by Pete Clemons<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/span>For getting on for 15 years the Coventry Music Museum, which has been at it’s current location on Ball Hill since around 2013, has showcased the wealth of musical talent this city has been fortunate enough to have been gifted.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n From its beginnings at Coventry University Pete Chambers has To achieve this longevity the museum has had to overcome many hurdles. And And incredibly, since the pandemic \u2013 and despite initially Each year Pete attempts to freshen things up by introducing a During a speech for the official opening of the exhibition A Primitives line up of Paul Court on guitar, Tig Williams drums, Paul Sampson The quartet also performed a really wonderful acoustic set The exhibition is representative of the art and the music This homage maps the band from their beginnings in 1984 to The museum may be Pete’s vision but a whole lot of credit is As far as I understand the exhibition will remain for the <\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Coventry Music Museum – The Primitives by Pete Clemons For getting on for 15 years the Coventry Music Museum, which has been at it’s current location on Ball Hill since around 2013, has showcased the wealth of musical talent … Continue reading ![](\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6GYSfIC-fwlZzozHBFzzUT0Sl0pZTpPr5s21KnxnzoOXdk-Tbl2C0GshM5Uloe27s5jheRHfzyN8MUqZOm0v3Cis77zhNix6B6fPNrb21uKxuax4iWRNn6wj4dNW9Nm4BW6AaAVXKGn93whx-uKZX7AHCVgm22KjoFO37hqOP2CbJ2u-2Qrmmi3iemg\/s5664\/20230223_191239.jpg\")
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\nmade the museum a focal point since around 2010 \u2013 if not earlier than that.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nthose issues have taken dogginess, commitment, sheer hard work and much more
\nbesides in order to press on. Pete’s determination and resolve is unparalleled
\nin these parts, if not more widely. The museum is indeed a labour of love.<\/p>\n
\nbattling against a tide, the museum appears to be going from strength to
\nstrength. Growing evermore in it’s popularity.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nnew feature exhibition. And this year that accolade belongs to The Primitives
\nand, in particular, their hit song Crash.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nPete attempted to describe what made Crash, for him, the perfect pop song.
\nDifficult to put into words, it was a visitor who gave him that lightbulb
\nmoment when the comment was made that The Primitives ‘Made it look easy’.<\/p>\n
\nbass and Tracy Tracy vocals were there to help celebrate the opening of the
\nsection of the museum dedicated to them and all they have achieved.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nthat included Through the Flowers, Don’t Know Where to Start, Buzz Buzz Buzz,
\nWay Behind Me and of course Crash.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nthat The Primitives created. And, as you would expect from Pete, meticulous
\nattention has been paid to detail.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nthe present day and the collection contains instruments, memorabilia and much more.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\ndue to the team of knowledgeable volunteers who support the venture. And Pete
\nis quick to acknowledge this. The exhibition includes an area for choreographed
\nimages which, I’m sure, will prove to be immensely popular.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nduration of the year. It is a must visit venue.<\/p>\n
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