Hello!
On Friday, October 23 2015 at 5pm, Pledge Music launched their David Essex movie campaign.
You can see it here http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/davidessex
It's a truly cracking production! Let's get it out there!
KB (27/10/2015)
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Monday, 14 September 2015
July 2015... Summer's almost here...
(31) Central London – With the Rock And Roll Circus project slowly gaining momentum, Keith headed back into London to meet old friend Alan G. Parker and one of the top literary agents, KT Forster.
(30) South London – Our Mr Badman spent an enjoyable afternoon, discussing future projects, with old mucker, Tel Rawlings.
(29) Leafy Berkshire – Another meeting in Windsor with the legendary 60s/70s photographer, Mike Randolph. Top of the agenda, their Rock And Roll Circus photographs project.
-UK – Many thanks to Anna Dayanion for her five-star rating and review of Marilyn on Amazon.co.uk. “Great book good read,” she said. “Thanks, Anna, I appreciate it.”
(27) Leafy Berkshire – Its came around fast, but today was Record Collector deadline day. Under the archival microscope this time; Ringo Starr’s March 1973 appearance, to promote That’ll Be The Day, on LWT’s then top-rated Saturday night chat show, Russell Harty Plus.
- Italy - Thanks to Di Federica for his 5 out of 5 review of Marilyn on Amazon Italy. “Questa recensione è su: Gli ultimi giorni di Marilyn Monroe. Le relazioni pericolose, le trappole, il presunto suicidio: tutta la verità sulla fine (Copertina rigida) veramente emozionante, è scritto benissimo e la teoria dello scrittore è la piu' giusta! Consiglio ai fan di Marilyn che ne rimarranno sorpresi ...”
(22) Leafy Berkshire – A rather busy day when, to begin with, Keith paid his first visit to the palatial Berkshire home of legendary, 1970s ground-breaking builder, Max “Superhod” Quarterman and his lovely wife, Eileen. “Thanks to you both for your wonderful hospitality,” after which, following a visit to his dear, dear Mum, Keith caught-up with another old mate, and rather good bass player, Daniel J. Wall.
(20) At last! The first public viewing of the forthcoming David Essex Movie was seen when a trailer of it was uploaded onto Youtube.
- Canada – Interesting news today when, on Amazon Canada, the kindle and paperback versions of Marilyn was seen at #s 3 and 5 respectively in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section of the site.
(13) Canada – Staggering to say the least. 2 Top Ten placings on the same day on Amazon Canada; in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” chart, the hardback version raced back up to the #2 slot, while the softback version was seen in the #6 position.
-The latest issue of Record Collector, featuring Keith’s tribute to the singer, Errol Brown, crashed thru the letter-boxes of subscribers around the UK today.
(9) Canada – Paperback #2, hardback #10 in Amazon Canada’s “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” listing today.
(5) Ireland – Family matters and logistical problems meant Keith was unable to appear live as a guest this evening of Simon Tierney on his Newstalk Radio show, in Dublin, Ireland. The topic of conversation was to be the UK release of the new Brian Wilson bio-pic movie, Love And Mercy.
(6) Canada – The hardcover version of Keith’s Marilyn suddenly leapt back up to the #3 position in the “Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( M ) > Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada and (“can you believe this”) just two places behind Norman Mailer’s legendary, ground-breaking, 1973 biography on the actress.
-Keith spent a part of this day fine-tuning the synopsis for his Mike Randolph project proposal. “It’s looking good.”
(4) Leafy Berkshire – A return visit to Barratt’s Bistro in Sunny Slough; one of the finest eateries in Slough.
(3) Central / outer London – With plans to turn his Marilyn book into a visual format, Keith eagerly attended an early-morning meeting with several, high-profile notables from the media industry. “Most exciting times indeed,” he beamed afterwards.
- After which, Keith headed-off to Wandsworth, South West London to meet-up with director, Alan G. Parker for discussions about the still unreleased KISS and David Essex movie productions.
(30) South London – Our Mr Badman spent an enjoyable afternoon, discussing future projects, with old mucker, Tel Rawlings.
(29) Leafy Berkshire – Another meeting in Windsor with the legendary 60s/70s photographer, Mike Randolph. Top of the agenda, their Rock And Roll Circus photographs project.
-UK – Many thanks to Anna Dayanion for her five-star rating and review of Marilyn on Amazon.co.uk. “Great book good read,” she said. “Thanks, Anna, I appreciate it.”
(27) Leafy Berkshire – Its came around fast, but today was Record Collector deadline day. Under the archival microscope this time; Ringo Starr’s March 1973 appearance, to promote That’ll Be The Day, on LWT’s then top-rated Saturday night chat show, Russell Harty Plus.
