It's funny how deeply the death of someone you've never met can affect you. I'm still too upset to do this justice, but I needed to mark his passing ( Read more... )

RIP Lux Interior.

I just reread my review of the third, and sadly now last, time I saw them live and can do no better in tribute so I'm reposting it here.

The Cramps, London Astoria, 26th September 2003Last night I went to see The Cramps for the third time. The last time I saw them was about ten years ago and they were fantastic. Lux was wearing ( Read more... )

I've occasionally wondered just how upset I'd be when John Peel died. I don't think I've ever thought that about anyone who wasn't a favourite musician of mine or someone I actually know ( Read more... )