I have always been keen on music, which is a little strange
since I have absolutely minimal abilities in that line. I was asked to be roadie and general on stage maniac (wasn't it Chas in Madness who initially had a similar role?) back in the sixties but decided against it on the basis I might have to carry heavy things. And when the pop star outfits were seen I definitely decided against it.
After some thought on fashion I did fancy an opportunity to join a topless band, or even a full nude group. After all it should distract from my playing and
if Sid could get by playing in such a way that even Lemmy though he was unteachable then surely I could manage.But it was not to be, on the few occasions that I was to perform somehow I was not seen as a forthcoming star.
No doubt a pity, but I never had the necessary charisma and there was not a "J" in my name so the chances of following Jim M, Jimi H or Janis J to stardom and an early death were pretty small.
So there was nothing for it but to become an expat.


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