SoundClick artist: Andy Goggin - Today I would say that I´m more of a songwriter than a performer, although I do sing with a sixties

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andy goggin - songwriter

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langebaek DENMARK
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Andy Goggin

Today I would say that I´m more of a songwriter than a performer, although I do sing with a sixties rock and roll band (Hithouse Shakers) in Denmark where I have been living since 1985.

I was born i London but grew up in Lancashire somewhere between Liverpool and Manchester.
I served my apprenticeship as a musician/singer in the Working Mens Clubs of Britain.
Later I had a humble success with a band called Silhouette which involved touring the most of western Europe.
Today I live with my wonderful wife, Trine on the island of Sjælland in Denmark (about an hours drive from Copenhagen)
Please listen to my songs and feel free to comment.

Why this name?

Even though "Goggin" sounds like something a numeroligist might have thought up, it is actually the name I was born with!!

Do you play live?

Yes, with Hithouse Shakers in Denmark.

I love it!!

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

Hopefully, it will give greater opportunities for unknown artists to reach out to worldwide audiences. I can understand the major labels and record companies sticking with tried and tested formulas (it costs a fortune to produce and release a song) but this does, in my opinion, lead to less experimentation and that is a shame. With any luck, sites like this will give room for upcoming talent at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Oh, I suppose so...........Anyone got a pen!!!???
Seriously, I´m not really interested in promoting myself as a performer. (Anyone who´s ever heard me sing will no doubt agree that this is probably a good idea!!)
There are lots of others who are much more qualified as singers and musicians. Not to mention the many millions who are younger and better looking than me!
My real interest lies in my songs, so if anyone is interested in recording/promoting any of them, please don´t hesitate to contact me! This is a great site for presenting some of my songs!

Your influences?

The Beatles, especially John, Paul, George and oh yes, Ringo!
The Hollies, Bob Dylan, Hithouse Shakers, Elton John, Simon and Garfunkel, Santana, Robbie Williams, Billy Joel etc.

Favorite spot?

London

& Langebæk!!!!

Equipment used:

I have a 100w Marshall Stack (Covered in imitation cow skin! - How´s that for cool?)
A 1993 James Burton Signature Fender Telecaster.
A Takemine western.
I think you can just about see everything in this picture.

Anything else...?

I hope to make my pages on this site alive. As soon as I record new songs, I will upload them even if they aren´t finished. This will give you dear people chance to influence the final outcome. Just write in with your ideas and comments and I promise to take note.

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