Why isn't Phil Cunningham the greatest? — Forum Archive

1 Jun 2003, 17:17

I feel sorry for the poor bastard - being left out of this whole thing.

He's a Macclesfield lad as well, remember. Shouldn't he be getting more attention than just a footnote?

:(

1 Jun 2003, 17:33

well, he's not really of new order--doesn't write with them, etc., but...

three cheers for mr. cunningham for helping them out and doing a fine job!

then we'd have to thank all the background singers (dawn zee, et al), as well (or deride them, as some members of this site may be inclined to do!).

1 Jun 2003, 17:52

Because I can't see his name without thinking of Phil Collins for some reason :D

:singer: (insert bald jokes about Phil Collins here)

1 Jun 2003, 17:56

let´s wait and see what he actually adds to the band on the next album. we know he added a lot live, but still don´t know in a studio... well, we´ve got vietnam. but i don´t know if he´s the one playing the reggae chords (i think so) or the hard guitars on the chorus (that´s barney, isn´t he?).

1 Jun 2003, 18:01

Originally posted by AgentWood well, he's not really of new order--doesn't write with them, etc., but...

...er, heard on pretty good authority last week that he is involved with the writing side of things now!

Still not an official member of the band but perhaps that day is moving closer.

1 Jun 2003, 18:04

Originally posted by Johnny Giles > Originally posted by AgentWood> well, he's not really of new order--doesn't write with them, etc., but...>

...er, heard on pretty good authority last week that he is involved with the writing side of things now!

Still not an official member of the band but perhaps that day is moving closer.

I have nothing against him being added as an 'offical' member, but it just won't be the same without Gillian. As long as he doesn't look like Phil Collins....

1 Jun 2003, 18:24

umm....he's not the greatest because he isn't Gillian. Really, it would seem so strange if he became an official member of the band. He does his job and should get credit where credit is due, but the newbie does stick out. We'll have to see what he does writing-wise. of course, he'll never look like this:

1 Jun 2003, 18:41

Taboo no.7, who the hell said you could post a picture of that disgusting balding android Phil Cholic on my thread? How dare you soil the topic of conversation in such a disgraceful way! Kindly remove that offending picture at once.....or you will be forever condemned to be listening to NOTHING but his big plant pot drum solos until the end of time.

:nonono:

1 Jun 2003, 19:05

Originally posted by Mark LaMacq Taboo no.7, who the hell said you could post a picture of that disgusting balding android Phil Cholic on my thread? How dare you soil the topic of conversation in such a disgraceful way! Kindly remove that offending picture at once.....or you will be forever condemned to be listening to NOTHING but his big plant pot drum solos until the end of time.

awww, you gotta love short, little, bald guys!!!...come on....he needs love too!!! :laugh:

1 Jun 2003, 19:54

Phil Sh** Collins :barf:

1 Jun 2003, 22:38

A local lad he is. Well good for them. Perhaps he will help them grow. Get Gillian back and Barney will be free from overworking his guitar and Gillian will be free for keys during gigs.

1 Jun 2003, 23:46

I don't have anything against PC because I know nothing about him. I'm sure he's a damn fine guy, but he's not Gillian. I kinda think that maybe fans were skeptical of Gillian when she joined in 1980. It's only natural.

But...NewOrder has to change their name if Phil Cunningham permanently replaces Gillian.

2 Jun 2003, 06:49

Originally posted by anita I don't have anything against PC because I know nothing about him. I'm sure he's a damn fine guy, but he's not Gillian. I kinda think that maybe fans were skeptical of Gillian when she joined in 1980. It's only natural.But...NewOrder has to change their name if Phil Cunningham permanently replaces Gillian.

OK, NewMarion it will be then!

2 Jun 2003, 07:42

Originally posted by Mark LaMacq I feel sorry for the poor bastard - being left out of this whole thing.

I hate him because he's the new guy...and when the guy brought on to augment the live show becomes the new guy, who then shows up in the publicity photos...well, it's over.

I submit another fave band, Crowded House, as evidence. Backup stage monkey appears as new member, original drummer leaves...I know it's over.

2 Jun 2003, 07:48

i want to hear more about pretty in pink loving short balding guys

(pre-emptive strike before jarvis gets in with any comments)

2 Jun 2003, 08:00

Originally posted by Hibster i want to hear more about pretty in pink loving short balding guys(pre-emptive strike before jarvis gets in with any comments)

If she's a Texan, Dave, then perhaps I could qualify as 'short' too? They're all amazonian beauties with legs like Dali's elephants in them there Southern States, aren't they?

