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INVENTION
November 2nd, 2011
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Music & Lyrics: Jeremy “The General” Goddard & “Duke” Daniel Lawley
Bass by Keith “Goldxilla” Golden
Recorded at Electric Bordello, NYC
Talkbox solo recorded live on-stage at M1-5, NYC
Produced by The General & The Duke
Vocals recorded by Jason “Field Marshall “ Finkel
Mastered by “Brigadier” Barry Grint at Alchemy, Soho
Artwork by “Major” Mark Goddard
BLACKOUT
September 17th, 2011
In the third of twelve monthly singles Legion of Many paint a darker and more edgy picture of a dsytopian city parlalysed by unrest
Music & Lyrics: Jeremy “The General” Goddard & “Duke” Daniel Lawley
Guitar: Major Mark Goddard
Recorded at Electric Bordello, NYC
Produced by The General
Vocals recorded by Admiral Gusirelli Pirelli
Mastered by Brigadier Barry Grint at Alchemy, Soho
Out Now on iTunes & Spotify
Blackout Music Video Sneak Peaks
September 6th, 2011
Shot on location in Bushwick, Brooklyn director Chris Whitman and cinematographer Benedict Evans have crafted an exciting new music video for Blackout starring members of the New York Battalion.
Check out more of these sneak peak images taken by Benedict and posted on his website blog.
The video will be coming in the next few weeks…
Tribute to Nickolas Ashford
August 23rd, 2011
A great friend passed yesterday.Songwriter and singer Nick Ashford who as part of the duo Ashford & Simpson wrote a huge number of hit records including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing”, “I’m Every Woman”and “California Soul”
Nick was the prime example of a man who found huge success by not trying to emulate others. He told his own story and expressed his emotions with complete honesty through his lyrics and his songs became an inspiration for whole generations of people. As a personality his desire to not fit a mold was also influential. He still looked like he did as a 70’s megastar as he approached 70 himself and he wore the most rock’n'roll fashion that was always cool, stylish and very much him.
Nick’s generosity and support was amazing for someone so successful. Both he and his incredible wife & songwriting partner Valerie Simpson care deeply for all those who they come in contact with and stick by them in difficult times. Nick, and Valerie, allow many young singers and artists to hone their skills under their expert guidance at their club the Sugar Bar on West 72nd Street and have been doing so for well over a decade.
He loved to share a laugh and good story and those lucky enough got to spend many evenings with Nick as he held court upstairs at the Sugar Bar. He loved to party, to sing, to dance and to always celebrate life. If you asked the right questions you could find out about the first time he heard one of his songs on the radio in Spanish Harlem or how walking through Central Park he looked up at the buildings in the distance and came up with the immortal lines “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Ain’t No Valley Low Enough” as he pondered how he could really make it in New York City.
Nick Ashford was one of the first people to welcome me to America when I moved over in September 2003 & the Sugar Bar became like a second home to me. His confidence encouraged me to be more playful with clothing as an expression of self, which led to my ultimate conversion into the feather wearing front man of Legion of Many. It may seem to be a homage to Adam Ant or David Bowie, but truly Nick was more of an inspiration to really go there. It was a rare treat that I able to find out first hand how they got those incredible disco string sections on their late 70’s albums or what Marvin Gaye was like in and out the studio.
I will always cherish these memories and I thank Nick for being one of my idols and a wonderful friend, he will be sorely missed.
I send my deepest condolences and warmest love to Valerie, Nicole, Asia and all of the Sugar Bar Family.
Yours
Jeremy Goddard
NEW SINGLE OUT NOW
August 3rd, 2011
The summer party is in full swing and we are thrilled to announce the release of our second monthly single.
Legion of Many Spectacular at “Bal de l’Ete” 2011 in Monaco
July 15th, 2011
For more photos check out the Legion facebook page
On June 18th 2011 Legion of Many performed as honored guests of Princess Catherine of Luxembourg at the Sporting Club in Monaco for the XVIth annual “Bal de l’Ete”. The ball is the official opening of the summer season in Monaco and is an exclusive invitation only V.I.P. event.
The Legion arrived on a moving stage that transformed into a packed dancefloor for the entire hour long set. The new song “Dance to a Different Beat” was premiered with members of the crowd singing along by the second chorus and the night also included covers of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” as an encore and the special request “Need You Tonight” by INXS. Legion of Many included legendary drummer Paul Mills, sound producer Gus Pirelli, V.J. Chris Whitman (who produced custom visuals for the event), Pete Atkinson on Bass, Major Mark on Guitar and Gabriel Wetz on Synths. The weekend was spent at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel, with after-parties at Jimmyz Nightclub and the Hermitage before a yacht ride and brunch at the Hotel De Paris on Sunday.
Photos by Tim Roberts (www.tim-roberts.co.uk)
