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Danny Kustow, guitarist for Tom Robinson Band, is currently being treated for double pneumonia and a liver infection.

I know. His weight isn't the main issue. His asthma is of more concern as he needed the paramedics to be called after a short walk to the pub just a couple of weeks ago.

Jake admits he has piled on the pounds over the years. Part of that is due to depression.

Working the merch table for Reckless Ones. A rockabilly trio formerly based in Minnesota, but moves to California a few years ago. First up on the bill is a new band called Teenage Exorcist, followed by Liquor Beats Winter.

Have to admit I didn't think Stickells as a "pop star"

In related news, Gary Stickells, former tour and production manager for Queen has died at the age of 76

I would take up juggling, but I just don't have the balls.

My first hit of the year for my theme team.

That'll do the trick!

I just need a QO and that's a hit for one of my theme teams.

Dick Dale battling heart failure and other ailments as posted on his wife's Facebook page

Update from his sister, Linda Gail Lewis. He is on the mend.

Robbie Fulks and Linda Gail Lewis. Apologies for the grainy photo, it was taken from the back of a dark venue while I was standing on a chair at the merch table.

I will upload a couple of photos from last night's gig with Robbie Fulks and Linda Gail Lewis. Meanwhile here's a photo of a ticket stub.

Tonight I will be working for Linda Gail Lewis (sister of Jerry Lee Lewis) and Robbie Fulks.

Just finished reading "Rock & Roll's Hidden Giant:- The Story of Charlie Gracie", Charlie Gracie's autobiography in which he speaks openly about his rise to fame in the late 50's and how he was blackballed by his record label and his struggles to get back to obtaining another hit.

When I saw that one of his song credits was "Love-itis" at first I thought it said "Love tits"

So you're saying that he and his gallbladder are going their separate ways?

Heard about it from a few friends who are performing at the Rockin' Race Festival in Spain. They did a short set of Challengers tunes as a tribute.

American Girl closing their store at Mall of America

Payless Shoesource to declare bankruptcy in the next couple of weeks

I prefer to stick with my music podcast However, I can recommend Cocaine and Rhinestones which might interest some people here.

Both posts were done within seconds of each other. Drewsky just happened to hit the submit reply button before I did

Frank Robinson has lost his battle against bone cancer