He explained how ridiculous the clowning was, and there and then I decided to settle down and play seriously.

I decided there and then to sue the bastards.

The lights go down, you hear the applause and you're up there, and then everything else is forgotten.

Now and then, I had moments of greatness, but I never knew how to duplicate it consistently.

And then split his own cranium in half. I would like to see you do that yourself Blore. It would take some practice.

One way and another I was having a ball - playing gigs, jamming and listening to fine musicians. Then came a crisis at home. My stepfather fell sick, and it meant I had to support the family.