Chas Cronk (The Strawbs): Interview | New Album | Rick Wakeman | 'Hero & Heroine'

Fascinating chat with Chas Cronk of The Strawbs where we discuss the progressive rock label, working with Rick Wakeman and that seminal Strawbs album 'Hero & Heroine' - the new album 'Liberty' is available to buy from Reanasance records - here is the link: renaissancerecordsus.com/chas...
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00:00 -Intro
00:11 - New Album 'Liberty'
12:45 - The Strawbs & Prog
16:35 - Rick Wakeman
20:00 - 'Hero & Heroine'

[@peterverutes4021]

I have nothing but the utmost respect for Chas Cronk. Always loved his playing, since he joined the Strawbs and had the pleasure of meeting him at Nearfest in Pa. I’ve always wanted to ask.... how they created the opening of the track, “Ghosts” with the bells and chimes? Ghosts is my favorite lp and is very personal for me. Brilliant!

[@bullobca]

I saw the Strawbs on the tour where they played Hero & Heroine here in London ON in a relatively small hall. It was an totally awesome show. It's still one of my favorite albums.

[@stevedraper8849]

The Strawbs have some wonderful music in their large catalogue . An interesting chat with fascinating stories. Looking forward to hearing new music from the band.

[@johncollier9280]

Thank you both for this wonderful interview. Lookin' forward to hearin' the new album. Grave New World 'n Hero & Heroine were staples on my radio show for years. Now I'm enjoyin' the remasters on cd. It's interestin' to learn that Hero & Heroine was recorded in Copenhagen considerin' the very first album (All Our Own Work-with Sandy Denny) was also recorded in Copenhagen. STRAWBS RULES O.K.!

[@groverbaker6404]

Love the STRAWBS!! Cousins and company are absolutely fantastic!! From the first lp onward..with rick wakeman and without..nomadnes

[@judia12000]

What a terrific interview he is! And what a terrific album Liberty is--just got my copy this week!

[@classicalbum]

Thank you. Do share this with other Strawbs fans... or strawberries.

[@rafaelgarcia9501]

Strawbs!!!! I love this band!!!!

[@RythymBeast]

Fantastic interview! Thanks Chas!

[@TractorCountdown]

Wonderful. It's so good to hear Chas' stories along with info on the album. Can't wait to hear it!

[@classicalbum]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@bmac1205]

Still playing your Dean Edge Pro Bass? Great underrated Bass!