This page will contain news stories about Nick Lowe, as they become available.Nick LoweCover of The Convincer (2001)Nick Lowe (born March 24, 1949) is a rock and roll singer-songwriter and producer. Born in Walton-on-Thames, England, he began his recording career in 1966 as a member of Kippington Lodge, founded with his friend Brinsley Schwarz, which released a few singles on Parlophone. Three years later Kippington Lodge had changed its name to Brinsley Schwarz and its musical focus to country- and blues-rock. Lowe's best-known song from the Brinsley Schwarz era is probably "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding," which was a major hit for Elvis Costello in 1979. In 1976, Lowe released "So It Goes" b/w "Heart of the City", the first single on the Stiff Records label where he was in-house producer (the label's first EP was Lowe's 1977 four-track release Bowi, apparently recorded in response to David Bowie's contemporary LP Low!) . On this and other labels, Lowe would go on to produce The Damned's Damned Damned Damned and many albums by Elvis Costello, including My Aim Is True, This Year's Model, and Armed Forces. Lowe's best-known song from this era is probably "I Knew the Bride When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll" (a reworking of Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell," a.k.a. "Teenage Wedding"). On the 1977 Live Stiffs compilation with a pickup band called Last Chicken in the Shop, he virtually sneers out his contempt for all concerned; in 1985, fronting Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit on the album The Rose of England, he hasn't changed the words, but the tone is entirely different, even affectionate. Other well-known Lowe songs include "Cruel to Be Kind," "I Love The Sound of Breaking Glass," and "All Men Are Liars." After leaving Brinsley Schwarz in the mid-1970s, Lowe began playing in Rockpile with Dave Edmunds. Because they had record contracts with different labels, there is only one official Rockpile album, from the very end of the collaboration--1980's Seconds of Pleasure, featuring the Lowe songs "When I Write The Book" and "Teacher Teacher"--but all of Lowe's and Edmunds' solo albums from the period were effectively Rockpile albums. In 1979, Lowe married country singer Carlene Carter, step-daughter of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Carlene's father is country singer Carl Smith. The marriage with Lowe lasted until the mid 80's, but they remained friends, and Lowe remained close to the Carter/Cash family; he and Johnny Cash played and recorded together, and Cash recorded several of his songs. Lowe was also a member of Little Village with John Hiatt, Ry Cooder, and Jim Keltner. In 1992, "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding" was covered by Curtis Stigers on the soundtrack album to The Bodyguard, an album that sold over 15 million copies. Because Lowe received royalties from these sales, he suddenly found himself a millionaire. Freed from commercial constraints, Lowe has recorded more solo albums to critical acclaim. Discography
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Freed from commercial constraints, Lowe has recorded more solo albums to critical acclaim. Mellencamp's sound is cited as a major influence by fellow midwesterners Sheryl Crow, Garth Brooks, Joan Osborne, and Kid Rock. Because Lowe received royalties from these sales, he suddenly found himself a millionaire. "Trouble No More" followed in mid-2003 (2003 in music), a quickly-recorded collection of rootsy bluesy covers of artists such as Robert Johnson and Lucinda Williams. In 1992, "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding" was covered by Curtis Stigers on the soundtrack album to The Bodyguard, an album that sold over 15 million copies. 2001 in music) found Mellencamp teaming up with artists such Chuck D and India.Arie to deliver a more laid back record with "Cuttin' Heads", spawning the single "Peaceful World". Lowe was also a member of Little Village with John Hiatt, Ry Cooder, and Jim Keltner. The early 21st century (e.g. The marriage with Lowe lasted until the mid 80's, but they remained friends, and Lowe remained close to the Carter/Cash family; he and Johnny Cash played and recorded together, and Cash recorded several of his songs. In 1999 Mellencamp covered his own tunes as well as those by Bob Dylan and the Drifters for his album "Rough Harvest," one of two albums he owed Mercury Records to fulfill his contract (the other was "The Best That I Could Do", a best-of collection) (1999 in music). Carlene's father is country singer Carl Smith. Issued a day before his 47th birthday in 1998, his self-titled debut for Columbia Records included the songs "Your Life is Now" and "I'm Not Running Anymore". In 1979, Lowe married country singer Carlene Carter, step-daughter of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Mellencamp left Mercury after the 1994 disc. Because they had record contracts with different labels, there is only one official Rockpile album, from the very end of the collaboration--1980's Seconds of Pleasure, featuring the Lowe songs "When I Write The Book" and "Teacher Teacher"--but all of Lowe's and Edmunds' solo albums from the period were effectively Rockpile albums. Happy Go Lucky which blended heavier dance rhythms with his now signature folk-rock style with the aid of dance producer Junior Vasquez. After leaving Brinsley Schwarz in the mid-1970s, Lowe began playing in Rockpile with Dave Edmunds. After a 1994 heart attack, Mellencamp returned with Mr. Other well-known Lowe songs include "Cruel to Be Kind," "I Love The Sound of Breaking