Glad to see another Killing Joke fann on here Donald. I have to say that while I dearly love the Undertones and thought they were amazing live, they are just topped slightly by Killing Joke circa 1980 to 1985 for 'best live band ever' title in my book. The music was so powerful and primal live with Geordies amazing guitar work and Jaz's madcap performance that you totally lost yourself and were taken over by their sound. The audience were manic and violent and you would always leave their gigs drenched in sweat and sporting a patchwork of nice new bruises. The build up music before they came on was, as you say, incredible.

Somehow being 41 is a lot worse than being 40. At least that's some sort of milestone whereas 41 just has the ...still hanging around feel to it.

Hey donald send me your e-mail I might have a little something for you!!

E mail on its way Alex, Im intrigued. I only saw Killing Joke once, it was a year or two before Eighties came out ?84/85? Jaz had his face painted in camoflage and I know that sounds naff but he was seriously scary. What a presence on stage, you couldnt stop watching him. Wardance and Requieme (cant spell it!) were jawdroppingly good. I heard he was lving in S America for a while (probably Bolivia). Cool bloke but I have to disagree slightly Rick and say that he is just pipped in the coolness chart by a certain man with a greasy fringe, wearing a checked shirt, smoking a fag and doing a wolf whistle!

Who's that then Donald ? The local builder or bricky on his lunch break ? Surely you can't be describing the warbling wonder that is Mr Sharkey ?

Let me know how you got on donald. I see Leeds got their 'first choice' of manager.Hope he likes greyhounds.

I kid thee not - see link - save your film money for 'Lilo And Stitch'

Yes its that mad time of year when for 3 weeks CMoS is interested in sport .. la Tour

Killing Joke's wardance and requiem are on my play list for tonight. I can tape Der Mussolini, no problem. Do you want Wardance and Requiem as well Donald. I elike the tour de france. Pity Channel 4 don't cover it anymore. One of these years I fix a holiday in france to tie in with le tour.

'Follow the Leader' by KJ was an anthem for me and Christine circa 1981. It would make a good single for the Prodigy to cover(and aspire to...)

Unusual compilation album on ebay from 1983.Features 'love parade' and 'got to have you back'.

CMos I hope you have your TV permanently tuned to ITV2 to hear Phil's dulcet tones....the Tour theme by Pete Shelley is one of my all time faves too, sadly now not used!

That would be great George as Alexs' little something didnt work!! (an Mp3 for those sniggering).

Is the Punk Rock Baby CD serious. Is Cliff going to buy a copy before it is too late, or will Doina object. Would be worth spending a couple of pound just to play it in the December Dublin - Cork minibus.

Sorry donald it appears to be too big to fit in the mailbox. I'll try later.

Whippets Weegie. If you're gonna insult a Yorkie, do it properly!

Sorry !! It's not as popular up here as we can't find the jockeys. How do you insult a Yorkie properly anyway?

Say their pigeon has mange and their whippets canker.Alternatively ask them for money.

A man goes to the vet because his cat is poorly. The vet says 'Is it a tom?' and the man says 'Nay lad, 'ah've got it 'ere in t'basket!

I'm away tomorrow for a week in the sun, hopefully! Will try and log in from Spain. I hope that all Derry and surrounding fans will have bought plenty of tickets for The Forum screening by the 22nd July!!After watching events at Drumcree yesterday I'm glad I didn't go to film. First time in 6 years that I wasn't there for some broadcaster! Talk soon.

You can't insult me. I own neither pigeon nor whippet and I'll gladly give away all my root of all evil. Just look what it's done to Tim 'the world's most boring man' (after JP!). Preferring instead to admire his reflection for the 100th time that day, a pillow fight was obviously totally beneath someone of his high stature (looked bloody good fun to me - anyone game for one in Dublin?).

Don't you just know when you really shouldn't have said something!!!

Have a good holiday Vinny - got the lobster in there? He needs some sun (don't we all!). Best go check that link now to know what I'm to be on the receiving end of.

I dunno who was asking but I have got the full DAF album which is great, incl kebabtraume! Vinny have a great holiday!

Knock! Knock! Who's there? 'Muff' 'Muff who?' 'Ma fit is stuck in ye'r door!' (PS. I've got it now by the way - slapped wrist on Thursday!).

Hear about the tourists who were visiting some old graveyards in Scotland and came upon an interesting headstone that read 'here lies a pious man, a wonderful father, and a great teacher.' One of the visitors quipped, 'just like the Scots tae bury three men in one grave!' Sorry, I'll go to bed now!!

Have a good holiday Vinny. The lobster a Drumcree might have made a good pic but Im sure Spain will be better. Another dialect joke- Theres a new street drug that really popular in Aberdeen - 'kenfitamine'!

Well I'm glad you got it Lindsay!! Are someone's ears burning?