International Musician Dec 1983

HOWARD JONES...............20
Flavour of the month or an
investment for the future? Chris
Maillard tries hard not to be cynical

UB40
Mike Nicholls celebrates
independence day

BAY CITY ROLLERS.............. 48
Old teen idols never die. . .some just
look like they have. An interview by
Tony Horkins
OZZY OSBOURNE............... 62
The Grandpappy of Heavy Metal
pours his heart out to Jill Eckersley
THE DANSESOCIETY.............72
Chris Roberts steps out with the Danse
Class of 84

FEATURES
PIRACY....................... 24
Tim No Beard Stocks plunders the
land of bootlegging and illegal
recording
QUOTES OF THE YEAR........... 28
Or How To Come Across As A
Misunderstood Intellectual
ON VIDEO.....................32
James Betteridge gets all digital

LLOYD RYANS DRUM CLINIC..... 34
Reggae drumming. . .the beat goes
on
PA COLUMN...................44
An evening with Jim Betteridge and
the Heywardless Haircut 100
THE MANAGERS................ 53
Rob Gretton talks to Adrian Deevoy
about Joy Division past, New Order
present and Factory future
BEATROUTE................... 59
A diagramatic breakdown of this
months Michael Schenker Group
WORKBENCH.................. 67
Phil DIYed in the wool Walsh deals
with interference on stage
RECORDING WORLD
STUDIO DIARY................ 115
Adrian Deevoy finally loses his grip
THE PRODUCERS............... 116
Chas de Whalley meets Alan
Shacklock, the man behind JoBoxers
and The Alarm
HOME TAPING................ 120
Nottingham band Fatal Charm
explain their home recording system
to Chris Maillard
STUDIO TEST.................. 124
The 4-track cassette plot thickens as
James Betteridge gets to grips with
the new Tascam 234 Syncaset
STUDIO OF THE MONTH......... 127
Chris Maillard eventually finds Utopia

EQUIPMENT TESTS
SYNTHCHECK
PLATEAU VOYETRA EIGHT.......75
Dont be shy, explore its modulation
department, advises Paul Fishman
DRUMCHECK -
LUDWIG STANDARD MARK II...... 80
Cheaper and better than its
predecessor? Bob Henrit thinks so

SOUNDCHECK
PHILIPS B6550 MIXER/BOOSTER. . . 83
Incorporating amp, speaker, cassette
deck, guitar input, mike input......
SOUNDCHECK
ALLIGATOR A30................ 86
What's small, green and pokey?
DRUMCHECK
KAY MEMORY RHYTHM MACHINE. 89
Small and cheap but does it sound it?
SYNTHCHECK
SEIL OPERA 6...................92
Doesn't quite get the Barren Seil of
approval but merits close
consideration
GUITARCHECK
WESTONE 1A & 1A BASS..........95
Ideal for the beginner and great for
Christmas

DRUMCHECK
SIMMONS CYMBAL............. 104
At last! The cymbal of Simmons
progression. . .and the chance to win
one too.

REGULAR ITEMS
FEEDBACK......................9
Cant live without him? Cant tell
mum? You can tell us
BUZZ........................ 14
Including an interview with The
Spinners on methedrine
FEELERS ON THE DEALERS....... 129
Billy Punter visits the shop with the
name as silly as his own: Allbang &
Strummit
NEWS........................ 133
Over the wall to product and
tradeland

International Musician was a UK musicians magazine published from 1974 to 1991. During the 1970s, the International Musician Magazine contained extensive interviews with many well known rock, pop, jazz, metal and indie recording artists. Interviews focused on the recording techniques, recording equipment and instrumentation favoured by the artists interviewed.

Very good condition - complete issue

All items are professionally packed in high quality rigid all cardboard mailers. We do not use board backed paper envelopes. Magazines are placed in cellophane bags and then taped inside the mailer to keep it free from corners where damage can occur.