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Episode: Vinyl Relics: The Story of Be-Bop Deluxe’s Axe Victim with Exclusive Insight from Bill Nelson
Description: EPYSODE 50: "Axe Victim" by Be-Bop Deluxe.
Guest: Bill Nelson.
This week we revisit "Axe Victim" — the 1974 debut by Be Bop Deluxe that blended glam rock attitude with progressive rock sophistication and established Bill Nelson as one of the era’s most inventive guitarists. Featuring exclusive commentary from Bill Nelson himself, this conversation takes us inside the making of the album, the musical landscape of the mid-’70s, and how "Axe Victim" set the stage for Be Bop Deluxe’s adventurous career. Discover the stories behind the songs, the influences that shaped the record, and why t...