Graham Gouldman - Modesty Forbirds

Modesty Forbids is the fifth solo studio album by English singer songwriter Graham Gouldman, released in March 2020 via Rosala Records.

Graham Gouldman is a founding member of British art rock band 10cc, and the only constant member of the band to the present day. He has pursued a solo career and collaborated with many musicians along the way, including producing the Ramones 1981 album Pleasant Dreams.

Modesty Forbids is Graham Gouldman’s first studio album since 2012’s ‘Love And Work’.

Featuring eleven tracks, the album’s release coincided with 10cc’s 14-date Australia and New Zealand tour.

With Graham’s 10cc tours enjoying ever-increasing success around the world in recent years, in 2018 he was invited by former Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr to join his All Starr Band for tours of Europe and the USA, during which the band played three 10cc songs, elevating Graham’s profile yet further.

That relationship continues, with Ringo making a very special guest appearance on Modesty Forbids, playing drums on a song called “Standing Next To Me”. Graham said, “…I write about how I came to be asked to join Ringo’s band and about my experience of being on the road with him…”. Ringo Starr added, “…it was such a thrill for me to have Graham in my All Starr Band in 2018, with his great songs and great bass playing and his very British personality! And look what happens - he goes home and writes a great song and then asks me to play drums on it! It was my honour because the track is fab and I want to congratulate him on such a good album too….”.

This album is on black vinyl with a printed insert, pressed in the UK via Rosala Records.