Talk:The Bevis Frond

Accent
Can you explain to me how a 'Walthamstow' accent is different from say a Leyton accent?

Can't put it in words; you have to have lived in London for a good while to be able to pick out the slight differences Martyn Smith 21:30, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Not true at all. There is no difference (I live in Walthamstow, for the record) and I cannot locate any sources that support the notion of a distinct Walthamstow accent. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Polkatronixx (talk • contribs) 12:09, 4 February 2014 (UTC)

Speaking a someone Hackney-born who lived in various parts of North and East London for a very long time, I can say there's certainly a difference between North and East London, but none between different parts of East London. Once you go further east (i.e. Dagenham, Romford etc then 'estuary English' kicks in. Recidivist23 (talk) 11:58, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

Blockbusters
Are you sure this man didn't appear on Blockbusters rather than Countdown? I seem to remember its being Bob Holness who asked him about it, rather than Richard Whiteley. Of course I was also adamant that Constant Hot Water had Marti Cane in it rather than Pat Phoenix.


 * It was definitely Countdown, there's video evidence --Nicdafis (talk) 08:35, 20 May 2024 (UTC)

Speedy deletion
I suspect that this was nominated for speedy deletion by an anonymous vandal, but just in case not, there's ample evidence for the notability of the Bevis Frond, even if it's not given in this article. Saloman/Frond is one of the most prolific and well-known British progressive rock artists ever. Frond albums are regularly reviewed in the independent and mainstream press. Some Googling (which unfortunately I don't have time to do right now) will doubtless turn up a wealth of reliable sources. On the success of his music, Saloman launched a record label, a progressive rock magazine, and long-running semi-annual international rock festival. —Psychonaut (talk) 23:03, 9 December 2007 (UTC)


 * I completely agree. I just happened by this page a few minutes ago, and a quick google search reveals writeups by All Music Guide, Trouser Press, and an NPR interview.  Plus they have something like 20 albums out on various independent labels, not to mention an inclusion within Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Second Psychedelic Era, 1976-1995.  I'll add some of this to the article when I have time in a couple of days.  --Joelmills (talk) 23:12, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
 * But I don't think the anon is a vandal. --Joelmills (talk) 23:15, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
 * I have removed the speedy tag and inserted a comment that they have recorded many albums on various independent labels based on Joelmills comment above. If some one could work up a discography and add a few references it would help to keep the article from being nominated again. Dsmdgold (talk) 00:18, 10 December 2007 (UTC)


 * By the way, please note that anyone other than the article's creator may remove a speedy tag that is believed to have been placed in error. Dsmdgold (talk) 00:20, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
 * For some reason I misremembered that I had started this article. Sorry about that. —Psychonaut (talk) 18:53, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Nevermind - I didn't see the bit of the article talking about Nick's work with Mary Lou Lord

Discography and release dates
I've filled in some gaps in the discography and put the albums in the order of original release date. Some albums were listed against the Reckless US issue dates rather than the original UK Woronzow release dates. I've used Martin C. Strong's The Great Indie Discography as a source - this lists both the month and year of release for both the Woronzow and Reckless releases.--Michig (talk) 15:45, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

Nick's Long Hair
A photo graph or consultation with Nick's hair dresser is required to verify the length of Nick's hair.

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Date of birth
I added his DOB, from his personal Facebook profile. Hopefully this is sufficient, I don't have his birth certificate... Recidivist23 (talk) 11:53, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello - I undid that edit, then noticed your post here afterward. Nick's birthdate might be relevant somewhere in the article, but not in the intro, and not in parentheses. I don't think we typically insert band members' birthdates into band articles -- there might be guidance on that somewhere. FYI, you were logged out when you made that edit. Eric talk 14:59, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Ok, apparently I'm now completely logged in. I'm not sure how you establish your 'factual information' regarding 'dates of birth of band members', WP is full of them. Just leave things be, OK? What harm is done?? Recidivist23 (talk) 07:28, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello - I don't know what you mean by establish your 'factual information'. As I surmised in my above post, it turns out there is guidance on this topic at WP:BLPSPS, WP:BLPPRIVACY (on the same page), and possibly elsewhere. Eric talk 10:35, 28 September 2020 (UTC)