oneallanclarke That point about the NME writers; there was a time, probably 84-87ish, where I’d sometimes decide whether to read a feature or not, depending who the interviewer was. Stuart Maconie, Mat Snow, DHM…At times they were just as important to me as the bands they were interviewing.
There’s a great story about someone overhearing Brian Glanville on the tube after reporting on a Chelsea game. Deep in analytical flow, he paused and told his mate “By the way, I thought the ref was an absolute wanker”