| Solo Artist Junior School 1964 |
Guitar |
Ian did his first gig playing Peter Gunn in front of his Junior School
mates. They never spoke to him again after that. Played Bongos with his
brothers group 'The Savals'. They didn't speak to him either. |
| TV Appearance Singapore 1967 |
Guitar |
Appeared on local TV show 'Talentime' - equivalent to 'New Faces'.
Made a mistake on the last verse and didn't get through to the next round.
Nobody spoke to him after that. Got a few local gigs and did a Xmas
special. Sung in Malay with Aisha Akbar on local radio. Nobody spoke to
him in Malay after that |
| Freightliners Formed 1971, RAF Halton Buckinghamshire |
Rhythm Guitar/Vocals |
Formed with other RAF apprentices, an acoustic group covering Mungo
Jerry, Simon and Garfunkel covers. Played in the local Folk Club. They put
their fingers in one ear and didn't speak to him again |
| Various Bands 1973-81 |
Rhythm Guitar/Vocals |
Member of various bands to numerous to mention, whilst serving in the
RAF both in the UK and Germany. Even the Germans didn’t speak to him |
| Thumrait Blues Band 1982-85 |
Lead/Rhythm Guitar/Vocals |
Formed a band in Oman with other expats, including a support slot to
Fred (Oldest Swinger in Town) Wedlock. Fred didn’t speak to him either. |
| Plains 1988-1993 |
Rhythm Guitar/Vocals |
Remnants of the ‘White Plains’ touring band, songs included ‘Step into
a Dream’ Julie, Julie, Julie’ and ‘When you were a King’ Various 60s/70s
covers. The rest of the band ignored him. |
| Toerag 1993-1997 |
Lead/ Rhythm Guitar/Vocals |
Formed with brother Colin, on drums, did a few gigs around
Essex/Herts. Various members included a Yank, a Buddhist and a
schizophrenic. Ignored by all in the band, twice by the schizo. |
| Revival 1997-1999 |
Bass/Backing Vocals |
Switched to Bass after the regular couldn’t stand being ignored.
60s/70s covers. The others never spoke to him like the first bloke |
| The Donkeys 1999 - 2001 |
Bass/Backing Vocals |
Heavy Rock band from Harlow. Covering classic rock numbers like ‘Don’t
speak to the Bass Player’ etc..left as they were too loud, and the lead
guitarist was an arsehole |
| Mistique 2001-2001 |
Bass/Backing Vocals |
Covers/Cabaret Band based in Hertford. The band didn’t speak to him so
he left and moved to Norfolk |
| Dr Misfit and the Screaming Mangoes2002 - |
Bass/Backing Vocals |
Dr Feelgood covers band, based in Dereham. Absolute nutters, but a
good all round band. History repeats itself and the band wont leave him
alone. Can’t stop them talking to him. |
| FURBAWLZ 2003- |
Bass and vocals |
Band formed purely from Mutes. SO THEY CAN’T TALK TO
HIM!!!! |
