Phantom

If he's still in the US. that's quite an achievement

He may actually still be alive since Wikipedia have removed his date of death.

Let's hope he gets a QO

He was also the guitarist for The Woggles

Please say "hi" from me. Is it just Otway and Barrett, or will the Big Band be there too?

Got tickets for Southern Culture on the Skids, and Stiff Little Fingers. Just bought my ticket for Reverend Horton Heat with The Delta Bombers and Bloodshot Bill which is at the end of next month.

Jeff Walls, guitarist from The Woggles has passed away.

All in the space of one day I got to see Nashville Pussy, Guitar Wolf, The Turbo AC's, and last but definitely not least, The 5.6.7.8s. It was my job on Sunday to help unload their equipment, show them to the green room. Each band autographed and album or two for me, and during my breaks got to hang out with them.

Mark Robertson, former bass player for Legendary Shack Shakers, has just been released from hospital after being treated for a ruptured appendix.

Judy Yates passed away early this morning.

Sylvain Sylvain from New York Dolls is receiving treatment for cancer. There is a GoFundMe page which offers very little information as to where on his body, or even how minor or severe it is.

Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon has announced his retirement

Happy birthday to Ray Campi. 85 today!

Judy Yates, mother-in-law to Dick Dale has entered hospice care. It's been a crap year for Lana Dale. First her husband, now she's about to lose her mum.

I got to know him a few years ago when he recorded a couple of songs with Los Straitjackets. The project was almost shelved as the a-side was a song called "When The Sox are Rockin" about the Boston Red Sox (Freddy's favourite baseball team) so we weren't sure how many would be interested. So I spent time talking to radio stations in Massachusetts, and the gift shop at Fenway Park to generate interest. The single was eventually released for Record Store Day 2013 which coincided with the 101st anniversary of Fenway Park. Freddy was under the impression that it would be a major Billboard hit. But we only pressed 1,000 copies. 6 years on, we still have copies available. Nonetheless, Freddy was grateful and he sent me a signed photo, CD and a t-shirt.