- Italy - Thanks to Di Federica for his 5 out of 5 review of Marilyn on Amazon Italy. “Questa recensione è su: Gli ultimi giorni di Marilyn Monroe. Le relazioni pericolose, le trappole, il presunto suicidio: tutta la verità sulla fine (Copertina rigida) veramente emozionante, è scritto benissimo e la teoria dello scrittore è la piu' giusta! Consiglio ai fan di Marilyn che ne rimarranno sorpresi ...”
(22) Leafy Berkshire – A rather busy day when, to begin with, Keith paid his first visit to the palatial Berkshire home of legendary, 1970s ground-breaking builder, Max “Superhod” Quarterman and his lovely wife, Eileen. “Thanks to you both for your wonderful hospitality,” after which, following a visit to his dear, dear Mum, Keith caught-up with another old mate, and rather good bass player, Daniel J. Wall.
(20) At last! The first public viewing of the forthcoming David Essex Movie was seen when a trailer of it was uploaded onto Youtube.
- Canada – Interesting news today when, on Amazon Canada, the kindle and paperback versions of Marilyn was seen at #s 3 and 5 respectively in the “Most Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” section of the site.
(13) Canada – Staggering to say the least. 2 Top Ten placings on the same day on Amazon Canada; in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” chart, the hardback version raced back up to the #2 slot, while the softback version was seen in the #6 position.
-The latest issue of Record Collector, featuring Keith’s tribute to the singer, Errol Brown, crashed thru the letter-boxes of subscribers around the UK today.
(9) Canada – Paperback #2, hardback #10 in Amazon Canada’s “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” listing today.
(5) Ireland – Family matters and logistical problems meant Keith was unable to appear live as a guest this evening of Simon Tierney on his Newstalk Radio show, in Dublin, Ireland. The topic of conversation was to be the UK release of the new Brian Wilson bio-pic movie, Love And Mercy.
(6) Canada – The hardcover version of Keith’s Marilyn suddenly leapt back up to the #3 position in the “Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( M ) > Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada and (“can you believe this”) just two places behind Norman Mailer’s legendary, ground-breaking, 1973 biography on the actress.
-Keith spent a part of this day fine-tuning the synopsis for his Mike Randolph project proposal. “It’s looking good.”
(4) Leafy Berkshire – A return visit to Barratt’s Bistro in Sunny Slough; one of the finest eateries in Slough.
(3) Central / outer London – With plans to turn his Marilyn book into a visual format, Keith eagerly attended an early-morning meeting with several, high-profile notables from the media industry. “Most exciting times indeed,” he beamed afterwards.
- After which, Keith headed-off to Wandsworth, South West London to meet-up with director, Alan G. Parker for discussions about the still unreleased KISS and David Essex movie productions.
Monday, 13 July 2015
June 2015
(29/30) Leafy Berkshire – Record Collector deadline day loomed large again when Keith penned / compiled a piece on Monkee, Davy Jones’s rarely-covered June 11 1968 trip to Manchester’s former Belle Vue Zoo & Gardens to leave his mark in their (short-lived) ‘Walk of Fame’.
(26) Leafy Berkshire – Mega busy day preparing proposals and setting the wheels in motion on two new, rather illustrious projects; one involving Mike Randolph and his Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus images, the other, a TV idea circling around the legendary DJ, Dave Cash and some of his former colleagues. (A rather pleasant chat with the latter was also had this morning.)
- Canada – A rush in sales meant that the softback version of Marilyn climbed back up to the #2 position in the “Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( M ) > Monroe, Marilyn” section of Amazon Canada. While on the same day, on the same site, the paperback version was also spotted at #10 in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” listings.
(23) Canada – On Amazon Canada today, in the “Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( M ) > Monroe, Marilyn” section of the site, the hardback version of Marilyn was spotted at #21 and the softback at #35 It didn’t end. In the “Most Gifted” in Marilyn section, on the very same day, the softback version was placed at #9 while the hardback was at #16.
(18) America – Well, here are some fascinating statistics, found today on Amazon.com. Keith’s Marilyn was spotted at #5122 in the “Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature > Actors & Entertainers” section, at #5290 in the “Humor & Entertainment > Movies > Biographies” and at #6457 in the “Biographies & Memoirs > Specific Groups > Women” listings.
- Keith also had a most interesting conversation with Mr. Dave Cash today. ("The mooted project is moving along quite nicely, thanks, in case you're wondering.")
(16) America – Thanks to “Rebecca Cruzon” for her four-star review on Marilyn on Amazon.com. “Very interesting and down to earth,” she wrote.
(12) Canada – Well I never… too pleased for words. The paperback version of Marilyn suddenly returned to the #1 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada. “Unbelievable,” Keith screamed. And on the same day, on the same site, the same softback edition was at #5 in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” listings. “Wonderful, just wonderful, thank you, Canadians.”
