Wow ! This is very interesting what Syd has posted.Perhaps it will spark some life into the site ! I must admit when I first read his post I assumed these were the same recordings that appeared on i tunes a few years ago.But they are NOT.They are indeed unheard and unreleased tracks ! ! I have only heard them briefly... more

Please check out http://www.myspace.com/mikidallonproductions where one can find 10 unreleased recordings. I have only listened to some sample files but could it be that it´s the 1964/65-era PIRATES sans(!) Kidd? As I said I could only listen to the samples so far but they don´t really sound like Kidd to me. Would... more

If anyone remembers Johnny Kidd & THe Pirates playing at the Crown Hall, Rayleigh, I'd love to hear from you as as researching this music venue of which so little is known.

Hi Guys and Girls, Girls - not so many of them on this discussion site. It has come to something when you start talking about Rod Stewart on the Johnny Kidd site. Leaving that aside - how about a little help. I am doing a follow up album to 'Full Throttle No Brakes' later this year and would like to dedicate a couple... more

I'll tell you something that's crossed my mind over the years.....( not strictly Kidd/Pirates-related but we're not exactly regimental on here are we....) When Mick Taylor left the Stones, they reputedly cast the net far and wide for a British/English guitar player who could handle rhythm and lead duties and mix it up ... more

The current issue of 'Record Collector'(May)features a four page review of a live concert that was recorded at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium during October '64.Featured performers included James Brown,Chuck Berry,The Rolling Stones,The Beach Boys,Marvin Gaye,and amongst others and no doubt thanks to The Beatles... more

I've thought this for a while now,and it has come back to me with Mick's sad passing,that why has nobody written a biography of the man?His life as a musician would make a fascinating read,just weigh this one up.Starts off as the very young guitarist,alongside two schoolboy mates,of Johnny Kidd.Scores a couple of hit... more

I watched this recently made film telling the story of the rise of Dr.Feelgood last Friday night and then promptly watched it again on Sunday night.Totally great film and it really does the band justice.Wilko Johnson is a constant figure during the picture and is interviewed frequently.As you would expect he pays... more

Hi, there has been talk lately of no new subject post due to the recent very sad loss and nobody feeling like saying very much. I would like to start a new subject post. I have a CD album called "Brit Rock - Back On Track" Pool CD026 dated 2001. This CD, originaly Swedish now re-released over here, contains British... more

I noticed that there have been no posts here for 3 weeks.Clearly we are still all in shock over the passing of Mick and probably the realisation that after more than 50 years The Pirates have finally come to an end.Let's hope however that we can keep the memories of a truly great band alive for ever and hopefully keep ... more

I also listened to Sounds of the sixties this morning keith, yes Mick wil never be forgotten along with Johnny he will always be with us. Regards Louie.

Another Johnny Kidd disc today on Sounds of the Sixties !This tme it was "Ecstasy" whch was requested by Alan Wheeler former secretary of the Johnny Kidd Appreciation Socety.Brian Matthew did a very detailed resume of Mick's career. Mick - like Johnny Kidd - will never be forgotten ! Keith Roberts

Mick Stewart sends his condolences, on Micks guest book. Louie.

Brian Matthew played "Shakin' all over" last Saturday on Sounds of the Sixties.On their website they show the track- listing and alongside "Shakin" there is a wonderful colour photo of the lads which I don't ever remember seeing before!I do however remember the backdrop and the dry ice effect from one of the TV... more

Realy should have sent condolences to Johnny and Frank they must be devastated. Louie.

What are we going to do now Micks gone, I feel so sad, don't know what to do,played all my albums till they almost melted. feeling so sad for Micks wife son and family. Love to all Louie

With a link from Mick's own website,there is a nice tribute still available to listen to from BBC Radio Wiltshire's Geoff Barker.Geoff,who penned the introduction notes to 'Shakin' At The Beeb',plays a couple of live Pirates tracks,'Honey Hush' from Paul McCartney,which of course Mick played on alongside various other ... more

Wanda Jackson, the incredible Queen of Rockabilly, has a new single coming out January 2010. It will be released on 45rpm record and mp3 but NOT on compact disc!!! The record was produced in Nashville by Jack White of the White Stripes! The B side is none other than "Shakin' All Over"! Please read these quotes from... more

Mick Green's passing reminds me again that Johnny Kidd & the Pirates have remained my favorite pre-Beatles British rock 'n' roll band. Even the U. S. radio station WFMU made mention of Green's passing and played a Kidd & Pirates tune on Thursday this week (www.wfmu.org). Not many Yanks know about Johnny Kidd & the... more

For anyone who hasn't yet seen it - check out the hundreds of messages left on Mick's site www.mickgreen.co.uk. The Pirates own wesite took 1800 hits in the first 40 hours after Mick's death and now, 3 days later that total has risen to a staggering 6407 hits.