Trevor Williams - Spookey & the creation of British Soul Part 1

The Black Spy Podcast Season 5, Episode 0010

Trevor Williams - Spookey &

the creation of British Soul Part 1

 

This week Carlton explores the Black British soul music scene, with one of the guys who was lived it and made it happen - Trevor Williams.

In addition to the music Trevor explains to Carlton how he ventured out to make a name for himself and his close school friends by breaking into the music scene of the mid 1970's when Black British soul bands were a rarity. However in this show, as is normally the case with Carlton, he digs beneath the surface to find out why Trevor took this route.

What was home and school life like for the young Trevor?

What challenges did Britain's Imperial children of colour undergo in what one called the empire's motherland, Britain?

How did Trevor's Jamaican parents cope with the hostilities of the time?

How did Trevor's parents obtain housing and work?

How did Trevor's entrepreneurial mother achieve her goals?

What did Trevor's hard working father think of Trevor's venture into the music industry. Was Trevor musically gifted?

What barriers were put in Spookey's way as they created the band?

And were the band aware of how cutthroat the industry was that they were entering?

Consequently, we gain a feel of the trails and tribulations the band went through to climb the ladder to achieve some success in the music industry, as well as being one of the groups that lead the way for a home grown British version of that most American of musical genres Rhythm and Blues' - Soul Music.

This episode solely covers part one of this truly interesting sit down with Spookey and Sweet Sensation's star, Trevor Williams, don't miss part two.

This episode is another must hear Black Spy Podcast show, which was released on Monday 15th of August 2022

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