BP Fallon

Photography: BP Fallon gets set to shake it with The Madison Square Gardeners by Radek BP Fallon surprised the audience at the John Varvatos store on New York’s Bowery when he joined The Madison Square Gardeners on stage at the end of their set to perform ‘I Believe In Elvis Presley’. The gobsmacked punters at the former CBGB venue went mental when they recognised the song and forced Mr Fallon and chums to do an encore – which they served up with a rip-roaring performance of ‘The Story Of Van & Gloria’ with everyone lustily singing the chorus and clapping […]

Surprise gig… brilliant vibe. “Ladies and gentlemen and otherwise…” BP Fallon believing, Dublin Oct 2010. Photography by Marty Mulligan “Drifting out to sea in an opiated sleep…” BP Fallon & The Aftermath do ‘Fame #9’. Marilyn & Michael & Kurt & Elvis & beyond. This image echoes the similar timeless tones of Hank on the set of The Grand Ole Opry many full moons before, soporific hues and words for the heart. Photography by Matt May “I believe in what is happening, I believe in come what may…” BP Fallon & The Aftermath get down low and tickle it dirty […]

#7) ‘Fame #9’ – BP Fallon “Fallon comes across as rock’n’roll’s greatest historian and commentator, effortlessly musing on fame and the various anecdotes he’s gathered over the years… But the real highlight of the single is the rip-roaring blues of ‘I Believe In Elvis Presley’ which very simply and directly touches on the canonisation of rock music and seems to sum up a fifty year tradition in a few minutes”. The whole story: Every Jack White Song: 10 Third Man releases you really should own

The shadow of your simile – BP Fallon performs @ Biorhythm Live: Emotion at Science Gallery Trinity College Dublin. Photography by lib-lab The view from the tabloids: “Bono’s hood buds from waaay way back: Gavo Friday, Guggo and BP Fallo – were all there at the Science Gallery with BP and Friday performing something no doubt edgy, arty and futurey… You know, after BP Fallon kicks the bucket we reckon his body should become a permanent exhibition at the Science Gallery. Shame he’s an immortal” – more from ShowBiz Ireland in Gav, Gugg & BP Do Trinners Baby… The view […]

Marc Bolan died 33 years ago today. God Bless you, Boley x In episode two, BP Fallon describes his introduction to Marc Bolan, working with T. Rex… and Marc’s tragic death. Interview by the great Harley Sears.