HANK MARVIN
REIMAGINES 60s SURF GEM
‘LET THERE BE DRUMS’
RECRUITS QUEEN’S
ROGER TAYLOR AND WORLD RENOWNED KODO DRUMMERS
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Hank Marvin holding a copy of Think Loud 4 Parkinson’s
(‘DO THEY KNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS?’)
[11th April, 2025] British music legend Hank Marvin of The Shadows has joined forces with Queen’s powerhouse drummer Roger Taylor in aid of a project raising funds and awareness around Parkinson’s disease. Together, Marvin and Taylor breathe new life into a 60s gem, ‘Let There Be Drums’, made famous by Sandy Nelson.
The rendition of the surf classic, which also features a breathtaking contribution by the Kodo Drummers of Japan, is part of the compilation album ‘Think Loud 4 Parkinson’s’, put together by former manager to the stars, Ian Grant, who has lived with Parkinson’s disease since 2016.
The single is accompanied by an impressive, montage style video, directed by the man behind Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ video, Nigel Dick. Speaking about receiving the call up, Dick said, “I knew it was an opportunity too good to pass up. I contacted every drummer I knew, pitched them the idea, and every one of them said yes without hesitation.”
The video’s premise sees a number of iconic drummers performing the track. Alongside the Kodo Drummers and Roger Taylor, it features the likes of Vinnie Colaiuta (Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa) Eric Manegold (Chuck Berry) and Simon Phillips (The Who). See HERE.
‘Think Loud 4 Parkinson’s’, which also features exclusive tracks by the likes of Paul Carrack, The Waterboys, John Cooper Clarke and Leo Sayer, has received support from a number rock legends including Ozzy Osbourne, and Pete Townshend (who donated £20,000 toward the project through The Who’s Double O Foundation).
Speaking about the track, Ian Grant, who helped steer the careers of The Stranglers and Big Country, said “Man, this was so cool. I’ve met many a hero but Hank is extra special because he is a hero’s hero.”
Ozzy Osbourne and Cure Parkinson’s
Funds raised by the project go toward the UK charity Cure Parkinson’s. The project caught the eye of Ozzy Osbourne earlier in the year who subsequently chose Cure Parkinson’s as one of three charity sponsors for Black Sabbath’s farewell show at Villa Park this summer.
Think Loud 4 Parkinson’s is available now on physical and digital formats. Purchase at: https://slinky.to/
About Cure Parkinson’s
We’re here for the cure. Cure Parkinson’s is working with urgency to find new treatments to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s. Our funding and innovation has redefined the field of Parkinson’s research, enabling the world’s leading researchers to prioritise the next generation of drugs for clinical trial. Together we will conquer Parkinson’s.
Further information at cureparkinsons.org.uk
Cure Parkinson’s is the operating name of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. The Cure Parkinson’s Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1111816) and Scotland (SCO44368) and is a company limited by guarantee – company number 5539974 (England and Wales)
The full list of artists featured on ‘Let There Be Drums’ is as follows:
Kodo Drums
Roger Taylor (Queen)
Vinnie Colaiuta (Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, Sting, Jeff Beck)
Ice Dob ( The Molotovs)
Eric Manegold (Chuck Berry, Merrie Lee Rush)
Terl Bryant (John Paul Jones, Peter Murphy, Martin Barre)
Derrek Phillips (Gloria Gaynor, Michael McDonald, Vanessa Williams)
Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Andy Summers)
Simon Phillips (The Who, Toto, Hiromi, Jeff Beck)
Peter Erskine (Weather Report, Chick Corea, Dr. Um)
James Guckenheimer (Prophets & Outlaws, Matt Boggs)
Nick D’Virgilio (Mr. Big, Genesis, Big Big Train, Tears For Fears)
Jimmy Keegan (Kenny Loggins, ABC, John Waite, Spock’s Beard)
Neal Evans (Dopapod, Neal Evan’s Fro-Down)
Matt Tecu (Jacob Dylan, Neil young)
Joey Shuffield (Fastball)
Jamie Moreno (Edge Of Paradise)
Liam Bolton (Only 13)
Katie Marie Richards (Paula Cole, Sophie B. Hawkins)
Will Birch (The Records)
VIDEO DIRECTOR – NIGEL DICK
PRODUCER – PAUL MITCHELL
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER – IAN GRANT