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I read somewhere (Bob’s excellent book? Peaches: A Chronicle of the Stranglers: 1974 - 1990?) that there was nearly a fight between AC/DC and The Stranglers. The lads were having a usual wind up and accused AC/DC of being hippies cos they smoked Marijuana. Bon Scott was not amused and wanted to hav...

Maybe he was the inspiration for the song 'Sometimes'?

They were a very credible band though, made serious money and Weller has forged a huge solo career that Hugh wanted but can only dream off!

Very sad news that Sir Sean Connery has died age 90,the best bond by a mile IMHO, and did some great films before and after Bond, he had a great life but I was a huge fan of him in Bond but me made loads of other great films, a fantastic icon and actor, mine is a vodka Martini shaken not stirred. T...

aldinblack wrote: ↑14 Jul 2020, 15:23 mmm I don't know tbh. Not sure he's up to the job, what with all the legendary competition out there. Plus, I doubt he can play a solo and down a pint of Stella simultaneously.

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I doubt it, he's been teetotal for about 30 years!

Good bass line by Norman!

Jon the Impaler wrote: ↑06 Jul 2020, 16:15 Sorry ........... but who ?

He wears dresses and has a minimalist approach to bass playing, you know?

Joe Strummer - Redemption Song

Rick Wakeman - Grumpy Old Rock Star 1&2

Neil Peart - Ghost Rider

The Clash were BIG IN AMERICA. Stadium rock... https://youtu.be/78PoG2qw9G4 Hugh didn't get that big success with The Stranglers. . JJ wasn't a friend of western boots and for him American people are strange or even ridiculous. One main reason Hugh left the band... Obviously discounting the time fr...

Well that was a shock!

It seems they're putting some new tracks together in the studio which means that they won't even have to see each other or be in the same place at the same time, no talk of live gigs!

Come back Mr Organ Grinder, Could do with your expert opinion here mate, cheers. [/quote] Would like to hear Dave's answer to your comment. Can't believe that Mr. Greenfield plays on shit equipment, especially because there's no necessary. Of course he can use the equipment which he finds the proper...