About Autumn Leaves

A Brief History  

Autumn Leaves was started in 2000 by Simon and Elaine Musk who had by then been following the band for sometime and thought a fan magazine would be a good idea. The band agreed and the first issue was published at the end of that year. Simon and Elaine continued editing and publishing the magazine up to issue 7. By late 2003, due to other commitments they had decided they were unable to continue with it and the publication was about to fold. 

More Black than Purple, the Ritchie Blackmore magazine had a close association with Autumn Leaves and offered to step in and take over the publication. More Black than Purple had followed Mostly Autumn since 2000 when it was first introduced to the band's music as a consequence of the support slot on Blackmore's Night's first UK tour. Since then the magazine  took every opportunity to help publicise the band within its pages, with reviews of albums and gigs. Issue 20 also included an interview with Bryan Josh. Not wanting to see the magazine fold it was therefore an obvious decision to take over publication, which was done in February 2004. 

ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT

Wymer UK (publishers of both Autumn Leaves and More Black than Purple) encourages participation that would be of interest to readers. Either written works or your personal photos. Please note any writings should be your own original work. Photos should only be sent if you have the copyright on them and should adhere to the following guidelines: 

If they are digital send them on a disc, and send in original format as they were taken. DON'T RESIZE!

If they are standard 35mm prints then we suggest you take copies from the negatives unless you want them returned. If you have facilities to scan prints then contact us first to ensure they are scanned as required. 

All items are submitted on a voluntary basis and please state clearly if you want your items returned.