five - What artists and albums are you currently listening to? (00:20:03)

16. Final five - Name a musician who has had a profound effect on you (00:20:32)

17. Final Five - What advice would you give to your younger self? (00:21:22)

18. Final Five - Most memorable gig or show (00:22:03)

19. Next episode teaser (00:22:58)