Rowland Forever

Rowland Forever and a Playlist

Sincerest apologies that I haven’t updated in a minute. Moving and sickness and starting university (I’ve been trying to finish my degree for over 30 years, no joke!) were a bit overwhelming. No Covid, thankfully, but it’s hard ...
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Questions for Genevieve McGuckin 2013

This is graciously reposted with permission from the Rowland S. Howard Tribute page The tribute page would like to extend our huge and grateful thanks to Genevieve McGuckin for taking the time to pore over and answer these questions in such ...
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PLEASURE HEADS MUST BURN

The Haçienda, Manchester, UK (July 22nd, 1982): Dead Joe A Dead Song Junkyard Release the Bats (Sometimes) Pleasure Heads Must Burn Big Jesus Trash Can The Haçienda, Manchester, UK (February 24th, 1983): Hamlet (Pow! Pow! Pow!) Pleasure ...
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Immortal Soul – bY Genevieve MCGUCKIN

(This obituary was written by Genevieve McGuckin and originally appeared in User’s News issue #60 from Autumn 2010 I’ve transcribed it and am finally putting it up. It’s one of the most heartbreaking things I’ve read.) ...
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Happy 62nd Birthday

I debated on what to post so I’ll let these pics speak for themselves. I know that I’m not the only one that is thankful for Rowland S. Howard.
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The Man Who Inspired Nick Cave

This was written by Ken Scrudato, and originally appeared in BlackBook, 18 February 2020 THE CULTURAL landscape is littered with the faded memories of those who came and went without the honours corresponding to the levels of their actual ...
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