the clash loved me baby!

Christ on a bike. I can't believe this (a John Cooper Clark gig) was nearly 10 years ago. 

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banksy does ukip

UKIP, Reform or National Front - that's when it can truly be stated that all parties are the same as each other.

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more daily mail and boris johnson madness

Let's face it, my stinking parrot would have been a better Prime Minister than Boris Johnson.

Never vote Tory.

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frank zappa versus joe pyne

If this is true (and l can't be bothered checking) then hats off to Frank Zappa, as that is funny.

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bloody jackdaws slowly demolishing my home

I've had some Jackdaws nesting outside my bedroom window for the last few years, as they made a hole in the woodwork under my guttering and set up home there. Despite the noise from them early in the morning, l like birds and don't mind them being there.  Now their mates (or family) have demolished the other end by completely pulling off the wood and have set up home there as well. The cheeky little gits. I know at some stage l am going to have to get all of this replaced, but l will be leaving the bill for it in their respective nests.

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The Pixies - Head On

Pixies - Debaser (Official Video)

the conservatives - a reminder

Never forget (and never vote Tory)

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rishi sunak's closest aid's insider betting (and more)

Of course it does not come as a surprise tome that Rishi Sunak's closest aid has been illegally insider betting on the election date, just as it does not surprise me he is such a stereotypically entitled smug looking Conservative. The sooner the corrupt fuckers are booted out the better.

Never vote Tory.

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Nirvana - Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Live On MTV Unplugged Unedited)

Nirvana - Plateau (Live On MTV Unplugged, 1993 / Unedited)

limmy ruins the boys

I've been enjoying Prime Video's 'The Boys' series, and so when l saw this tweet from Limmy referencing it, l thought l would check it out.  Now l have to go and scrub my eyeballs clean and erase my memory banks.

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please please please (let me get what l want)

I really hope these polls come true. I'II have all my fingers crossed until it's over.

Never vote Tory.

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donald trump jr is as mad as his father, but chris stein nails it

Well this message from Donald Trump Jr didn't have the effect it desired.

However, Chris Stein expresses my view. 

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l need a bigger house - the rolling stones, la villa

I've had both of these posters for a while, but it's about time l framed them and hung them up.  I am however, running out of spaces to hang things.  

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I need more money

Once again, l need more money (and a bigger house). These are currently for sale, and l want them! However, even l can't justify spending that much on records, which let's face it, l already own (but later versions).

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Tea For One - Led Zeppelin with Lyrics

Written after the death of Robert Plant's son.

Led Zeppelin - Travelling Riverside Blues

kate moss as andy warhol's marilyn monroe

Kate Moss is obviously an attractive woman, but this isn't a patch on the original, and highlights how extra specially (is that correct?) photogenic Marilyn Monroe was, although Kate Moss is also pretty photogenic herself.

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gordon ramsey's bruise

The Chef Gordon Ramsey has been in an accident while riding his bicycle. All part of normal life, and he has been promoting wearing helmets to avoid serious injury. I wasn't however, expecting the severity of his bruising. I bet that was painful. 

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suella braverman - sign fixed

What should have been on her sign, although they missed out 'Racist' and 'Full of Shite'. 

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the german royal family

As fascism once again rears it's ugly head, a reminder that our Royal Family are of German heritage and Edward VIII was a fan of Hitler. 

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no sky tv for poor rishi

 These two made me laugh

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Suzy Bogguss - In Heaven

Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus

the tory manifesto

Hot of the press!

Never vote Tory.

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dr jive's first gig

These are mates of mine playing their first gig back in the mists of time after booting me out and getting a new singer (Bastards!!).

Might have had something to do with the fact l couldn't sing, but l certainly looked the part at the time. Two of the people in this photo latter went on to be high ranking policemen.

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june 1972 - when marc bolan was king

 What a time to be alive!

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Baby Queen - We Can Be Anything (Official Video)

Syd Barrett (Pink Floyd) - Bob Dylan Blues

bob dylan's fashion mistake

I will usually bow down with respect to all things Bob Dylan related, including his usual sartorial elegance, but even at the height of his coolness, he couldn't make this outfit work.

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the rutles butcher cover

 One again, The Rutles hit the spot. Comedy gold. 

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Queen 1973 BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test Keep Yourself Alive

Led Zeppelin - Trampled Underfoot (1975) Old Grey Whistle Test

Rita Hayworth & Fred Astaire dance to Led Zeppelin's Rock and Roll

A reminder that in the old days TV shows did not always have relevant videos to play, and The Old Grey Whistle Test used to regularly show these types of accompanying films instead, which was a great way to get around the problem. If l remember correctly, they were also pretty much all put together by one man - Philip Jenkinson.

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1871 map of europe

 There's a lot to unpick from this old map, and I've highlighted some parts of it for your delight. Enjoy.

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TVAM - PSYCHIC DATA

Warning! - No vocals until after 5 minutes!  I like it.

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Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – Reducer

old waterboys adverts

Amongst other things, l am currently reading the hardback book that came with The Waterboys 1985 6 cd boxset, which focuses on the making of their 'This is the Sea' album. I've said it before and l will say it again, between 'A Pagan Place' and Fisherman's Blues', they were one of the best live and studio bands in the world, if not the best, and l for one certainly loved them. 

Here's a couple of old adverts.

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light years - newcastle boiler shop

Off to The Light Years festival at The Boiler Shop, Newcastle later on and looking forward to it, as l haven't seen any of the bands before, so attending with no preconceived expectations. Rather sadly, it's my turn to drive, so will be remaining sober and drug free. 

Will post some videos of the acts later.

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