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[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1418127676' post='2627063'] On Bronze Records? [/quote] Maybe, they hope it will go Platinum .

In an unexpected change of policy, Iceland have just announced a new addition to their "Premier League" Food range (any 3 for £5) for Christmas. Endorsed by "Mysterious Girl" Singer and I'm a Celebrity...err Celebrity, Peter Andre, it's a twist on the Three Bird Roast. Peter explained, "I've taken a heavily bronzed Jordan Foul, an Ostrich and an Emu and combined them. Unfortunately, I won't be doing stuffing". Apparently many Premier league Footballers are however already heavily tweeting this Christmas centrepiece. Peter also has a new album released for Christmas, called "Mum's gone to Iceland". He explained, I feel this album (3 for £5) captures the spirit of Christmas and my favourite track is "See Her". He sings ( to a cod reggae beat) " I really wanted to see her yeah, so we met at the Ice Cream Freezer" Ivor Novello Award here I come.

Picnickers at McArthur Park have been urged to remove any leftover food should an unexpected rain shower blow over. Ranger Smith explained "There's a number of varmints and critters which feast on the leftovers, usually Cake, Petit Fours and Metaphors."

Following writing "Heart of Gold" Neil Young has teamed up with "Silver Lining" Jeff Beck and "CopperHead Road" Steve Earle to produce a collaboration with the working title "Precious Metal".

Leather clad rocking Bassist, Suzi Quattro has been awarded an unexpected accolade this week. Forget Jamie Oliver and Hugh Whitting-Fearnlystall, Suzi has been credited with changing Britain's eating habits following her single "Can The Can". In the song she urged teenagers to can the can and eat fresh, frozen or Sous Vide foods. Chain -smoking Nigel Farage awarded her "Britain's Best Dietary Educator" at an award ceremony at the Dog and Duck yesterday.

Marks and Spencer have announced that singer Lulu (aged18) has lent her celebrity endorsement to a new Toilet Cleaner. At the launch Lulu explained " Aye, the wains nee wanna youse it but I just wanna SHOUT".

Soulsters Daryl Hall and John Oates wrote "Maneater" for the Jaws Movie. However it was rejected in favour of the John Williams track "B flat ,C". Oates commented. "It could have been written by a child". John Williams (aged 3) countered with, "It's just sour Grape(nuts). (I've just transcribed the Jaws Theme on stave and tab, this is available from me by PM. I find it goes down quite well at Fishing Society Gigs and is a firm favourite with those Fishermens Friends too)

Iceland have just announced their "Spice Girls" Food range for Christmas. Ginger Spice has developed a Red Bull infused Cream Horn (99p for 4), Sporty Spice a Peanut Brittle (99p for 4 ), Baby Spice a Children's Rusk (99p pack of 6), and finally Scary Spice a Bi-carbonate of Soda Bread (99p each). Peter Andre has however said he will not be following this with a Jordanian/Middle Eastern range however.

Body Art Billboard David and Fashion Magnate Victoria Beckham have always been interested in music, so much so they named their first born after their favourite Steely Dan track. Their second born after a Dire Straits track, third born after a Frankie Ford hit and last born after a Jeannnie C Reilly ditty.

When Jimmy Webb wrote "MacArthur Park" for Richard Harris, he actually did have a spare copy of the Recipe. However he could not find another word to rhyme with "Rain" other than "Again" ....

Have had 2 strings break in 40 odd years of playing, both Optimas G's on a JD Supernatural Roadie maybe 20 years ago. Always bring a spare to gigs now, both 5 stringers.

Right Said Fred and Leftfield have not denied a future collaboration together.

Al Green wrote the Dionne Warwick hit " I say a little prayer for you".

Jeff Beck used his training as a Tailor to inspire him to write "Hi, Ho, Silver Lining".

Raphael Ravenscroft appeared on Blockbusters once.

Clarks have pointed out that during the colder months, it is better not to take Katrina and the Waves advice but to use leather or rubber soles.

Tommy Roe was a big fan of bent Jazz Trumpeters.

"suited to a birds designer Italian Leather handbag" How do they fly then....? I thought it was 2014(even in Leeds) but maybe I'm mistaken?

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1417968622' post='2625557'] Bill Clinton never had any political aspirations until his brother, George, formed his band and called it Parliament. The closest Bill ever got to George's achievements was when his Government was described as 'One nation under an imbecile'. [/quote] Quite lot of blowing going on mind then?

Ronnie Lane was an unheralded Bassist, never playing the obvious. I had "Long Player" by the Faces back in the 70's, there's a great live version of Maccas "Maybe I'm Amazed"

Just an update, these are now just £280 at Thomann, I am seriously tempted!

Hothouse Flowers have announced they are to split. Bassist Herbie cited "increasing energy prices and competition from air-freighted blooms from emerging markets" In a domino effect, Sting is also looking at shutting up shop and Iron Butterly and Stone Roses are also making plans. Stone Rose's Mani commented, "We are looking at a spin-off party band called Lead Balloon"

60's Popster Freddie Garrity could not think of a name for his backing band. Then he had a dream...

The line up for the "Houses of the Holy Festival" at the Southbank over Christmas is taking shape. Expected to perform are The Christians, Judas Priest, The Sikhers, The Communards, Elvin Bishop, The Rocking Vicars, Madonna, Charlotte Church, Peter, Paul and Mary, Peter Gabriel, Genesis and Josef K. A single "God only Knows" backed by "Church of the Poisoned Mind" is available on Buddah Records

Guns N' Roses have dropped plans for a UK based chain of Garden Centres following seizures by the US Customs of stock intended for the new venture.