The Canterbury Scene: An Interview with Steve Hillage & Daevid Allen - BBC South

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One of the Canterbury Scene's main men, Daevid Allen talks about how his travels brought him to Canterbury and being part of the Scene.

Australian born Daevid Allen is one of the Canterbury Scene's leading men. He came to England in the very early sixties, arriving in Canterbury via London. He's best known as the leader of the Canterbury band Gong.

In this interview he talks about how his travels brought him to Canterbury and whether or not he thinks there was ever a 'Canterbury Scene'.


Guitarist and singer Steve Hillage came to Canterbury in 1969 to attend university. Within weeks he'd found his way into the Canterbury Scene.

Steve was studying History and Philosophy but spent a good deal of time jamming with other musicians active on the scene in those years. He was particularly friendly with the members of Caravan, and through them he was able to get a record deal.

Steve Hillage talks about his early days in Canterbury.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/entertainment/canterbury_scene/

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[russkinruss]

I love these 2 guys..They are so down to earthly funny brilliantly modest spiritual nice musicians..There is not one god on earth there is three...

gong and all musicians connected..I love 'em all..

[dullsvillain]

You English folk are so lucky to have Steve Hillage opening for Gong all over the UK this November!

See the new Gong animated video,,,,,,it's psychedelightful!

[YouMeMoon]

I adore Daevid Allen ^_^

[shldnbschmn]

wow... holy shit!! :)

[uriahheep108]

everyon needs to listen to Michael Tsarion on the youtube. He is the worlds premier conspiracy researcher/lecturer/author. Leo Zagami, Leo Zagami, Jordan Maxwell and Alexandre Dumas pere are highly informative as well. p.s. Melting Euphoria is similar to Ozric Tentacles and Gong.

[MSM4U2POM]

Absolutely smashing guys! Like some of Steve's work, but much of it is a little bit too experimental for me. Doesn't matter, though: I'd go for a pint with them anyday.

[andreaprodan]

Ot's funny ... coz Hillage now looks like Mick Jones of The Clash!!!

[MADROCKS212]

steve looks hard of hearing as he listens..