One legendary musician meets another.

I’m settled on the sofa to watch Brackley Town’s FA Cup game. A fantastic club that I’ve been privileged to cover over many years. I’m really hoping they can pull off an upset tonight.

Strong agree.

Da iawn, Cymru! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 1-0!

Very moody and autumnal on my morning walk.

This is great! It’s hitting a sweet spot between my enjoyment of comedy and my sociology degree.

I shortened my walk today, as I’m a bit poorly, but did spot a squirrel, so that’s cool…

Wales has the best national anthem. I will not be taking questions.

It seems I’ve come back from the Queen fan convention with a cold (aka conventionitis). Sigh.

I now have a drum room, complete with the obligatory Queen-related touches.

Listen to me, Michael, and Ian wax lyrical about Blackadder series 2! This was great fun!

I’ve wanted a practice kit at home for years. Now, I do!

Birthday reading.

Subtly downgrade a band. Waterhole.

I’m getting this book for my upcoming birthday. Looking forward to reading it.

A brief but lovely time in Amsterdam. It also included a brief but nice chat with two ladies from Peru. The first time since I started learning two years ago that I’ve spoken Spanish to a native speaker. I’m pleased with how it went.

Stopping off in Amsterdam before I fly home. Love this city.

Jusqu’à la prochaine fois.

“It was a worthwhile experience…”

Waiting for a plane to Switzerland in Amsterdam. Pianos in public places should be much more common than they are. Listen to this guy play!

If the cold I’ve had all week could, you know, leave me alone now, I’d appreciate it.

Incredible outpouring of love for Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham.

Taken in Birmingham this morning. Ozzy bowed out on his own terms and kept rocking right to the end. That’s all a musician could ever hope to do. #BirminghamForever #UTV

Amazing!

Listened on my journey home today. Bloody marvellous!

A very pleasant afternoon in the sunshine after work. The early alarm paying me back.

Gutted I’ll have to miss this.

So long, Brian Wilson. Thank you for the music. Those harmonies, man…. youtu.be/lpd4jzKA4SA

My favourite episode so far.

A splendid 12 months. A lovely fortnightly dose of Blackadder. I’ve had loads of fun listening, not to mention the privilege of contributing to a couple of episodes too.

The FA Cup is the best cup competition in the world! Delighted for Palace!

No picture as evidence, but I met and interviewed Rik Mayall as part of my job in 2010. Warm, funny, charismatic. He even gave me a hug.

I’m in a bit of a strange place emotionally/mentally at the moment. As such, I didn’t want to go to band practice tonight, but I’m glad I resisted the urge to cancel. It always boosts my mood.

I had to do a (mercifully rare for me) early shift today. The upside was getting out for a walk round my local park in the sunshine; the 4:00 alarm paying me back.

That one hurts quite a bit. Fair play to Palace, though. I hope they go on to win the trophy.

This isn’t fucking good enough! #avfc

This is very sad indeed. Roy Thomas Baker was pivotal in the making of some of my all-time favourite music. Thank you, Roy, and sleep well. www.loudersound.com/news/roy-tho...

Back to health and out capturing the beauty of springtime.

Some good friends came to visit me today, and gifted me this.

I spent last night listening to Blondie in tribute to Clem, and I suspect there’ll be more in the coming days. What a superb drummer.

This is all anyone can hope to be able to say, isn’t it? RIP Clem Burke. And thank you for all the joy.

Oh man, Clem Burke. Rarely has a drummer added quite so much to whatever band he was playing with. Incredible stage presence, tight but swinging, spiky but funky and you’ve GOT to respect a man who finds a haircut that suits him and sticks with it for over 50 years. Irreplaceable. DIP

Rest in peace, Clem Burke. A sad loss. A sensational (and for me inspirational) drummer. Listen to the drums on this! open.spotify.com/track/3W0xbv...

Raaaasshfooord! #avfc

Tonight’s office.

Spending Sunday evening listening to Queen. They’ll always be my musical safe space/happy place/comfort zone.

Coming to a steam-driven wireless near you soon.

A heart-shaped donut with my hot chocolate on Valentine’s Day. 😂

Looking forward to this.

Made dinner for me and my dad today.