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Jeff Wayne Exclusive Interview : The War of the Worlds: “I Never Wanted It To Stand Still”
<p>Composer and producer Jeff Wayne joins me for a rare and exclusive interview about the creation and evolution of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds.We discuss:the influence of his father Jerry Wayneproducing David Essex’s Rock Onmeeting H.G. Wells’ sonworking with Richard Burton, Justin Hayward and Phil Lynottthe original CBS budget exploding from £35k to £240kthe arena tours and immersive experiencesLiam Neeson joining The New Generationand the extraordinary new Super Deluxe box set from Madfish Records.This is one of the most in-depth and personal conversations Jeff Wayne has given in years.Music, storytelling, legacy and imagination — this is the story behind one of the most ambitious albums ever created.</p><p><a href="https://nowspinning.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Phil Aston |Now Spinning Magazine </a></p>