Nick Lowe

Nicholas Drain Lowe (born 24 March 1949), known as Nick Lowe, is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and producer. A noted figure in UK pub rock, power pop and new wave, Lowe has recorded a string of well-reviewed solo albums. Along with vocals, Lowe plays guitar, bass guitar, piano and harmonica. He is best known for his songs "Cruel to Be Kind" and "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass", as well as his production work with Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, and others. Lowe also wrote "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding", a hit for Costello. Lowe was previously in Brinsley Schwarz, before going solo.

Links to Peel
Peel was an avid fan of Brinsley Schwarz and after the group disbanded, was interested in it's members music solo careers, including Nick Drake, who did session for his show in 1977, whilst in Dave Edmunds Rockpile band.

Shows Played

 * 1976
 * 01 September 1976: Heart Of The City (7" - So It Goes / Heart Of The City) Stiff
 * 1977
 * 26 October 1977: Halfway To Paradise (7") Stiff
 * Nick Lowe - “I Love The Sound of Breaking Glass” (Official Video)
 * 17 February 1978: I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass (7") Radar
 * 15 August 1978: 'Born A Woman (EP-Bowi)' (Stiff)
 * 18 September 1978: 'Heart Of The City (Compilation LP-Heroes & Cowards)' (Stiff)
 * 1979
 * 21 May 1979: Cracking Up (7") Radar
 * 13 June 1979: Endless Grey Ribbon (LP - Labour Of Lust) Radar