2 Jun 2003, 13:53

What does Marion sound like? I could never find a mp3 anywhere.

2 Jun 2003, 15:50

Marion are a Smiths-y indie guitar band or minor repute that had their biggest profile around the early 90s. They did maybe two albums then split. I know very little about them but some wag at the Macclesfield local paper once hilariously labelled them "Industrial rock screamers" - this is absolutely true. :lol:

Oh, the thought just occured to me why Phil is so ignored. Perhaps it's because his surname sounds like Cunnilingus. Like I said, just a thought. :shrug:

3 Jun 2003, 04:58

Originally posted by WenOrder What does Marion sound like? I could never find a mp3 anywhere.

I have their two albums. The second one, "The Program", produced by a certain Johnny Marr, is great. I wouldn't label them as Smiths-y, though. They were far more rockier...

3 Jun 2003, 20:17

Originally posted by Al Jarvis > Originally posted by Hibster i want to hear more about pretty in pink loving short balding guys(pre-emptive strike before jarvis gets in with any comments)

If she's a Texan, Dave, then perhaps I could qualify as 'short' too? They're all amazonian beauties with legs like Dali's elephants in them there Southern States, aren't they?

Awww, you guys....but no, we are not all amazons in the south....I unfortunatly got my families Irish short genes...Im only 5'1"....but I do have a soft spot in my heart for short, bald....and dare I say it...even a little chubby...guys....add in your accents...and I would melt!! :beer:

ps....some of us are planning a trip to London for next year...dont know the dates yet, but we will let you know!!

3 Jun 2003, 21:44

Originally posted by Pretty in Pink Awww, you guys....but no, we are not all amazons in the south....I unfortunatly got my families Irish short genes...Im only 5'1"....but I do have a soft spot in my heart for short, bald....and dare I say it...even a little chubby...guys....add in your accents...and I would melt!!

ps....some of us are planning a trip to London for next year...dont know the dates yet, but we will let you know!!

Paging Dr. Freud...sounds like we've got an Electra complex on our hands. just kidding... :D

3 Jun 2003, 22:32

Originally posted by Johnny Giles > Originally posted by AgentWood> well, he's not really of new order--doesn't write with them, etc., but...>

...er, heard on pretty good authority last week that he is involved with the writing side of things now!

Still not an official member of the band but perhaps that day is moving closer.

well then, guess he does deserve a bit more respect, perhaps!

at least they're getting on with 'the writing side of things.' that's got to be a good sign.

4 Jun 2003, 01:24

Originally posted by David Church > Originally posted by Pretty in Pink> Awww, you guys....but no, we are not all amazons in the south....I unfortunatly got my families Irish short genes...Im only 5'1"....but I do have a soft spot in my heart for short, bald....and dare I say it...even a little chubby...guys....add in your accents...and I would melt!!> > > ps....some of us are planning a trip to London for next year...dont know the dates yet, but we will let you know!!

Paging Dr. Freud...sounds like we've got an Electra complex on our hands. just kidding... :D

Everyone needs love!!...besides, you will get old some day!

4 Jun 2003, 01:52

Originally posted by Pretty in Pink > Originally posted by David Church> > > > Originally posted by Pretty in Pink> > Awww, you guys....but no, we are not all amazons in the south....I unfortunatly got my families Irish short genes...Im only 5'1"....but I do have a soft spot in my heart for short, bald....and dare I say it...even a little chubby...guys....add in your accents...and I would melt!!> > > > > > ps....some of us are planning a trip to London for next year...dont know the dates yet, but we will let you know!!>

Paging Dr. Freud...sounds like we've got an Electra complex on our hands. just kidding... :D

Everyone needs love!!...besides, you will get old some day!

I will?!

4 Jun 2003, 02:02

yep :nod:

4 Jun 2003, 02:32

Originally posted by Pretty in Pink yep

Nobody ever told me that, going into this whole life thing. I always figured aging was a sort of genetic disorder. Well, that fuckin' tears it. I want my money back!

4 Jun 2003, 02:37

Originally posted by David Church > Originally posted by Pretty in Pink> yep

Nobody ever told me that, going into this whole life thing. I always figured aging was a sort of genetic disorder. Well, that fuckin' tears it. I want my money back!

aww, you still have a few good years left....dont worry!...besides, there are up sides to being older...you can drink, go to clubs, and even stop going to school.