May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
BBC Radio Scotland “Classic Albums” host Davie Scott talks us through New Gold Dream, with input from Jim Kerr, Bruce Findlay, and “rent-a-gob”, Paul Morley (among others). And…there’s not even a single mention of the bath…even though Jim’s lyrics are discussed quite heavily. (Yep…the old Prip is slowly returning…ever happy to ogle) And you KNOW…
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I love this band, still…but…yeah, sadly that’s too much for me, and far too short notice too. If you are planning to go to Maidstone, for example, you have THREE DAYS to come up with the money – unless sold out beforehand. If not obvious what I am on about – Simple Minds today announced…
But…the BIGGEST shock in all this? The Mister getting political! Holy fucknuts! Never thought I’d EVER see the like of THAT ever again! Him showing his political views. Seriously, Jim. GOOD FOR YOU! Now…THIS IS THE STUFF, eh? Be careful, though…I could almost kiss you again…start calling you Sir once more, and put my Priptona…
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Oh, how I still wish that Aix had been everything I wanted it to be! But…we must move on! You can view a great set of pro photos from the Musilac Festival in Aix-Les-Bains from photographer Kymmo. To view the full set CLICK HERE
Purely because – needs must. My friend has travelled some 12,000 miles from Australia, and her schedule is VERY tight. If I am to meet her – and I *WANT* to meet her! (I HAVE to meet her!) – then…the Maidstone gig is on! For the sake of beautiful Ally, I will bring the sun…
One of those hallowed snippets of conversations with Jim I’d had in the past was about Stan…but I never looked into the full extend of Stan’s involvement with Mott The Hoople…to the degree that he WAS Mott’s vocalist until Ian Hunter stepped in. Then a long career as tour manager for the great and good…
Part two of the Simple Minds story on the Rip It Up program. The Minds crack America!
The next Caezar gig is imminent – happening tomorrow night, in fact. Tonight I start my travels up to Glasgow for the gig. Two coach journeys…some 10 hours of travel. Coach travel being the most cost-effective way of getting to Glasgow and back (unless you book a flight MONTHS in advance, or manage to get…
First part of the Simple Minds story on the Rip It Up program. Will try and extract other parts and upload over the next day or two. Stay tuned!
Reading Sophia Deboick’s article about Jim Morrison’s final days and the appended piece on Morrison’s partner, Pamela Courson, she wrote that it had been alleged that Neil Young had written both this and Cinnamon Girl about her…or at least with this, her habit must have been part catalyst. Drugs. Addiction. What’s your weapon of choice?