Originally posted on Psychedelicgaragepunk.com on November the 4th 2008.

On the 11th of August, I had my second rehearsal with Second Offense, having had the first one on the 29th of July. Ralph initially called me in June, offering his services as a dep for George, the Surf Rats drummer. But he also asked me whether I’d be interested in singing with his band, who he described as Dr Feelgood / Pirates clones, which certainly intrigued me, as I love both bands. … Read more »

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Well, here I am on the train to Peterborough, my bum slightly sore  from the Jobsworth guard  charging me a further 18 quid for my journey! Knew I’d forget something……… my railcard! I dread to think how much a ticket to Inverness would cost! Will investigate further…………

After much  phaffing from 6 a.m. I managed to get myself out of the house just after 8.15, and at the bus stop a good 5 minutes prior to the Witham bus arriving. Didn’t get too OC leaving, tho’ my DM’s dropped mud on the carpet just as I walked out. Oh no! OC Terence said “get a cloth, fire up the vacuum, do something!!!” Fortunately sane Terence had the upper hand and said “Bollocks!” and  that was that. … Read more »

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After my Pa left school, in 1928, at the age of 13, his Father secured him a job at Heybridge laundry. It was an apprenticeship in a profession that would stand  him in good stead for his next big adventure.
But for now, as a young teenager, it was regular work and an education of another kind…… … Read more »

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It’s a sad and shocking statistic that at Christmas time incidents of domestic violence and friction increase dramatically. And why should that be? Is it the close proximity of other family members, that one usually never sees except over the Festive season, that irritates? Is it the increased Alcohol intake that causes people to become more aggressive? Or is it the sudden boredom that some some people suffer over the Holiday season?

No, I think I know why tempers are flared and fuses are short over Christmas. In two words, FAIRY LIGHTS! … Read more »

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There’s major part of my “Fetish” that I didn’t mention. Sadly it isn’t something I’ve experienced since probably the late 60’s, and that’s Indoor Fireworks. Indoor Fireworks you ask, surely some mistake? Not the type that Sergeant Alan refers to in his comment on “Firework Fetish”? No, you read me right, mini Pyros for use INSIDE the home. … Read more »

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Further to Charles Birch’s excellent comment about his Great Grandfather, I received this:-   … Read more »

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Originally posted on Psychedelicgaragepunk.com on January 7th 2009

Like I’m sure many other Beach Boys fans did, I eagerly awaited the reissue of “Pacific Ocean Blue” by Dennis Wilson. I’ve had a very clean copy on Mini disc, taken from an original pristine 1977 cassette tape, for a number of years. I love the album, the songs, and I love Carl Wilson’s backing vocals. … Read more »

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Originally posted on August 10th 2008 on Psychedelicgaragepunk.com

I believe I’ve seen the Ramones in excess of 27 times. I simply can’t comprehend that Joey, Johnny and, my personal favourite Dee Dee, are dead. If I had to choose just one band to take to heaven, a desert Island, or where ever, it would be Da Brudders, hands down. … Read more »

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I have what I term a Firework fetish. If you ask anyone who’s close to me they’ll tell you I’m fanatical for Pyrotechnics.
I don’t just love the effects(they’re heavenly, specifically rockets, the bigger the better!) but I love the smell of the smoke, the smell of an unlit firework(although since the demise of the proverbial “Blue touchpaper” they don’t smell as good. … Read more »

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Originally posted on Psychedelicgaragepunk.com May 20th 2008.

The first big gig I remember going to was at the Oval cricket ground, on the 30th of September, 1972. The main attraction for me was Emerson Lake and Palmer (ELP).  My dear old mate Barn was fanatical about them and I’d bought “Pictures at an exhibition” myself, which I thought was rather dark, and rocked in an odd kind of manner. … Read more »

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