Name: Legless In Manila And Knocking On Your Brain
Brand: Kevin Coyne

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MIG00312

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Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-23

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Kevin Coyne

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Classic

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Made in Germany

Kevin Coyne was a multi-talented artist known for his skills as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, painter, poet, and writer. Born in Derby, England on January 27, 1944, he studied art and developed a love for American blues music during his youth. After working as a social therapist and psychiatric nurse for several years, Coyne signed a record deal in 1969 and formed the band Siren. His solo career took off with the release of his powerful album "Marjory Razorblade" in 1973. Throughout his career, Coyne remained uncompromising in his musical style and gained recognition for his unique blend of blues and music hall comedy with a punk edge. He continued to create music, write books, exhibit paintings until his death on December 2nd, 2004.

Coyne's move to Germany allowed him to further explore his talents as a writer and painter. He published four books and held numerous exhibitions throughout Europe that received positive reviews. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Coyne also acted on stage in German musicals. His sons Eugene and Robert joined him on recordings later in his career.

Diagnosed with lung fibrosis in 2002, Kevin Coyne passed away peacefully at home. His wife Helmi continues to release recordings he made before his death under Kevin's own Turpentine Records label.

Newest Listed Items

Two Coyne classics from 1983 and 1997 reissued as a double CD - including top German musicians Ali Neander (Rodgau Monotones), Tom Liwa (Flowerpornos), Ralf Gustke (Gianna Nannini) and Willy Wagner (Rio Reiser) and special guests: Gary Lucas (g) played with Captain Beefheart, Jim Buckley, Nick Cave and many more. Many musicians have become better known, but few have done more good work or been in the business longer than Kevin Coyne. Before Coyne moved from England to his new home in Nuremberg, Germany, and got a handle on his depression and alcohol problems, "Legless In Manila" with English backing musicians Steve Lamb (b), David Sheen (dr) and Peter Hope-Evans (harm) was the last work made in his old home country. By the '90s, Coyne had re-established himself as a true underground force, releasing a steady stream of albums of dizzying variety (and availability). On the 1997 album "Knocking On Your Brain," top German musicians such as Ali Neander (Rodgau Monotones), Tom Liwa (Flowerpornoes), Ralf Gustke (Gianna Nannini) and Willy Wagner (Rio Reiser Band) accompanied him. Special guest on the CD is Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley, Nick Cave, Lou Reed). Outstanding his slide guitar on the opening track "Wonderland", great as always Kevin's vocals and interpretations, his lyrics and his improvisations, over twenty songs were recorded in three days.

Legless In Manila And Knocking On Your Brain

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Discover Legless In Manila & Knocking On Your Brain by Kevin Coyne. Reissued as a double CD with top German musicians and special guests. Made in Germany.