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Thursday 22nd July 2004 KEVIN AYERS Kevin Ayers is one of the pioneers of the British Psychedelic movement and progressive rock or "prog rock". He gave a rare interview to our reporter Nicola Stanbridge.  Kevin Ayers was a contemporary and once musical partner of Syd Barrett and was part of the band Soft Machine with Robert Wyatt. Rather aptly marking the 40th anniversary of the Summer of Love, Kevin has stepped out of reclusive obscurity and released his first album in 15 years. On "The Unfairground" he colaborated with a host of younger bands who now hold him up as a hero and inspiration. You can hear extracts below. LISTEN TO EXTRACTS FROM THE ALBUM:   ONLY HEAVEN KNOWS FRIENDS AND STRANGERS WALK ON WATERThe interview took place at the London home of artist and friend Tim Shepard, who created the album cover of The Unfairground (he's occasionally audible in the background.) Kevin talks about his life, Robert Wyatt, Phil Manzanera from Roxy Music, Syd Barrett and David Bowie. He talks about William Burroughs - the inspiration for his band "The Soft Machine" and starts by explaining the meaning "The Unfairground". The BBC is not responsible for external websites |
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