Werewolves of London

Warren Zevon. Only two hours left of Halloween but never mind.

The Rumble in the Jungle

Thirty four years ago yesterday, the biggest sporting event of my formative years took place in Kinshasa, Zaire. The event was Don King’s first venture as a professional boxing promoter. He managed to get both Ali and Foreman to sign separate contracts saying they would fight for him if he could get $5 million to [...]

70,000

No, not the number of complaints about Ross and Brand. It’s the number of visitors who have passed by here since January.
Thank you all.

Brand Loyalty

There does seem a bit of poetic justice in the outcome of events in the last couple of days. Brand resigned and pleaded with the Beeb not to sack his pal. Ross instead has been suspended for twelve weeks without pay and Lesley Douglas the controller at Radio Two has resigned.
There are elements of sadness [...]

For Halloween

I posted this on my old Vox blog last year at Halloween. However at that time I had an average of about 25 people a day stopping by instead of over 400 who look in now. This is a fascinating clip from one of the wonderful Bob Dylan Radio Theme Hour shows. Here Bob introduces [...]

Rock ‘n’ Roll Train

And by way of contrast, this from the latest album from AC/DC. From what I’ve heard so far it’s pretty good.

If it doesn’t play, follow this link

Remember This?

On our trip northwards on Saturday, Fern Cake remarked that ‘Everlasting Love’ by the Love Affair was one of his favourites. He said he found it uplifting and never tired of hearing it. We both remembered that Steve Ellis and his band had another hit but we couldn’t remember what it was. Tonight driving home [...]

Only In Scotland.

From Today’s Scottish Sun. Not an April fool joke.
You can read the full (fool?) story by clicking on the link above. Basically, so troubled are the Rangers supporting Larkhall residents by the colour green that they are lobbying Asda to change their colour scheme to blue for a new store opening in the town. Far [...]

Scotland Rocks – Frankie Miller

The finest rock/blues voice to come out of Scotland. Sadly Frankie is now unable to perform or even sing due to a brain hemorrhage he suffered in 1994.
Here he is with a medley of ‘Aint Got No Money’ and ‘Woman to Love’

Gift Ideas Again

Great for white shirts and Indian carry outs!