Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 3, 2016 I see my DDP pick Chris "Merrick" Hughes (former Ant) has put his Wiltshire home up for sale. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3970652/A-pad-fit-Prince-Charming-Adam-Ants-drummer-Chris-Merrick-Hughes-puts-five-bedroom-country-manor-house-complete-recording-studio-sale-1-95million.html Nice photos of the property if you are a Homes Under The Hammer type of person ('m not). Scroll down to the end of the article for an update on the members of the band. I find it absolutely incredible that a former Ant and plumber can own such a house. Ok he co-wrote a Tears For Fears song or two and produced a couple albums. I'm sorry that doesn't net you the funds to buy this house--even if he installed the plumbing himself. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted December 3, 2016 That "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" sold a lot, and is used even now in adverts etc. Don't knock the royalties power of a lingering song. My old fave and former Deathlist alumni Gerry Rafferty was earning 80 grand a year at the end of his life for the song Baker Street alone, never mind everything else he did in his life. Of course he was still relatively poor because he spent it all on booze, but still... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted December 3, 2016 As I was trawling through 1980 possibilities, he stood out as a guaranteed obit principally because he wrote that song. I think only Adam Ant, Pirroni and Hughes would obit widely.(no offence to Terry Lee and Tibbs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted December 3, 2016 That "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" sold a lot, and is used even now in adverts etc. Don't knock the royalties power of a lingering song. My old fave and former Deathlist alumni Gerry Rafferty was earning 80 grand a year at the end of his life for the song Baker Street alone, never mind everything else he did in his life. Of course he was still relatively poor because he spent it all on booze, but still... Yes. A friend of mine is in the business and has a long association with Buzzcocks among many others. He told me that Pete Shelley earns enough money from 'Ever Fallen In Love' to keep him comfortably off for the rest of his life. Just that one song. I don't think it's so easy to write a "pension" song now though, as the industry is too greedy. Other people unfairly get songwriting credits and consequently a slice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted December 3, 2016 I think only Adam Ant, Pirroni and Hughes would obit widely.(no offence to Terry Lee and Tibbs). "Marco, Merrick, Terry Lee, Gary Tibbs and yours truly" Funny what sticks in my mind for years. Who's that Kevin dude in the photo in the DM? Oh, and Sir Creep, you need to read the article again. Merrick Hughes is a producer, not a plumber. Terry Lee is the plumber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted December 3, 2016 I think only Adam Ant, Pirroni and Hughes would obit widely.(no offence to Terry Lee and Tibbs). "Marco, Merrick, Terry Lee, Gary Tibbs and yours truly" Funny what sticks in my mind for years. Who's that Kevin dude in the photo in the DM? Oh, and Sir Creep, you need to read the article again. Merrick Hughes is a producer, not a plumber. Terry Lee is the plumber. Kevin was the bassist on Kings Of The Wild Frontier. Lasted less than a year. Just as they got famous, off he went, thus allowing Gary Tibbs the glory years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted December 4, 2016 Fruit loop or not, I'd let Adam Ant stand and deliver all over my chin. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted December 4, 2016 Lol. 'Chins' perhaps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted December 4, 2016 I definitely would. A few years ago I was convinced he would have some sort of Raoul Moat scenario, but I'm glad he didn't. I imagine he and Gazza might get on quite well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted December 4, 2016 I think only Adam Ant, Pirroni and Hughes would obit widely.(no offence to Terry Lee and Tibbs). "Marco, Merrick, Terry Lee, Gary Tibbs and yours truly" Funny what sticks in my mind for years. Who's that Kevin dude in the photo in the DM? Oh, and Sir Creep, you need to read the article again. Merrick Hughes is a producer, not a plumber. Terry Lee is the plumber. Kevin was the bassist on Kings Of The Wild Frontier. Lasted less than a year. Just as they got famous, off he went, thus allowing Gary Tibbs the glory years. It wasn't the bass that made them tho, it was the double drums on the rims that did. Which they stole off the go wild in the country mob iirc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted December 4, 2016 Lol. 'Chins' perhaps... Are you saying I'm fat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted December 4, 2016 No, I was saying your spelling was 'off'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted December 4, 2016 Ant in 2009.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1192974/Prince-Charming-Suburbia-Adam-Ants-transition-Eighties-dandy-gun-wielding-maniac-Mr-Average-door.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted December 4, 2016 Ant in 2009.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1192974/Prince-Charming-Suburbia-Adam-Ants-transition-Eighties-dandy-gun-wielding-maniac-Mr-Average-door.html Bald as a fookin' coot, mind. That joyfully coloured cap is foolin' nobody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted December 4, 2016 Ant in 2009.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1192974/Prince-Charming-Suburbia-Adam-Ants-transition-Eighties-dandy-gun-wielding-maniac-Mr-Average-door.html Bald as a fookin' coot, mind. That joyfully coloured cap is foolin' nobody Think the Emmerdale producers should snap him up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted November 3, 2018 Adam Ant is 64 today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 3, 2018 So why the F did someone put a thread up for a 50 year old? Oh it was a Guesty....glad we banished Guests from creating threads ffs. smfh. Y-Dub can prepare to post at least 5 more times the birthday updates. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,641 Posted November 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: So why the F did someone put a thread up for a 50 year old? Oh it was a Guesty....glad we banished Guests from creating threads ffs. smfh. Y-Dub can prepare to post at least 5 more times the birthday updates. SC Rather than posting a rant, why don't you try and answer your own question with a simple Google first. He suffers from severe depression, has been institutionalised with it and has had problems with prescription medication use. I think that, and his notability, qualifies him for his own thread. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted November 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Rather than posting a rant, why don't you try and answer your own question with a simple Google first. He suffers from severe depression, has been institutionalised with it and has had problems with prescription medication use. I think that, and his notability, qualifies him for his own thread. You're clearly more familiar with the man and his works than me So - do you know if when he sings Goody Two Shoes these days he still includes the line about writing on a "pound note"? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted November 3, 2019 Anyone else feel old? Adam is 65 today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted November 3, 2019 Saw he was trending on Twitter today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
