Musical Connections
Our neighbourhood of Notting Hill has a rich inherent music history.
The Clash, famous UK punk band from the 1970s, was formed here and Bob Marley, the renowned Jamaican musician, recorded his most popular album named “Exodus” just a few streets away. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, of the rolling stones, also owned homes in the area.
The front-man and primary songwriter of the famous British band Blur, Damon Albarn, owns a recording studio in this thriving community. It is here where he recorded Blur’s personal response to London 2012 and his metaphor for home. ‘Under the Westway’ refers to the main road artery in West London linking Paddington with Central London.
Sarm studio’s on Ladbroke Grove, previously on Basing street belonging to Trevor Horn was where the classic songs such as ‘We Are the Champions’ by Queen and ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ by Band Aid were recorded. Neighbours, you are so Rock & Roll!