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James Dean Bradfield interview

Manic Street Preachers

Generation terrorist James Dean Bradfield joined Gary Crowley for a one-hour Manics' special - catch the full highlights here...

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James Dean Bradfield in action

James Dean Bradfield, frontman of the Manic Street Preachers, was a very special guest on Lord Crowley of Pop's show.

Hot on the heels of the release of The Manics' reissues album, 'Lipstick Traces - A Secret History', which contains b-sides and rare tracks, he chatted about the band's history, their songs and their fans.

He also talked about his annoyance at the media's treatment of Richey James's disappearance and finally playing a good gig at Glastonbury.

Click on the links below to listen again to this unmissable interview:

Audio
James Dean Bradfield Part 1 - (8', 39")
Richey's disappearance, the Manic's special relationship with their fans and playing Glastonbury.

James Dean Bradfield Part 2 - (8', 03")
First trip to London and the formation of the band.

James Dean Bradfield Part 3 - (9', 36")
The band's literary influences, their early days and meeting Fidel Castro in Cuba.

James Dean Bradfield Part 4 - (8', 38")
Meeting members of The Clash, recording their many cover versions and what lies ahead.

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Why not listen to some of Gary Crowley's other star interviews online which include:The Clash Roger Daltrey, Paul Weller, Mick Jones and Paul Simonon, Oasis, Coldplay, Phil Collins, U2...

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