Podcast: Frank Collins and Sweet Soul Music
Frank Collins is interviewed in this episode of the ‘Misadventures in Music’ podcast. It’s over an hour of Frank’s memories and thoughts about the Excels, Arrival and Kokomo
As Arrival departed, Kokomo arrived
When, much to the surprise of the musicians who’d been playing ad hoc gigs at the venue, when the KOKOMO sign went up outside The Pheasantry on the King’s Road …
Record Collector review: Hot Stuff from an ultra cool band
Review of “To Be Cool: The Rehearsal Sessions” from Record Collector magazine.
Hot stuff from an ultra cool band
Four stars
New double CD: To Be Cool – the Rehearsal Sessions
The ‘To be Cool’ album has long been prized by Kokomo fans. It showcases the band in very fine form in a live session in their early days. A new …
Unreleased tracks from 1985 now available
“Half of What I Am” and “Looking for Something Real” were written by Frank Collins and recorded in around 1985. They’re now available on all major streaming platforms.
RIP Dyan Birch, loved by all the Kokomo family
From Frank Collins, 11 October 2020:It’s with the deepest sadness I’m here to announce the passing of my lifelong friend the incredibly beautiful Dyan Birch who passed peacefully in her …