Well my past throws funny photos at me! My friend Paul Rutner sent me this photo of his band The Mumps, who were friends with my band The Quick. Flanking the late Lance Loud is yours truly on the upper left, and Ian Ainsworth of The Quick on the upper right. I believe playing out The Mumps song “Muscle Boys” in the Whiskey-Go-Go dressing room. Crazy times!

Edwyn Collins

Edwyn suffered a cerebral haemorhage on Sunday the 20th Febuary. He is being well looked after in hospital.

Edwyn is someone who I have had the pleasure of working with, and is one of the most loved people I have ever met,and for good reason, he is warm and gracious. Edwyn and his partner Grace make you feel so warm when you meet them, I wish him a speedy recovery and my warmest wishes go out to him and his family.

– Danny Benair