Watch the video above where I talk through the His-story of 'Alien Contact', Max Pluto and his magical gloves. In the beginning the Alien Contact idea was to experiment using a sampler and drum machine triggered by a unique glove which was a device I invented and for which I eventually obtained a UK patent for. It originated from a need for a person with physical impairments to play drums or keyboards. The idea was...
On the 14th of March 1979, Punishment of Luxury performed 'Puppet Life' live in the 'Alright Now' studio....
Gary Alikivi asked some great questions about the band and the responses are woven expertly in his blog. READ: FUNK OFF – The Punishment of Luxury & further tales of musical adventures. Included in this blog are some unusual, little known histories, members, strange events and of course some (Alien Contact) etc. Punilux Live 1979 Jimi, Mala, Brian, Steve and Nev As well as information on what the band is up to and...
We were aware that Eno was available but felt Mike had the key to what we wanted to achieve. Rather than spend time in the studio perfecting sounds we waited until we were finishing a UK tour and went straight into Eden studios in London and he captured nearly all of the songs in straight takes...
Watch Neville from Punishment of Luxury talking to Cherry Red Records Director of Catalogue John Reed. The chat touches on the band's history, infamous stories and the complete recordings 5CD box set 'Puppet Life' that Neville and John created together, which is out this week!Order your copy of 'Puppet Life' here: http://cherryred.co/puniluxpuppetlife ...
'One memory 40 years on' - Neville Luxury on 'Laughing Academy' at 40...
In the beginning of the gig, there was darkness and water covered the surface of the floor and in time there was light in the form of lasers courtesy of the kind and very helpful Hawkwind....