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by aldinblack
16 Nov 2023, 19:06
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704174

Re: Strangler in the light

I think, unfortunately,there's probably still a bit of resentment there, hence the comments. Probably from both camps too. But JJ does have a point. Cause I get the feeling that, not so much right now, but over all these years, that JJ (and Dave and Jet) have always felt that they had a point to pro...
by aldinblack
15 Nov 2023, 23:44
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704174

Re: Strangler in the light

If I'm not mistaken didnt the Stranglers support Madness once, in the early 2000s ? Perhaps they could do it again lol.. Re the music being bigger than the members, well I've seen Straighten Out play numerous times and without any original Stranglers members in attendance. And all the music and whol...
by aldinblack
01 Nov 2023, 14:53
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704174

Re: Strangler in the light

I'm a couple of chapters in so far, seems like a great read to me.
It's a real shame we didn't get one like this from every original member..

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by aldinblack
29 Oct 2023, 11:02
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704174

Re: Strangler in the light

I suppose it depends what you mean by successful?
To me it means that you have, for the most part anyway, succeeded in making the most of whatever talents you have.
After all what more can you do ?

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by aldinblack
28 Oct 2023, 16:57
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704174

Re: Strangler in the light

Are you forgetting the point? JJ acused john of being money grabbing, when its obvious that JJ would only tour if its worth while financially. If JJ can be motivated by money, why not john? Ok, well I haven't read the book yet, waiting to finish my existing one before I start. Of course money motiv...
by aldinblack
28 Oct 2023, 16:10
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704174

Re: Strangler in the light

Getchya money for nothing getchya chics for free. That's what happened with JJ :-) But that's over now he's settled in south of France, has various hobbies, semi retired, comes out and plays every now and then to keep his hand in and because Baz & the rest are younger and still motivated. And ca...
by aldinblack
28 Oct 2023, 13:20
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704174

Re: Strangler in the light

If JJ could sing Take that songs and have a huge following and financial success he would do it just as Hugh would or anyone else.. You've made a lot of good points in your post, which I agree with But not this one. Do you really believe JJ or Hugh would do that now in their 70s and approaching ret...
by aldinblack
27 Oct 2023, 23:46
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704174

Re: Strangler in the light

I would say yes the money always helps, but for someone in JJ's position it's more a case of not losing money so he's probably happy to travel & play if it doesn't cost him.
Isn't he effectively semi retired now anyway?

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by aldinblack
25 Oct 2023, 16:57
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 704174

Re: Strangler in the light

Met JE on a couple of occassions. Each time he came across alright. I think JJ comes across worst out of the pair of them in the book and that's using JJ's account! [emoji38] - The only thing I thought JJ was in the right on was JE alleged money grabbing antics but then we all need to earn money ri...
by aldinblack
23 Oct 2023, 00:16
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Rolling Stones chat
Replies: 29
Views: 19436

Re: Dark Matters has it stood the test of time?

Listening to The Rolling Stones' latest. Now, THAT'S how you make a late career record. Are they all the original members or is it Mick and friends? Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the creative forces of The Rolling Stones since the very beginning, are still very much there. You go to see the Stone...
by aldinblack
22 Oct 2023, 16:45
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: Things you fecken hate..........
Replies: 3916
Views: 343711

Re: Things you fecken hate..........

I barely watch TV these days and when I do it's usually something on catch-up. Stopped paying for sky, Netflix and shit years ago Jim Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk You did the right thing. You got the app "just watch" ? Really good. Just add all the films you want to watch and it wi...
by aldinblack
15 Oct 2023, 09:41
Forum: Tribute Bands
Topic: Brilliant instrumental cover!!! Tribute
Replies: 9
Views: 6881

Re: Brilliant instrumental cover!!! Tribute

It's very well done I agree. But I find it too repetitive as an instrumental, this song needs the beautiful lyrics & vocals

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