PERSONNEL
PROFILE
NAME:
Rob Younger
NICKNAME: Stiffy
MOST ANTICIPATED PLACE YOU'LL VISIT THIS TOUR AND WHY? Nottingham –
the legend of William Tell has long held a deep fascination for me.
FAVOURITE SONG IN THE SET TO PLAY:
"Hanging Alone Crying Into The Maelstrom Breaks My Heart, Iskender"
CURRENT LY ON YOUR TURNTABLE IS?
I can’t read the label – it’s spinning too fast.
IF YOU
COULD BE ONE OTHER PERSON IN THE BAND OTHER THAN YOURSELF, WHO WOULD IT BE
AND WHY? Pip. I don’t know why.
IF YOU WERE GOD (E.G. JOHN NEEDHAM) YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENT ON THE BACKSTAGE
RIDER THIS TOUR WOULD BE …? Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I’ve
liked them since I was a kid.
RAW POWER - THE ORIIGNAL MIX OR IGGY'S RE-MIX? Yes, I think so too.
FAVOURITE ROLLING STONE AND WHY? Pip. I don’t know why.
MAKE A CHOICE - THE KINKS, THE ANIMALS OR THE WHO? All bands are equal
in God’s eyes, though I do have to say, "San Franciscan Nights"
could quite easily have gotten Eric cast into the Lake of Fire.
ADVICE TO FANS COMING TO THE SHOWS? Obey your parents, wear clean underwear,
and check out the merch stand.
YOUR PERSONAL GOAL FOR THIS TOUR? Remain detached, professional, focussed.
IF I'M BUYING, WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING? LSD Come Liquid and Bailey’s.
NAME:
Ron Keeley
NICKNAME: Ya Habibi
MOST ANTICIPATED PLACE YOU'LL VISIT THIS TOUR AND WHY? Cadiz É for the
naval history.
FAVOURITE SONG IN THE SET TO PLAY: Hand of Law, as always
CURRENT LY ON YOUR TURNTABLE IS? Foo Fighters, D4, White Stripes (once)
+ anything from the back catalogue that meets the mood.
IF YOU COULD BE ONE OTHER PERSON IN THE BAND OTHER THAN YOURSELF, WHO WOULD
IT BE AND WHY? Pip. Brilliantly eccentric (or eccentrically brilliant
.. the distinction is unavailing). Radio Birdman without PipÕs keyboard would
be like steak without mustard É tasty but lacking je ne sais quoi.
IF YOU WERE GOD (E.G. JOHN NEEDHAM) YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENT ON THE BACKSTAGE
RIDER THIS TOUR WOULD BE? Currently on good terms with god É I talk to
him on the telephone. In fact, for this tour I have his telephone, so if he
wants to use it I expect my every request to be granted.
RAW POWER - THE ORIIGNAL MIX OR IGGY'S RE-MIX? Original is the best.
FAVOURITE ROLLING STONE AND WHY? Charlie, of course.
MAKE A CHOICE - THE KINKS, THE ANIMALS OR THE WHO? The Who.
ADVICE TO FANS COMING TO THE SHOWS? Have fun É always.
YOUR PERSONAL GOAL FOR THIS TOUR? Hit Ôem again.
IF I'M BUYING, WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING? A large Knob Creek É after the tour.
(ThatÕs bourbon, BTW)
NAME: Nuruddin
Chris Masuak.
NICKNAME (IF APPLICABLE): Klondike, Chris Boy King (called this by Ron
Keeley).
MOST ANTICIPATED PLACE YOU'LL VISIT THIS TOUR AND WHY? Europe. I've been
given a free ticket and a licence to play at mind-numbing volume.
FAVOURITE SONG IN THE SET TO PLAY: Once you're in the pocket, they're
all fun!
CURRENT LY ON YOUR TURNTABLE IS? Dinah Washington - "What a Difference
a Day Makes".
IF YOU COULD
BE ONE OTHER PERSON IN THE BAND OTHER THAN YOURSELF, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
It's a full-time job being me. Allah knows best.
IF YOU WERE GOD (E.G. JOHN NEEDHAM) YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENT ON THE BACKSTAGE
RIDER THIS TOUR WOULD BE S? A soundproof room and a rocking chair.
RAW POWER - THE ORIGINAL MIX OR IGGY'S RE-MIX? The original, of course!
FAVOURITE ROLLING STONE AND WHY? Mick Taylor. It's obvious why.
MAKE A CHOICE - THE KINKS, THE ANIMALS OR THE WHO? Put 'em all on and
hit "shuffle".
ADVICE TO FANS COMING TO THE SHOWS? Lighten up.
YOUR PERSONAL GOAL FOR THIS TOUR? Deporting myself with honour.
IF I'M BUYING, WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING? To say no to champagne is to say
no to life.
NAME: Philip
Hoyle
NICKNAME: Pip
MOST ANTICIPATED PLACE YOU'LL VISIT THIS TOUR AND WHY?
Jerez - Sun, heat, wine, coffee..ANDALUCIA
FAVOURITE SONG IN THE SET TO PLAY: Descent into the Maelstrom
CURRENT LY ON YOUR TURNTABLE IS? Coldplay - "Daylight"
IF YOU COULD BE ONE OTHER PERSON IN THE BAND OTHER THAN YOURSELF, WHO WOULD
IT BE AND WHY? Ron - for his musical imagination
IF YOU WERE GOD (E.G. JOHN NEEDHAM) YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENT ON THE BACKSTAGE
RIDER THIS TOUR WOULD BE É? Espresso, at an Italian standard
RAW POWER - THE ORIIGNAL MIX OR IGGY'S RE-MIX? Original
FAVOURITE ROLLING STONE? Stu
MAKE A CHOICE - THE KINKS, THE ANIMALS OR THE WHO? The Who
ADVICE TO FANS COMING TO THE SHOWS? Enjoy!
NAME:
Deniz TekMOST ANTICIPATED PLACE YOU'LL VISIT THIS TOUR AND WHY?
Airspace over Greenland. I always marvel at its utter lack of greenness.
FAVOURITE SONG IN THE SET TO PLAY:
45 minute long version of "Walk Dont Run", if included.
CURRENT LY ON YOUR TURNTABLE IS...?
"Detroit" Yusef Lateef.
Magic Band live in England 2003.
Various demo reels from producers applying for the job of working on the next Radio Birdman album.
IF YOU COULD BE ONE OTHER PERSON IN THE BAND OTHER THAN YOURSELF, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
Jim Dickson. Speaks fluent French, gets to have all the fun but carries none of the psychic baggage.
IF YOU WERE
GOD (I.E. JOHN NEEDHAM) YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENT ON THE BACKSTAGE RIDER THIS
TOUR WOULD BEÉ?
No one allowed backstage- not even band members.
RAW POWER - THE ORIGINAL MIX OR IGGY'S RE-MIX?
Original Bowie mix
FAVOURITE ROLLING STONE AND WHY?
Brian. Brian fans never have to explain why.
THE KINKS, THE ANIMALS OR THE WHO?
Kinks. (Could have been the Who except for Tommy and the unfortunate fashion
sense of Roger Daltrey).
ADVICE TO FANS COMING TO THE SHOWS?
Just be ready to have pure unadulterated fun and take nothing that happens
too seriously.
YOUR PERSONAL GOAL FOR THIS TOUR?
Survival would be great.
IF I'M BUYING, WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING?
Any locally produced Eau de Vie of whatever region we happen to be in.