One Summer - Should've been bigger than The Stone Roses
One Summer were the band that were formed by members of Manchester’s The High with a couple of mates, plus a backing of entourage from some of the north’s capitol hot spot. Having been a fan of The High for many a year it was an absolute pleasure to conduct this interview with members of the band, their manager and Pete Mitchell (RIP) who I spoke to before his tragic passing. This interview predates the bands reunion for Colin White’s Vinyl Revival anniversary celebration at the Ruby Lounge where the band reformed for a one off gig. This appeared on Louder Than War 21.4.17: “One Summer – why aren’t they bigger than the Roses?” There have been many many bands who’ve held the title ‘should’ve been bigger’ and one of the great lost bands that should’ve certainly been bigger are Manchester band One Summer. Twenty years after the band split their ex-manager, with the help of Vinyl Revival Recordings, are releasing their debut release for the forthcoming Record Store Day 10th anniversary. Lo...