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It's indicative of the general standards round here that we have a thread about the fucking Sisters of Motherfucking Mercy going on tour but nothing to mark the passing of a modest indigenous genius.

Ta ra, John: beautiful songs, beautiful voice, and he could drink any of you cunts under the table.

Really, what more do you want?

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played two excellent gigs at the Lowry in 2006 and last November.

at his best (for me) performing Solid Air at the same venue between those two years.

mercurial talent and temper

grumpy cunt with a sense of humour

and another fella who lived a very interesting life

brilliant interview in Word/Uncut/Mojo one of them last year, done at his home, he alternately charms and terrifies the journo

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PETER COATES'S BELATED REDEMPTION wrote: It's indicative of the general standards round here that we have a thread about the fucking Sisters of Motherfucking Mercy going on tour but nothing to mark the passing of a modest indigenous genius.

this did confuse me yesterday. not enough to start one myself, mind.

wonderful stuff. cheers john.

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