Fatboy Slim a.k.a Norman Cook has had the honour of not one but two of his tunes used as background to the greatest ever clip on YouTube which shows highlights of the Albion's stunning 2010/11 season.
.....And he has owned many Lucilles. I recall that this is to remind him that there can be many Lucilles but only one BB King (who I saw live at the Centre and he was excellent). Classic line from him at the gig - "It's great to be here in Brighton, in fact at 68 years of age it is great to be...
Great song. In the spirit of music trivia I discovered the other day that the trumpet solo on Elvis Costello's "Shipbuilding" was played by Chet Baker.
And Steve Earles son, Justin Townes Earle, has his middle name as a tribute to his dad's hero. Justin Townes Earle current album "Harlem River Blues" is excellent as are his other ones.
Steve Earle has been married 6 times, two of the marriages to the same woman. Current wife, Alison Moorer...
The American FM rockers REO Speedwagon are named after an early type of pickup truck.
English rock/punk/folkie beat combo (I have never heard any of their stuff so can't say for sure) Blyth Power are named after a Diesel rail locomotive. Ex BR class 56 number 56134 to be precise.
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