'Robins doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to self-criticism: “I don’t have an alcohol problem. I have a me problem.” The booze helped him keep running from a reckoning with himself.' Something Like Magic, Something Like Death: Thirst by John Robins buff.ly/HtWfnAD

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Go Iggy! -Biafra Iggy Pop at Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland, CA. 7/19/26! Photos by Jello Biafra! Come visit the Alternative Tentacles booth at Mosswood Meltdown today on the final day for the festival! See you there!

First (and last) time I’ve done this: Hydration break.

My first football match was with my Dad. Sheffield Weds v Wolves. Division 1. Oct 1968. A freezing wet afternoon. It was infinitely better than this shite.

Ok. An idea. Yanks have hydration breaks but in order to curb this half time atrocity, lets make half time 20 seconds long? Sign my petition etc……

Please convey to Tom that the local draught cider loosens the tongue and the bowels at 16p per pint as opposed to the 24p Watney Starlight alternative which only loosens the bowels.

Coronation Street - written by Susan Pleat (19th July 1972). Minnie is upset to learn that Ena has barred her from placing a bet.

1977, London

Now playing: One that I was quite partial to as a young lad. ‘Impact imminent, no evasion’ youtu.be/V_38vkJZ_u0?...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the one and only Geezer Butler. Have a lovely birthday Geez - I’ll be thinking of you brother. We’ve had some fantastic times touring together over the last 58 plus years!

‘I became an immigrant And I was sorta happy I could frolic in the green all night In Northern England. I had trouble all over Europe I was very happy now.’ #FallFriday youtu.be/jchcIn_zp7s?...

Friday! 📷 Mick Rock

OTD in 1989. Only Fools and Horses and All Creatures Great & Small are on BBC1. Alexei Sayle's Stuff is on BBC2 with Tales of the Unexpected on ITV.

My first time in a small club venue - one that would become almost my weekly home (Monday nights) for the next year during the punk explosion. As they seemed to be on tour constantly I saw DoM live another four or five times in ‘77/78 before they imploded after releasing their 3rd album.

50 years ago today my gig #2 Doctors of Madness - alongside early Ultravox! they were constantly touring small provincial venues, at that point playing a similar mix of dystopian glam and proto-punk. The electric violin, the enigmatic frontmen - John Foxx and Kid Strange. youtu.be/LcKzvdeLOiI?...

We're delighted to announce that Apples For Isaac, our first album of newly written songs in over a decade, is available to pre-order now. bunnymen.lnk.to/ApplesForIsa...

A #Roman lead tablet from Bath (Britain), which a woman named Lovernisca hoped to use to put a curse on whomever had stolen her cape. In a world where many ordinary people went without justice, curse tablets were an option to try & get it through divine means #Archaeology #AncientBlueSky

Crikey, it’s Devo, 1981, by Allan Tannenbaum.

'Pink Fiat', Bethnal Green Road (2024) by Doreen Fletcher doreenfletcherartist.com

Dried Raindrops The dried raindrops on the window caught my eye as I passed Brondesbury Park London Overground station. They turned the view beyond into something that felt more like a painting than a photograph. Second version of this photo.

Please note: Music never lets you down.

I’m far from a football expert, but scoring one goal and then deciding to stop playing and leave it to your goalie isn’t the best strategy is it?

Some of us saw England win the World Cup. (On a small black & white TV) #VeryOld

I rest my case that international football is, on the whole, shit. (Starts to ponder his #FallFriday choice…)

Now playing: youtu.be/rcU-IfF-CWY?...

One of my favourite 50 seconds. youtu.be/LtTIQ0ySej4?...

'London Rain' by Diana Croft dianacroftart.com

Now playing: youtu.be/_JZLMacEK3g?...

David Bowie – Valentine’s Day The Next Day (2013) Video of the Day

You dont need to tell me, Andy. Perfect for a Kinks Konnoisseur or Kinks Komplete beginner.

Haiku kit for sale: Only used once, then broken To syllable bits

It’s another fabulous Tina Tuesday!

Talking Heads released their second studio album, "More Songs About Buildings and Food" #OTD 1978 on Sire Records.

Happy Birthday to me. 🎂 Some shit I’ve lived through: England winning the World Cup Decimal currency Joining the EEC The miners strike Falklands war Mobile phones The Internet Brexit Cheers Dears! 🍻

The plaster's falling off the wall My girlfriend's crying in the shower stall It's hot as a bitch I shoulda been rich Now I'm just digging a Chinese ditch I'm living on a Chinese Rock All my best things are in hock I'm living on a Chinese Rock Everything is in the pawn shop youtu.be/tXBChDAfaqI?...

20 years ago I thought this band would be big. I was wrong. 🤷‍♂️ youtu.be/5yXRCxrT83k?...

If you see this, post a random GIF or vid from one of your favourite TV shows.

Now playing: Peak glam Bowie. youtu.be/IKns7Y91cGU?...

I suspect I may be the only pensioner in the village currently listening to The Pink Fairies… youtu.be/6qNKsln0Gdw?...

40 years ago this week - in the middle of a three week road trip driving through Malaysia. Not a care in the world. Emergency apple nearby. 🍏

Unusual cover versions R US youtu.be/SMhR30QRHcQ?...

Current status:

STOP SAYING “PICKY BITS” YOU TWEE IDIOTS

Playing Into The Void on this Gibson SG which I'm raffling for a good cause this month. All details at the link below. raffall.com/424254/enter...

I’ve got a Cornetto lads!

I’ve had real trouble sleeping this week, but hearing an hour of Andre Agassi’s punditry on the BBC Wimbledon coverage has swiftly cured that…😴

Boatyard, Ratcliffe-on-Soar.

Is it winter yet? I’ve decided I don’t like living on Venus.