Maybe. I remember hearing Little Richard’s “You keep a knocking” played by Kid Jensen. I got into an argument with a Queen fan who thought it was crap and outdated. A few months later Queen released Crazy Littl […]

Actually in the late 70s it was not at all rare for R1 to play some 1950s rock n roll oldies amongst the newer stuff. I found it enlightening.

I can never understand why people want to comment on an obituary with a negative comment.

He genuinely seemed to enjoy that show and helping young Comedians.

I always liked his shows interviewing other comedians. He knew how to avoid treading on their gags and gave them the limelight.

His BBC2 shows in the late 70s introduced UK audiences to David Letterman and Jay Leno.

Considering they have 50 years of material, they sadly seem overly focussed on the last 10 years.

Jake Riviera obviously had a talent for promoting his acts (getting Elvis Costello performing in the street outside a Music conference) but he also had a fearsome reputation, eg Mark Ellen’s anecdote about r […]

I disagree. Trumpism,if anything, is the dying knockings of a breed of angry White men who blame everyone but themselves for where they are in life. “We used to get to get all the jobs but now they let f […]

Could XTC become the new Velvet Underground, more citations than sales? (NB, I love them)

In theory they have a gig at The Water Rats, Kings Cross in December. Pretty sure it will be postponed but might be a better trip for you once the new date is sorted.

Still playing. Drums for the reformed Slim Chance amongst others.

The 10 minutes or so focus on the burnt out cigarette was a bit much though. Especially with a rave going on in the background.

I thought today’s live event was done really well. I ended up watching the last 4 hours of it having been initially sceptical. Jude Law looked happy towards the end.

In answer to one of the mysteries there w […]

I got to see the pre tour warm up in New Cross. Just as well as Chris went AWOL next day.

About the same time Iggy was simulating anal on a giant teddy bear on kids programme, Number 73. Don’t think Sandi Toksvig was impressed.

FWF also gained a reputation for being so out of it that they would ignore or even fight with members of their audience. Banned from a few venues I believe. Not an act of punk rock but just what you get with a […]

Thank you for sharing. Had not realised that Ron was so ill. He’s a strong bugger though.

I also thought Sally MacLennan but 1 person out there called that one. If I Should Fall was indeed Pointless.

First 2 you mention were Pointless, can’t remember mention of Yeah, Yeah, etc. Must have been pointless if it’s on the album.