17: Special Needs - A critically-acclaimed rise, a delayed debut album, controversy, comebacks, and a new solo project

Special Needs singer Zachery Stephenson joins The Boys in the Band Podcast this week to discuss his former band's critically-acclaimed rise which had Alan McGee signing them and influential radio DJs repeatedly making their songs records of the week. But the band had split up before their debut album was eventually released, and Zac lifts the lid on the highs, the lows, the split... and an eventual comeback. Plus, he discusses the controversial band name - and why they briefly switched to The Needs. DON'T MISS: Zac is now working on a solo album and at the end of this episode we preview THREE of the tracks. So make sure you stay tuned and then let us know what you think of them... Check out Zac’s Soundcloud page for more Special Needs fan? Share your memories of the band with us:  Twitter: @TheBITBpod Instagram: @boysinthebandpod Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast Or drop us an Email - boysinthebandpod@gmail.com Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith and Richard Gallagher Pod thumbnail design by Daniel Curtin *Recorded on 23 May 2020* 

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Hey scenesters! On The Boys in the Band Podcast we bring you exclusive interviews with the musicians who soundtracked the 00s indie scene. The best gigs, the secrets to songwriting the biggest hits, and what came next… Hear the inside stories from your favourite bands. If you loved that scene - The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys, Mystery Jets, The Cribs, The Maccabees, The Holloways etc - then this is the podcast for you! Get in touch and let us know your favourite bands/songs/gigs from the era. Twitter: @TheBITBpod Instagram: @boysinthebandpod Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast Or drop us an Email - boysinthebandpod@gmail.com Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith and Richard Gallagher Artwork by Daniel Curtin