Kevin Armstrong in conversation with David Eastaugh
https://www.kevin-armstrong.com/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Absolute-Beginner-Memoirs-least-known-guitarist/dp/1911036173
Armstrong was signed by Charlie Gillett's Oval Records in 1980 and formed the group Local Heroes SW9 and released two albums, Drip Dry Zone in 1980 and New Opium in 1981.
Armstrong took part in the recording of The Passions's third album Sanctuary, produced by Mick Glossop. The first single from that album was "Jump for Joy", which was released on 5 May 1982, followed by the album and the "Sanctuary" single on 18 September 1982.
Armstrong collaborated with David Bowie on the soundtrack for the film Absolute Beginners. He also played in the band for David Bowie's Live Aid appearance in 1985, and recorded the song "Dancing In The Street" with David Bowie and Mick Jagger.
He played guitar on the Iggy Pop 1986 album Blah Blah Blah and was musical director for Iggy Pop's world tour in 1986/87.
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