AS IT WAS, AS IT IS

I blame the parents. My mum bought me ‘Led Zeppelin II’, ‘Back Sabbath’ and ‘Deep Purple In Rock’ for Christmas. I went to Wigan Casino and Blackpool Mecca, bought records by people I’d never heard of. Went to London, fought in the punk wars. Was in a band. Had a record label or two. Wrote for magazines; compiled compilations, made tapes for people, then CDs – still doing it. It’s not like having a proper job…

INTERVIEW IN ELSIE MAGAZINE CIRCA 2020 POSSIBLY

Big rave up for that Dave Henderson in Sounds circa 1980, thank you Alan Howard (the wanking tapper) [no relation]

Another glove in a different pocket – ©2025 – click on the cover to see the full armoury

Return of the Spice Girls-inspiring frock I made for Jordan. Click on the picture to find out more.

The Burbage Shit Singles Club, not really celebrating music, more berating the ugly and insensitive.

Much more music – click on the link to get the tracklist and download some of the sounds that blew my mind in 2025.

Those crazy guys at Cassette Culture went on eBay and bought the first edition of Wild Planet in Sounds. And they’ve done an unboxing thing (as seen in this video)