Chick Corea, sadly, no longer with us.

I was actually born in Cambusnethan. When I was born back in the 50’s, it still had a working coalmine. The Cambusnethan I was born into was, by then, a neighbourhood which had been incorporated into the larger […]

I remember a 2007 Kris Kristofferson gig in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall when, at the end, a few rather mature female fans tried to clamber on to the fairly low stage to show Kris how much they appreciated him. As […]

I had the AstraZeneca option on 4th February. The whole process here, in Dumfries, was very efficient and took no more that 10 minutes from getting out of the car and back in again. I felt a bit lethargic next […]

As I live in Dumfries where Burns spent his final years, I took a 10 minute walk this morning across the river Nith to St Michael’s cemetery where his mausoleum is sited. I then walked up the river and across the […]

Mainly footballing names from my old school. Sir Matt Busby, Celtic Lisbon Lions Billy McNeil & Bobby Murdoch all from before my time and all, sadly, no longer with us. Very much alive though is ex Celtic and […]

Happy to make a wee donation. I know I don’t appear much at all comments-wise but I tend to check in most days and I am always entertained and informed. Keep on running!

Wasn’t he inspired by their little wings?

In the early 70’s I was taken to a bar called The Crazy Daisy by my late, older brother who was a drummer with local bands at the time. The Crazy Daisy was in Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow and on Saturday […]

Thanks for the review @niallb. I am now looking forward even more to the Dawes gig at Oran Mor in Glasgow tomorrow. I bought my tickets back in June and this will be the 4th time I have been at one of their gigs. […]

Yes, indeed, Chris has been most ubiquitous and has played with a large number of bands and artistes. Never really set the heather on fire under his own steam though. Good guitarist

Single Let’s Dance by Chris Montez 1962/63. Bought by me and my 2 older brothers. Think I put about a shilling (5p) in.
Album Morituri Te Salutant – Colosseum. around 1970. Bought 2nd hand from Kenny McFadzean […]

The Fab Faux. I’m sure I first heard these guys via this site some years ago:

Yes, I have a vague memory of SR. No memory of being in the presence of a Pan’s Person. Maybe I was on the Newky Broons that night. Even then, I would be unlikely to have forgotten and would no doubt be telling […]

Although I have all but stopped drinking alcohol over the last couple of years, I do still have the occasional pint of Guinness (6 pints so far this month, so currently averaging about 4 units per week, well below […]

Funny you should mention Hue & Cry (did I tell you this one before?). Anyway back in the late 80’s, one of my circle of musician friends was backing singer for H&C. You can see him on Youtube in the Top of The […]

These guys

I agree with PW that Holmfirth is a lovely town. I have friends who live in the nearby Clayton West. The Picturedrome is a great wee venue too. Well worth a visit. Must get back there soon. However, August 1st is out.

The patron saint of the Status Quo – St Francis of Rossi