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What a poignant interview. I know Vini's had his health problems, but in the photos those eyes are burning bright, which is good to see.
Lovely photo of him and Bruce Mitchell too. Mitchell's a fine drummer and comes across as an even finer human being.
Looks like I'm going to be listening to Vini and the Durutti column all weekend, then...
If anyone hasn't heard any of Vini Reilly's playing, do yourself a favour and give it a try.
Genuinely lovely bloke & absolutely bloody hilarious too, as was the late CP Lee & the rest of the band.
Vini Reilly has always been a unique talent & even if he is struggling now, has a hugely influential back catalogue to appreciate.
As an addendum to this story it was only when I went back to my wife she said, why didn't you say hello to Dr Who? The other bloke he was with was Chris Eccleston.
My main impression/ memory is that- while a lot is said about bands/ performers/ players mixing light and shade/ heavy and light/ hard and soft in their music- VR really is a player capable of very tender playing, but when he cuts loose and gets heavy he really is wild. He's a master musician- in sort of Jeff Beck or Steve Vai territory for conjuring the unexpected.