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[]
As a fan of Brinsley Schwarz, Peel was understandably interested in the solo careers of the group's members following that group's demise, and Nick Lowe was the most successful of them, building a lasting reputation in the music business with his solo work and collaborations with other artists.. He didn't record a session for Peel in his own right, but did four with Brinsley Schwarz between 1971 and 1975 and one in 1977 as a member of Dave Edmunds Rockpile.
Shows Played[]
- 1976
- 23 August 1976: So It Goes (single) Stiff
- 24 August 1976: So It Goes (single) Stiff
- 25 August 1976: So It Goes (single) Stiff
- 26 August 1976: So It Goes (single) Stiff
- 27 August 1976: So It Goes (single) Stiff
- 30 August 1976: So It Goes (single) Stiff
- 01 September 1976: Heart Of The City (7" - So It Goes / Heart Of The City) Stiff
- 1977
- 25 May 1977: Endless Sleep (7" - Bowl) Stiff
- 05 October 1977: Heart Of The City (v/a album - Hits Greatest Stiffs) Stiff FIST 1
- 14 October 1977: I Don't Want The Night To End (7" - Halfway To Paradise) Stiff BUY 21
- 26 October 1977: Halfway To Paradise (7") Stiff BUY 21
- 23 November 1977: Halfway To Paradise (7") Stiff BUY 21
- 31 January 1978: I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass (7") Radar ADA 1
- 15 February 1978 (as Nick Lowe's Last Chicken In The Shop): I Knew The Bride (v/a album - Live Stiffs Live) Stiff GET 1
- 15 February 1978 (as Nick Lowe's Last Chicken In The Shop): Let's Eat (v/a album - Live Stiffs Live) Stiff GET 1
- 17 February 1978: I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass (7") Radar ADA 1
- 21 February 1978: I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass (7") Radar ADA 1
- 17 May 1978: Cruel To Be Kind (v/a 12" EP - Now See Them Live! - Special Pressing For Radio) Columbia/Capitol AS 443
- 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