Will Wood has struck out on his own. Photo: Tom Landon-Lane
The latest artist signed to Lyttelton Records, Will Wood, has released his debut solo album Broken Man, a set peppered with label regulars like Dave Khan, Delaney Davidson and Ben Woolley.
Wood, a drummer by trade, is a survivor from Bernie Griffen’s former outfit, The Grifters, a band that he still holds in the highest esteem.
“In many ways I think that’s probably the greatest band I’ll ever play in, and I wish it had gone through to its full potential,” says Wood.
“I don’t think I’m ever going to get a chance to play in a band like that. I mean, I obviously still play music with Dave [Khan] and I’m still friends with all the guys, but when am I ever going to find a 60-year-old ex-junkie with all the stories in the world to play drums for?”
Nick Atkinson talks to the classically-trained player about going solo in the wake of the Grifters’ split.
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