(09) Italy – The Kindle version of Keith’s Marilyn, Gli ultimi giorni di Marilyn Monroe: Le relazioni pericolose, le trappole, il presunto suicidio: tutta la verità sulla fine, was spotted at n.22 in the “eBook Kindle > Arte, cinema e fotografia > Cinema e television” section of Amazon Italy.
(6) Leafy Berkshire - A most welcome, return visit to the fine diner, Barratt’s Bistro. "Top food, delightful conversation... what more can you ask for?"
(5) Leafy Berkshire - Work on the new Odeon Entertainment, Beatles programme moved-up another notch today, when Keith placed a call thru to Freda Kelly... who just happened to be relaxing on holiday. ("Thanks, Freda, you're a star!")
(4) South East London – Keith travelled to the Westminster Live Studios, on the Albert Embankment to tape an interview for the new Beatles documentary, which is being produced by Alan Byron for Odeon Entertainment.
(1/3) Leafy Berkshire – Mr Badman penned / compiled his latest Record Collector article; a tribute to the late, great, sadly missed Hot Chocolate singer, Errol Brown.
(26) Leafy Berkshire – Mega busy day preparing proposals and setting the wheels in motion on two new, rather illustrious projects; one involving Mike Randolph and his Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus images, the other, a TV idea circling around the legendary DJ, Dave Cash and some of his former colleagues. (A rather pleasant chat with the latter was also had this morning.)
- Canada – A rush in sales meant that the softback version of Marilyn climbed back up to the #2 position in the “Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( M ) > Monroe, Marilyn” section of Amazon Canada. While on the same day, on the same site, the paperback version was also spotted at #10 in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” listings.
(23) Canada – On Amazon Canada today, in the “Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( M ) > Monroe, Marilyn” section of the site, the hardback version of Marilyn was spotted at #21 and the softback at #35 It didn’t end. In the “Most Gifted” in Marilyn section, on the very same day, the softback version was placed at #9 while the hardback was at #16.
(18) America – Well, here are some fascinating statistics, found today on Amazon.com. Keith’s Marilyn was spotted at #5122 in the “Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature > Actors & Entertainers” section, at #5290 in the “Humor & Entertainment > Movies > Biographies” and at #6457 in the “Biographies & Memoirs > Specific Groups > Women” listings.
- Keith also had a most interesting conversation with Mr. Dave Cash today. ("The mooted project is moving along quite nicely, thanks, in case you're wondering.")
(16) America – Thanks to “Rebecca Cruzon” for her four-star review on Marilyn on Amazon.com. “Very interesting and down to earth,” she wrote.
(12) Canada – Well I never… too pleased for words. The paperback version of Marilyn suddenly returned to the #1 position in the “Best Sellers in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada. “Unbelievable,” Keith screamed. And on the same day, on the same site, the same softback edition was at #5 in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” listings. “Wonderful, just wonderful, thank you, Canadians.”
(09) Italy – The Kindle version of Keith’s Marilyn, Gli ultimi giorni di Marilyn Monroe: Le relazioni pericolose, le trappole, il presunto suicidio: tutta la verità sulla fine, was spotted at n.22 in the “eBook Kindle > Arte, cinema e fotografia > Cinema e television” section of Amazon Italy.
(6) Leafy Berkshire - A most welcome, return visit to the fine diner, Barratt’s Bistro. "Top food, delightful conversation... what more can you ask for?"
(5) Leafy Berkshire - Work on the new Odeon Entertainment, Beatles programme moved-up another notch today, when Keith placed a call thru to Freda Kelly... who just happened to be relaxing on holiday. ("Thanks, Freda, you're a star!")
(4) South East London – Keith travelled to the Westminster Live Studios, on the Albert Embankment to tape an interview for the new Beatles documentary, which is being produced by Alan Byron for Odeon Entertainment.
(1/3) Leafy Berkshire – Mr Badman penned / compiled his latest Record Collector article; a tribute to the late, great, sadly missed Hot Chocolate singer, Errol Brown.
May 2015
(28) Canada – Six-days on, and Marilyn was placed at #2 in the “Most Gifted…” section on Amazon Canada… one place behind the actress’s only, officially-endorsed (co-authored) book, My Story. “How cool is that!”
(26) London – Logistical problems meant that Keith was unable to accept (from producer, Lucia Walker) an invitation to appear on today’s ITN News bulletin to talk about the eight photos taken of Marilyn Monroe by her friend, George Barris approximately 3 weeks before she tragically died.
(23) Leafy Berkshire – Aside from house renovations, our Mr. Badman spent the day doing more research on the forthcoming, new Beatles documentary.
