Alec Paolo - The Action remaster guru
Simply one of, if not my favourite, 1960's band The Action had their back catalouge released via Cherry Red in 2018 with a spectacular release featuring previously unreleased demos and studio outtakes all overseen by Alex Paolo. Interview originally published 5.8.18: As previously covered for Louder Than War 1960’s mod band The Action are scheduled to have their entire career released via Grapefruit/Cherry Red Records with a lovingly compiled 4 CD/limited edition vinyl release, set to be released in October 2018. Alec Palao has had the task of compiling and remastering the tracks for the collection, which he has done magnificently. Matt Mead chats to Alec for Louder Than War to get his version of events. What do you remember your very first musical memory? What was the first record you bought? Who were your first musical heroes? Have you ever played in any bands? Hmm, growing up in Crouch End (north London) my first real recollection of pop music – if not a subliminal absorpti...