The Story Behind Simply Red’s "Holding Back the Years": Mick Hucknall’s Haunting DebutProfessor of Rock Mick Hucknall of Simply Red was abandoned by his mother when he was only 2 years old... Later in high school his art teacher said something that inspired him to attempt writing songs. His firs...3 years agoThe Story Behind Simply Red’s "Holding Back the Years": Mick Hucknall’s Haunting DebutProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.Interview with George Thorogood: How "Bad to the Bone" Became a Rock AnthemLegend Obliterated His Cheating Wife ALL Across Radio on This BRUTAL 80s HitHow Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid" Accidentally Became a Heavy Metal AnthemThe Story Behind Kiss’ "Forever": The Dispute Between Paul Stanley and Michael BoltonInterview with Tom Bailey: How a Lovers' Quarrel Led to Thompson Twins' "Hold Me Now"Interview with Lisa Loeb: How "Stay" Became a #1 Hit Without a Record DealInterview with Gary Wright: The Story Behind "Dream Weaver" and Its Lasting LegacyThe Story Behind Van Morrison’s "Brown Eyed Girl": A Massive Hit He Hated