(22) Canada – Early this day, Marilyn’s run at #1 in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada came to an end. The paperback had been in that position for precisely three weeks, four days. “Thanks to everyone who purchased it!”
- On the IMDB, Keith stood at No.25 in the “Most Popular People Born In Slough/ England/ UK” listing on the site.
(20) Leafy Berkshire – Another almighty catch-up with long-time friend, Daniel J.
(19) Leafy Berkshire – Further work on Cash’s project plus lengthy discussions with the “Geezer & A Blonde” proprietors, Alan G and Alexa M. “Yes, folks, the KISS movie project is finally underway again,” our Mr Badman announced afterwards.
(18) Leafy Berkshire –Further business-related discussions with Dave Cash. Keith also prepared / outlined his video show for this year’s Beatles Convention in Liverpool.
(16/23) BBC Four – The award-nominated, four-year old, 2-part documentary, Queen: Days of Our Lives was repeated on this channel.
(11) Canada – For two straight weeks now, Keith’s Marilyn stood at #1 in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada. While in the “Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > (M) > Monroe, Marilyn” section of the site, the December 2013, softback, re-print edition resided at the #18 position.
-Leafy Berkshire – Keith had a most enjoyable conversation with Status Quo’s songwriter/ collaborator and long-time close friend, Bob Young. A rather interesting new project was discussed. More news soon!
(9) Canada – You’ll never believe this but it was still there. For 12-straight days, Marilyn was still in the #1 position in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(6/7) Leafy Berkshire – Certainly comes round fast…it’s that time again, and Record Collector magazine came a'knocking for another piece. This month, Peter Gabriel’s never repeated 1982 appearance on ITV / LWT’s The South Bank Show.
(4) Canada – Bank Holiday Monday saw Marilyn STILL in the top slot of the “Most Gifted In Monroe, Marilyn” section of Amazon Canada. "Been there for a week, ya know…Happy Holiday!"
(1) Canada – What a splendid start to the month. A quick peruse of the Amazon Canada book charts see Keith’s Marilyn STILL in the #1 position in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” section. “Onwards and upwards,” said Keith.
(26) London – Logistical problems meant that Keith was unable to accept (from producer, Lucia Walker) an invitation to appear on today’s ITN News bulletin to talk about the eight photos taken of Marilyn Monroe by her friend, George Barris approximately 3 weeks before she tragically died.
(23) Leafy Berkshire – Aside from house renovations, our Mr. Badman spent the day doing more research on the forthcoming, new Beatles documentary.
(22) Canada – Early this day, Marilyn’s run at #1 in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada came to an end. The paperback had been in that position for precisely three weeks, four days. “Thanks to everyone who purchased it!”
- On the IMDB, Keith stood at No.25 in the “Most Popular People Born In Slough/ England/ UK” listing on the site.
(20) Leafy Berkshire – Another almighty catch-up with long-time friend, Daniel J.
(19) Leafy Berkshire – Further work on Cash’s project plus lengthy discussions with the “Geezer & A Blonde” proprietors, Alan G and Alexa M. “Yes, folks, the KISS movie project is finally underway again,” our Mr Badman announced afterwards.
(18) Leafy Berkshire –Further business-related discussions with Dave Cash. Keith also prepared / outlined his video show for this year’s Beatles Convention in Liverpool.
(16/23) BBC Four – The award-nominated, four-year old, 2-part documentary, Queen: Days of Our Lives was repeated on this channel.
(11) Canada – For two straight weeks now, Keith’s Marilyn stood at #1 in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada. While in the “Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > (M) > Monroe, Marilyn” section of the site, the December 2013, softback, re-print edition resided at the #18 position.
-Leafy Berkshire – Keith had a most enjoyable conversation with Status Quo’s songwriter/ collaborator and long-time close friend, Bob Young. A rather interesting new project was discussed. More news soon!
(9) Canada – You’ll never believe this but it was still there. For 12-straight days, Marilyn was still in the #1 position in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” section on Amazon Canada.
(6/7) Leafy Berkshire – Certainly comes round fast…it’s that time again, and Record Collector magazine came a'knocking for another piece. This month, Peter Gabriel’s never repeated 1982 appearance on ITV / LWT’s The South Bank Show.
(4) Canada – Bank Holiday Monday saw Marilyn STILL in the top slot of the “Most Gifted In Monroe, Marilyn” section of Amazon Canada. "Been there for a week, ya know…Happy Holiday!"
(1) Canada – What a splendid start to the month. A quick peruse of the Amazon Canada book charts see Keith’s Marilyn STILL in the #1 position in the “Most Gifted in Monroe, Marilyn” section. “Onwards and upwards,” said Keith.
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