Stars fade, or do they?

Some just take a little longer to shine brightly! The artform that is rock and roll is rife with remarkable records and artists who somehow slip under the radar – eluding the commercial success they so richly deserve.

A multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer, recording artist, and member of Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance – the late, great Kevin Westlake waxed a gem of a slab in 1976. Produced by the legendary Tony Meehan and entitled “Stars Fade” – the album features Slim Chance members Steve Bingham (bass) and Jimmy Jewel (sax), along with Billy Livsey.

From Terminal Studios in beautiful downtown Bermondsey, London, Steve Bingham, nattily attired in his KYBP t-shirt, recalls his collaboration and friendship with Kevin, and we listen to the title track with Bingham working the trad country root/fifth pocket with the occasional flourish!

Tom Semioli: Interviewer / Writer. Mark Preston: Producer / Director. Derek Hanlon, Oliver Harley Symonds: Cinematographers. Mark Pollot: Editor. “Stars Fade” courtesy of Kevin Westlake Com. Thumbnail Photo Courtesy of Slim Chance Co UK. Back Row: Jimmy Jewel and Ronnie. Front row left to right: Steve Bingham, Bruce Rowland, Kevin Westlake and Billy Livsey. [www.KnowYourBassPlayer.com]