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Bit Quiet

January 21, 2022 Longrider 9

I’ve had my rebore. Still in hospital recuperating. Meanwhile, I discover that another of my rock and roll heroes has died. RIP Marvin Lee Aday.

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Bat into Hell

April 21, 2021 Longrider 6

So Jim Steinman is dead and with him passes a part of my youth. I recall clearly the first time I heard Bat out of […]

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Yeah, Whatever…

June 21, 2020 Longrider 5

X Factor “star” complains about racism. Singer Alexandra Burke has spoken out about her experiences of racism in the music industry, revealing she was asked […]

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Oh, Good Grief!

April 24, 2020 Longrider 26

I’d switched on the television yesterday and was waiting for the various bits of kit to load up. In the meantime, the BBC came on. […]

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More PC Crap

April 5, 2018 Longrider 23

A male voice choir. A police male voice choir is changing its name and distancing itself from its force after being told it went against […]

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How Sad

September 9, 2017 Longrider 2

Don Williams has died. I liked his gentle delivery and wistful tunes. A blend between country and pop. Sorry he’s gone.

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Greedy Bastards

June 21, 2015 Longrider 5

I see the music industry is as venal as it has ever been. Remember the old adage “Home taping is killing music”? Well, it didn’t. […]