Ella Mental my dear Watson! | Heather Mac and Tim Parr

About this episode

Heather Mac and Tim Parr discuss the legacy of their band Ella Mental and their experiences in the 1980s music scene.

Heather Mac (vocalist) and Tim Parr (guitarist) revisit Ella Mental 40 years on. 40 years ago, Ella Mental released their debut album "Uncomplicated Dreams". Fueled by smash singles and a devastating live show the band rapidly became one of the biggest rock bands in South African music history. Their incendiary performance at the legendary Concert in the Park in 1985 is still talked about to this day. In this episode founder members Heather Mac and Tim Parr take us on a journey through the heady 80`s...the clubs, the bands, the concerts, the fashions, the personalities, songwriting, their relocation to Ireland and the USA in pursuit of their rock and roll dream. Vinyl Junkie Website · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Connect with Benjy on LinkedIn · Music Rights Clearances

People in this episode

Host: Benjy Mudie

Guests: Heather Mac, Tim Parr

Topics covered

• music history
• rock bands
• 1980s culture
• South African music
• live performances

Keywords

• Ella Mental
• Heather Mac
• Tim Parr
• South African rock
• 1980s music
• live shows
• Uncomplicated Dreams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ella Mental

Books & works: Uncomplicated Dreams

Places: South Africa, Ireland, USA

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