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Derek Holt Founding Member of Climax Blues Band Live From Spain

from Interviewing the Legends: Rock Stars & Celebs · host Rock Raymond

Derek Holt has written, sung, and played on hit records; toured with bands throughout the world; has managed a studio that consistently produced hit singles of the 90s; writes and produces music for film, and television.But Derek Holt is most recognized for being a founding member/singer/songwriter and musician for the legendary Climax Blues Band. He was their guitarist but later switched to bass and keyboards.  During the late seventies the Climax Blues Band produced a string of self-penned singles and albums, which not only sold well but also received considerable critical acclaim.The Climax Blues Band released 19 albums and had Hits with "Couldn't Get It Right" and "I Love You" which was written and performed by Derek Holt. "Couldn't Get It Right" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977, and "I Love You" peaked at No. 12 in 1981.Please welcome multi-instrumentalist-singer-songwriter most recognized as being a founding member for THE CLIMAX BLUES BAND… DEREK HOLT to Interviewing the Legends….PurchaseCLIMAX BLUES BANDAn Illustrated History Volume OneVolume Two Shining On 1977-1982 is in preparation. We will keep all of you who registered interest for Volume One updated on progress.If you have not previously registered your interest and would like to do so for Volume Two, please click here.Or visit www.moonshineeditions.comReviews for Volume One‘A candid and sensitive portrayal of the band’s early history make it a must-read… the band close-up and personal; buy the book, it’s a fascinating read and the ultimate collectible.’ – Blues Matters!‘What a story it is…chock full of great photos… pretty much a book covering every aspect of the band… If you’re a fan of Climax or indeed this period of British blues-rock, this is an absolute must-have. Roll on Volume Two.’ – Blues in BritainThe Back Story:Climax Blues Band – An Illustrated History: Volume One – Using the Power 1968-1977 is a profusely illustrated, privately produced, and funded, limited edition book with detailed text and hundreds of illustrations, produced to high values of production.A4 format, estimated weight 1.5 kgHardback, laminate board cover280 pages, color throughoutText of ca. 150,000 wordsMore than 550 rare and previously unpublished photographs, posters, stage passes and promotional ephemeraPrice: £45 plus shippingFor more informationvisitwww.moonshineeditions.com For more informationAboutDEREK HOLTVisitwww.facebook.com/derekholtmusicFacebookwww.facebook.com/moonshineeditions/?modal=admin_todo_tourMoonshine editions RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOKENTITLEDTHE ROCK STAR CHRONICLESSERIES ONECHRONICLES, TRUTHS, CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS THAT SET US FREE …Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.comFeaturing over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST BOOK REVIEW-By Literary Titan (5) STARShttps://www.youtube.com/embed/tIC0TNgOdr4Support us on PayPal!

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