The Spacemen
The
following information was compiled and based on data supplied by Thomas Irschick
. He was the founder of “The
Spacemen (1962-1967) as well as their lead vocalist and rhythm guitar player.
Additional information was supplied by Hannes Knäse who was the bands drummer
(1964-1967). Photos
and sound tracks were supplied by Thomas Irschick and Hannes Knäse.
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Video of
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“The Spacemen”
1965 on stage 5 at the “Riverboat club”
from left to right: Hannes Knäse (drums) - Thomas Irschick (lead vocals and
rhythm guitar) -
Manfred Schappler ("Charly", bass and backing vocals) 2002*
deceased - Karl Heinz Herpolsheimer („Herpie“ lead guitar und backing vocals) 2006*
deceased
THE SPACEMEN STORY
The Spacemen are recording a LP
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Livemusic by The
Spacemen
1965/66 The
Spacemen played regularly on stage (Deck 5) at the Riverboat club. One evening
Lutz
Dreyer, who
occasionally accompanied the band by playing the Tambourine, appeared with a
“SABA” reel to reel tape recorder and two microphones and recorded 26 titles
during a live performance of the band. These titles were digitalized and
represent today a “jewel” as the true sound of live rock-music during the
“sixties” of the last century in Berlin. Herewith a selection of the latter:
The complete Set list:
01- Slow Down
02- It’ll be me
03- Roll over Beethoven
04- Set me free
05- Shame and Scandal in the family
06- Sloopy
07- Mean woman blues
08- Besame mucho
09- What I’d say
10- 500 Miles
11- Mary had a little Lamb
12- San Miguel
13- Help
14- Tambourine Man
15- Rock’n Roll music
16- Goodby my love
17- No Reply
18- Love Potion No. 9
19- I call your name
20- The last time
21- Don’t throw your love away
22- I’m down
23- Stupidity
24- Andale arriba
25- You’re no good
26- Can’t buy me love
These recordings are available from
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