Glass," and "All Men Are Liars.". By 1993's (1993 in music) Human Wheels, Mellencamp's critical reception was solid and Dance Naked (1994 in music) spawned his biggest hit in years, "Wild Night" (a cover of Van Morrison's song, in the form of a duet with Me'Shell NdegeOcello). On the 1977 Live Stiffs compilation with a pickup band called Last Chicken in the Shop, he virtually sneers out his contempt for all concerned; in 1985, fronting Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit on the album The Rose of England, he hasn't changed the words, but the tone is entirely different, even affectionate. It generated several more singles, including "Paper in Fire" and "Cherry Bomb". "Teenage Wedding"). His following LP, 1987's The Lonesome Jubilee was departure from his earlier material; it incorporated country and folk influences (see 1987 in music). Lowe's best-known song from this era is probably "I Knew the Bride When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll" (a reworking of Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell," a.k.a. Mellencamp, now fully asserting his power as a hitmaker, changed his billing to simply John Mellencamp and made waves by refusing to allow alcohol or tobacco companies to sponsor his tours. On this and other labels, Lowe would go on to produce The Damned's Damned Damned Damned and many albums by Elvis Costello, including My Aim Is True, This Year's Model, and Armed Forces. The album's lyrics were socially aware, with several songs focusing on the plight of the American family farmer, and Mellencamp soon helped organize Farm Aid with Willie Nelson. In 1976, Lowe released "So It Goes" b/w "Heart of the City", the first single on the Stiff Records label where he was in-house producer (the label's first EP was Lowe's 1977 four-track release Bowi, apparently recorded in response to David Bowie's contemporary LP Low!) . He rectified this in some quarters with the release of Scarecrow in (1985). Lowe's best-known song from the Brinsley Schwarz era is probably "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding," which was a major hit for Elvis Costello in 1979. Despite his popular success, Mellencamp fared less well with critics who tended to view him as a derivative heartland rocker in the mold of Bob Seger. Three years later Kippington Lodge had changed its name to Brinsley Schwarz and its musical focus to country- and blues-rock. With a major hit under his belt, Mellencamp insisted on changing his billing to John Cougar Mellencamp (compromising by keeping the stage name as well as his true last name) for the 1983 follow-up, Uh-Huh, which was another top-10 hit and spawned several hit singles. Born in Walton-on-Thames, England, he began his recording career in 1966 as a member of Kippington Lodge, founded with his friend Brinsley Schwarz, which released a few singles on Parlophone. (The former being an unlikely radio hit with its lyrics referring to S&M.). Nick Lowe (born March 24, 1949) is a rock and roll singer-songwriter and producer. The hit singles "Hurt So Good" and "Jack and Diane" sent the album to the top of the charts. Untouched Takeaway (live) (2004). After one more album with Riva, Mellencamp signed with Mercury Records and released his breakthrough album, American Fool, in 1982 (see 1982 in music). The Convincer (2001). Female rocker Pat Benatar recorded "I Need a Lover" and released the song as a single from her debut album "In the Heat of the Night.". The Doings (box set) (1999). Riva added this song to the next album, John Cougar (1979) to minor success. Dig My Mood (1998). He signed to the tiny Riva Records label and recorded 1978's A Biography, unreleased in the US, but which yielded a hit in Australia ("I Need A Lover"). The Impossible Bird (1994). The album was a failure, and Mellencamp lost his contract with MCA Records. The Wilderness Years (compilation) (1991). DeFries insisted that Mellencamp's first album, Chestnut Street Incident, a collection of covers and derivative originals, be released under the stage name Johnny Cougar, a move Mellencamp claims was made without his knowledge and against his will. Party of One (1990). At age 24, Mellencamp, determined to break into the music business, moved to New York City and signed on with agent Tony DeFries (at the time well-known for representing David Bowie). Basher: The Best of Nick Lowe (compilation) (1989). He eloped with his pregnant girlfriend at seventeen and began performing with a band the following year. Pinker and Prouder than Previous (1988). As a child, Mellencamp suffered from spina bifida and he had a troubled childhood marked by several brushes with the law. Nick's Knack (compilation) (1986). John Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951 in Seymour, Indiana) is an American singer and songwriter, known for a long and successful recording and performing career highlighted by a series of 1980s hits, including "Jack and Diane", and by his role in the Farm Aid charity event. The Rose of England (1985). 2003 Trouble No More. 16 All Time Lowes (compilation) (1984). 2001 Cuttin' Heads. Nick Lowe & His Cowboy Outfit (1984). 1998 John Mellencamp. The Abominable Showman (1983). Happy Go Lucky. Nick the Knife (1982). 1996 Mr. Labour of Lust (1979). 1994 Dance Naked. as Pure Pop for Now People). 1993 Human Wheels. Jesus of Cool (1978) (released in the U.S. 1991 Whenever We Wanted. 1989 Big Daddy. 1987 The Lonesome Jubilee. 1985 Scarecrow. 1983 Uh-Huh. 1982 American Fool. 1980 Nothin' Matters and What If It Did. 1980 Night Dancin'. 1979 Johnny Cougar. 1979 John Cougar. 1978 A Biography. 1977 The Kid Inside. 1976 Chestnut Street Incident. |