EPISODE · Feb 15, 2025 · 57 MIN
Playing Bass for Queen: An Interview with Neil Fairclough from The Deccan Traps
from Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews · host Phil Aston
Neil Fairclough is bassist for the brand-new British rock band The Deccan Traps AND the current touring bassist for Queen! Hear how Neil landed his dream gig alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor, what it’s really like stepping on stage with one of rock’s biggest legends, and the inside scoop on The Deccan Traps’ debut album (featuring a special cameo by Brian May himself!). If you love soaring vocals, powerful riffs, and classic British rock vibes, you won’t want to miss this one. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and keep spinning those discs—because music is the healer and the doctor!”Please Support Now Spinning MagazineBecome a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime) https://www.patreon.com/nowspinningJoin the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZSsMr4k8ZVlrJ8MUYR4GA/joinOr make a donation via Ko-Fi: https://kofi.com/nowspinningmagazinewithphilastonThe Now Spinning Magazine Merch Shop is now open! https://nowspinningmagazine.co.uk/Thank you everyone for being part of my journey and supporting me. Phil :) Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine
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Neil Fairclough is bassist for the brand-new British rock band The Deccan Traps AND the current touring bassist for Queen! Hear how Neil landed his dream gig alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor, what it’s really like stepping on stage with one of rock’s biggest legends, and the inside scoop on The Deccan Traps’ debut album (featuring a special cameo by Brian May himself!). If you love soaring vocals, powerful riffs, and classic British rock vibes, you won’t want to miss this one. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and keep spinning those discs—because music is the healer and the doctor!”Please Support Now Spinning MagazineBecome a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime) https://www.patreon.com/nowspinningJoin the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZSsMr4k8ZVlrJ8MUYR4GA/joinOr make a donation via Ko-Fi: https://kofi.com/nowspinningmagazinewithphilastonThe Now Spinning Magazine Merch Shop is now open! https://nowspinningmagazine.co.uk/Thank you everyone for being part of my journey and supporting me. Phil :) Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine
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