'I decided to play a couple of songs that dated back to the Necker days' Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A seasoned Lanarkshire singer and songwriter has gone back to basics with his latest musical incarnation.
Brian Clover, who is at home both in Hamilton and Essex where he was born, has released a plethora of singles with help from long-standing songwriting partner Billy Smith. The pair, who produce their music in Lanarkshire, had been in the band Necker and had signed a management deal but Brain admits poor life choices let them down. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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However, the pair along with a fellow co-writer Scott McCulloch became embroiled in a music copyright court battle with The Weeknd which led to Brian giving up music for a time. “Our songs which caught the imagination for some major artists were written and recorded in Billy’s home stud.