{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6575c3b634c2dd001167cc72/67e3cdc598ba6a320ca9b7a6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Gaz Whelan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6575c3b634c2dd001167cc72/1742991470866-4aefb90d-9261-40b2-85e6-5e911b82a3cc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Best known as the drummer and co-founder of the iconic Manchester band Happy Mondays, Gaz Whelan was diagnosed at 11 years of age with a phobia of faults. His distinctive drumming style helped shape the band's signature blend of indie rock and dance music. ⁠</p><p>⁠</p><p>To watch this interview go here;</p><p>https://youtu.be/fo-ZxR5R1i8⁠</p><p>⁠</p><p>Today Gaz, as the founding member of Yogi G and the Family Tree,  has crafted an album - Show me the Truth - rich in confession and regret - Gaz has had a few, but this album, with his steadfast guitar and moving lyrics, is maybe his greatest accomplishment to date.⁠</p><p>⁠</p><p>Featured on the album; Gary Whelan.  Lee 'Latch' Parker, Paul Ryder, Rowetta, Jon Lord, Johnny Evans, Wayne Edwards, Queen Vee, Chris Barton, Gilly Genesis, Iain Buckinghamshire, Mike Downing, Mike Bee, Neil Atherton </p>","author_name":"Steve Blame"}