Well that was a pretty excellent evening in Leyburn, as Rich Hall never fails to deliver, and he didn't this evening. Also, as it was an early finish, and l got a lift there and back, l was deposited back home with a belly full of Peroni by 22.30. Result!
This is actually from last week, but the water is still pretty high and it's still crappy weather for summer. I blame God.
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May 29th has a special place in my heart as the day Manchester United first won what was then called The European Cup, beating Benfica 4-1 after extra time, which l watched with my Manchester United supporting Uncle Ray (God bless him). I've obviously got the vinyl recording of it from back in the day (how times have changed), and am wearing a t-shirt commemorating it, which l will shortly be showing off at our Wednesday club, making the most of being off work till Friday. Also obviously l have the programme, video, DVD, magazines and newspapers from the time (amongst other crap), but can't be bothered digging them all out to photograph at the moment.
I need to get out more.
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It wasn't all heavy drinking yesterday, as l had a short break to have a romantic Indian meal. Unfortunately it was with my mate from Middlesbrough. Still - beggars can't be choosers.
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When out and about yesterday, we were talking about the high cost of concert tickets and what artists could do about it. This was referring to the superstars who have already made their millions making a stand and charging a lot less so poorer fans could attend, and Bruce 'Man of the blue collar workers' Springsteen was mentioned in dispatches. I gave the example of Marc Bolan doing shows for cheap so that younger fans could attend, which was a great idea and made the younger fans love him even more. He also backed it up by refusing to play Sheffield when they charged extra, and here's a cutting referencing it to prove l am not going mad(der). The trouble is, as long as fans are prepared to pay the extortionate prices. they will keep putting the prices up. Our Bank Holiday drinking crew would have gone to see the likes of The Eagles, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, the way we used to go and see Adam and the Ants, Culture Club, Madonna and Frankie Goes to Hollywood, let alone Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones. Not any more.
As tradition dictates, l shall be heading to Richmond and drinking more than is good for me. I have my outfit sorted.
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I've just seen a couple of the news who are obviously ill educated, toothless, and heading to a food bank. Asked who they were going to vote for, said 'Conservative, as they look after the likes of us'. I think they feel that the extra food banks are a good thing set up by the Conservatives, rather than an example of how blighted the country has become under their rule. Turkey's voting for Christmas meals.
I was not expecting that today, and to say l'm happy is very much an understatement.
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This is me (wearing a George Best mask) looking forward to the Manchester United v City FA Cup Final. No doubt it will end in tears but there's always hope,
You'll have to trust me on this one, l've plenty of pictures of myself and people of that time looking pretty much like this back in the day. Lord knows what caused it. Great fun though.
Hopefully Rishi Sunak's independence day, as he'll be a free man after then.
Never vote Tory
This is an oldie but goldie and still gets me today. It's amazing how your eyes and brain can play tricks on you.
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I'm old enough to remember when bands and rock stars lived for the sex drugs and rock and roll, and even journalists looked cool and followed the same path. Here's Chrissie Hynde (later of The Pretenders) and Nick Kent watching The Sex Pistols in 1976.
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This is from a very early Peanuts strip by Charles M Shultz, but still resonates (at least to me) these days. I used to love the Peanuts books when l was younger, and l've certainly loved music for many, many years.
These shareholders shouldn't be able to take out profits while the river s and sea continue to be filled with crap, and asking the public to pay extra is taking the piss.
From BBC News
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Here's a recent setlist from The Rolling Stones show in Las Vegas on May 11th 2024. It's heartening to see that they recognise 'Sweet Sound of Heaven' is already a classic song, and what a splendid set (apart from 'Angry' and 'Mess it Up').
If you don't like the red portrait of King Charles, here's an alternative photoshopped version. I'd still do away with all of the royals, as it's part of what makes this country so class based, with people thinking they have a right to rule.
By Jose Villarrubia
A Status Quo poster from 1972 from when they were still a Rock band. A picture l haven't seen before.
Relax girls - they're married (and now 50% dead).
It was all fields when l first moved here.... There will still be way too many blokes compared to ladies, no matter what they build.
Technology advances, and prices come down, so the future is nearly upon us. You can now buy a Unitree robotic avatar for $16,000. This is just the start of the new world, which will soon be available for many ordinary people, including knobheads like myself. Be worried.
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Off out tonight to see Bob Log III at The Cluny in Newcastle. Looking forward to it!!
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I loved The Smiths but am not so bothered about a lot of Morrissey's solo output (and some of his views), but using this artwork was a simple yet genius idea. Based on the iconic Marc Bolan and T.Rex singles.
This is surely taking the piss from Robbie Fowler as a Liverpool fan and ex player. There's no way in the world l would want Jose Mourinho back as manager. I'd rather have Steve Bruce!
From The Sunday Mirror
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From Thank Your Lucky Stars between the rehearsal and performance. May 12th 1963. I love this sort of crap!
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