I hae awoken to news that The Damned's long rumoured, almost mythical covers album is set for a release date to tie into next year's 50th anniversary celebrations. It is said to be a tribute to Brian James, without whom.... So far, next year has the Wembley show and 2 warm ups in Amsterdam and Leuven (Belgium) in the week leading up to the big one. Naturally, we're going to all of them!! You can't take it with you....so time to get spending. Is it a collection of previous recordings? Is it a whole new set, who knows...? Still, it'll help pay for Dave's divorce.
I've got tickets to see these two tonight at St Pancras old church, should be very good. Btw I'm not sure whether you were already aware but one of the songs on the new album, Gossamer Wings was co-written with Paul Weller and he also played hammond organ and provided backing vocals as well.
Totally forgot to comment on Dave Ball's passing ...look, you all knew this was coming Wait a minute, that's not it... Ahhh, that's the stuff!
