And whilst The Aliens were going strong, ex-Beta Band member Steve Mason was knocking out good tunes on his own.....
Heard a great story today about the first winners of the Mercury prize, back in 1992. Primal Scream won for Screamadelica - a definate modern classic, changed my perceptions on what music could be, and could do to you (with the aid of some substances.....). As winners, they were presented with a cheque for £20K, went out on an all night bender to celebrate in true Bobby Gillespie style, and ended up losing the cheque - never found to this day!! Not sure if they got paid in the end, but a good story nonetheless.....