Mickeyboro

Just came back from playing a 65 Jazz with matching headstock, borrowed from house bassist. It's the Hobart Blues Club. Tell Ross I sent ya 😎

Have just retired after 30 years interviewing musicians. WZ was the most unpleasant and screwed-up individual I spoke to in that time. As a big fan of his music, and having read the book, I think this definitely fuelled his muse. The Excitable Boy album is still up there as unique and a classic. And Werewolves ain't even the best track, IMO.

Doing it at the moment! A 'geriatric gap year' with the missus to celebrate retirement; 6 mths in Australasia and 6 in north America. Had bought a uke bass with the intention of turning up to jams etc but lack of a hard case (Harley Bentons are bigger) meant I opted for a mandolin. My wife plays concertina/sings Irish music so in theory I can accompany her. I have borrowed a bass for both jams attended so far... May buy a cheap bass in States when major flying is over.

Interviewed RS for the DVD/CD Access release. Lives in Italy and is rather understandably depressed by lack of financial rewards for past work/releases. Hope this pays a few bills. Also interesting band dynamic revealed; he didn't believe he was in same musical league as others, and felt his contributions were simple pop songs. I disagree on both counts ...

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What's not to be missed? Will be a week there from 11th - any insider insights gratefully received.

Other way for me, Michael... Though as a 71 owner -see avatar - I should know better than venture an opinion!

Thread derailed I know but RT's album v disappointing I felt. Wtf was that Guitar Heroes track all about?!

Hitting HK tomorrow but online gig guides are rubbish and club descriptions depressing. Any kind person have a recommendation as to where decent music can be had of an evening? Thank you!

Have just nosed round a couple in Tokyo and Kyoto on my first visit. Couple of impressions. The Japanese made Fenders seemed bargains at £300-350, inc Aerodynes. US Fenders, understandably, about four times as much. Large numbers of 'Lakland Japan Skylines'. And some good looking PB n JB copies called Photo Finish (or something like it) at around £75 apiece. Shame my case is full...

My intro to VM was the televised version of the show released circa 1974 as It's Too Late To Stop Now I've bought many albums and seen many shows but he never beat it... Also never seen the concert available on DVD (unless you know better).

Whistle test was never two hours, and in early days certainly used pre-recorded backing tapes (the Who, Lindisfarne come to mind).

The one factor we haven't mentioned is stage presence. I depped for a girl-fronted band this year. Fab voice but so shy she tried to sing half the songs to the drummer...

Homes albums were reissued a few years ago by Esoteric. I had the honour of doing sleeve notes after interviewing Laurie Wisefield. A v underrated band. There's a good live CD out there too.

Used Samson for a decade with few problems... Second hand price about £65.

Thanks fellas - I did put the question about the aborted BK UK tour, but he was clear that 4 1/2 years of Turn Blue was enough. Only the second interviewee I've had (the first being Andy Summers) who balked at mention of the group with which he found fame... Oh, and he's taken up (and enjoyed) playing a Mustang bass in the studio, so maybe there's hope

I have to interview him on Monday and wondered if there were any burning questions DA fans would ask in my place. He has launched a new side band the Arcs, hence the conversation.

If so, I'd quite like to pick your brains about his musical philosophy! M

Do You Like It Here Now, Are You Settling In Yet? That is all!

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1438535854' post='2835263'] i quite enjoyed the Sheridan Smith Cilla TV show last year. [/quote] Sure it will be repeated quick style...

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1438534574' post='2835240'] Is Deke supposed to be a bit of a fruitcake then ? Enlighten me [/quote] This might be the best way of finding out! [url="https://www.youtube.com/user/DekeLeonardTwang?feature=watch"]https://www.youtube.com/user/DekeLeonardTwang?feature=watch[/url] He's a funny old stick. Known him for 30 years… Everything a rock star should do to get on, he managed not to do.