Rockin' Malaria Podcast

Episode 1 | Beginnings

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:18:47 GMT

The first episode covers the awakening of Mike and Opher's interest in music and recollections of attending some early gigs in the late 1960's, mostly around London and Hull.

Episode 6 | Interview with guitarist Les Nicol

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:19:05 GMT

Hull guitarist Les Nicol talks about his career, including stints touring the world with Leo Sayer's band plus playing with many name musicians in the USA. Les also reminisces on encounters with some very famous musicians and singers, plus memories of his early days and friendships with the likes of Mick Ronson.

Episode 5 | British Blues

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:12:40 GMT

Memories of the beginnings of the British blues scene in London and Hull in the late 1960's.

Episode 4 | The early days of some famous bands/musicians

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:12:38 GMT

Collecting records and listening to music. The underground scene in London in the 1960's vs Merseybeat, plus catching future stars playing locally.

Episode 3 | Merseybeat

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:03:21 GMT

Mike and Opher talk about the short-lived but massively influential phenomenon of Merseybeat.

Episode 2 | Looking after Kossoff, hanging out with Harper, having a meal with Zeppelin etc.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:28:14 GMT

Mike and Opher look back on some of the famous musicians with whom they had close association in the late 60's/early 70's, including Paul Kossoff, Robin Trower, Roy Harper, Led Zeppelin etc.