The Alternative Rock Factfile. It's Back for a Christmas Edition!

[yorks5stringer]

Both Thunder and the Lightning Seeds are making a quick tour of the UK this evening.

Edited July 3, 2015 by yorks5stringer

[paul_5]

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1435773969' post='2812359']
Mo Foster and Eddy Grant have just collaborated on a recording of ZZ Top's Cheap Sunglasses.
[/quote]

Odd thing about Eddie Grant - he was entirely self-funding.

[Dad3353]

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1435963826' post='2814112']
Both Thunder and the Lightning Seeds are making a quick tour of the UK this evening.
[/quote]

Indeed, they were over here in France yesterday.

(Congratulations on keeping the count up to date; I admire your patience. )

[yorks5stringer]

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1435966274' post='2814126']
Indeed, they were over here in France yesterday.

(Congratulations on keeping the count up to date; I admire your patience. )
[/quote]
Merci

[yorks5stringer]

Following his admiration of Mr Baker in the Ginger Baker film, John Lydon and Ginger Baker are launching a range of Cakes, all made with Country Life Butter.

[pfretrock]

Leslie West's brother John used to run a fish cannery business, but he closed it down after becoming appalled at the number of cans of fish they had to reject.

[pfretrock]

While on the subject of mountains...before his musical career, Jimmy Cliff used to entertain the tourists in his native Jamaica by leaping 35 feet into the sea.

[yorks5stringer]

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1436546453' post='2819100']
Leslie West's brother John used to run a fish cannery business, but he closed it down after becoming appalled at the number of cans of fish they had to reject.
[/quote]

His other brother Kanye was the IT brains in the business. Who knows what happened to him when the business closed and there was just him left with a Laptop?

[pfretrock]

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1436550974' post='2819159']
His other brother Kanye was the IT brains in the business. Who knows what happened to him when the business closed and there was just him left with a Laptop?
[/quote]
He became the world's greatest R̶o̶c̶k̶s̶t̶a̶r̶ IT consultant.

[RandomBass]

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1436546453' post='2819100']
Leslie West's brother John used to run a fish cannery business, but he closed it down after becoming appalled at the number of cans of fish they had to reject.
[/quote]
And Leslie became a great speaker, doing the rounds.

[yorks5stringer]

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1436600616' post='2819379']
And Leslie became a great speaker, doing the rounds.
[/quote]

He was very big within the Rotary Club too.

[yorks5stringer]

Ex "Tubeway Army" Star Gary Numan and ex Rudamental singer John Newman are looking at collaborating. As is usual in these instances, they are stuck for a name.

[pfretrock]

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1436546453' post='2819100']
Leslie West's brother John used to run a fish cannery business, but he closed it down after becoming appalled at the number of cans of fish they had to reject.
[/quote]
For the young 'uns....
[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egSD1MF0xWE"]https://www.youtube....h?v=egSD1MF0xWE[/url]

[yorks5stringer]

The Sutherland Brothers and Quiver and Bow Wow Wow are an unlikely pairing, yet have recorded "Poison Arrow" as their first release from the new partnership.

[paul_5]

Joni Mitchell penned the track 'Blue' as a tribute to her brother Phils' overalls after her clutch went on the M20, and he nipped out to pick her up from the Roadchef.

Edited July 12, 2015 by paul_5

[sprocketflup]

The working title for The Cults biggest hit was originally "She Sells Sanctuary On The Seashore....." and then went on for another 3 lines, but was shortened after a painful twisting injury to Ian Astbury's tongue

[yorks5stringer]

[quote name='sprocketflup' timestamp='1436730095' post='2820331']
The working title for The Cults biggest hit was originally "She Sells Sanctuary On The Seashore....." and then went on for another 3 lines, but was shortened after a painful twisting injury to Ian Astbury's tongue
[/quote]

Prior to becoming a rock star, Ian Astbury worked as a metal machinist and all his drills had hardened Tungsten tips.

[yorks5stringer]

[sup]US Singer-songwriter Fiona Apple has just announced she will only be playing Gala's in future.[/sup]

[pfretrock]

Britain's first speaking clock service was recorded by Gladys Knight. She later went on to a successful recording career with her backing band. And the rest, as they say, is history.

[pfretrock]

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1436858464' post='2821366']
[sup]US Singer-songwriter Fiona Apple has just announced she will only be playing Gala's in future.[/sup]
[/quote]
[size=3]I heard she was also into Jazz.[/size]

[yorks5stringer]

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1436860194' post='2821377']
Britain's first speaking clock service was recorded by Gladys Knight. She later went on to a successful recording career with her backing band. And the rest, as they say, is history.
[/quote]

[yorks5stringer]

When Philly bandleader Archie Bell split up with his backing band, they went on to successfully develop a range of DIY tools including a small drill used by many a Hobbyist.

Edited July 14, 2015 by yorks5stringer

[yorks5stringer]

Harvest Records refused to meet with them.

Edited July 15, 2015 by yorks5stringer

[yorks5stringer]

70's Glam rockers "Sweet" and 70's Jazz-Rockers "Blood, Sweat and Tears" are both reforming and recording a collaboration. As is usual, they are stumped for a name.

Edited July 14, 2015 by yorks5stringer

[pfretrock]

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1436890041' post='2821773']
When Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds were looking for a new record label, Harvest Records refused to meet with them.
[/quote]
They should have tried Monsanto.