I wonder what everyone's top 10 of covers would look like? Never knew about the Astley Smiths thing, and have similar dislike, and this always pops into my head when Morrisey is mentioned [Link]

Speaking of covers, Human League did their Holiday EP covers of Nightclubbing/ Rock nRoll pt2 which is a banger, but since the Gary Glitter peado thing erupted, haven't played it live since. But then pops up Heaven 17, and they've done it live, since Martyn Ware was on the H80 release. .

Alan - covers are so hard to do well, so I’m not sure about the Rick Astley AC/DC Highway to Hell one, although seeing him on the drums was great. When you’ve seen the original with Bon Scott, it’s a bit hard to beat haha…

a4e, I didn't like The Smiths because I didn't like Morrissey's voice. Astley brought those songs alive for me.

nick - did you see Oli Brown at the Boom Boom club (it would have been around 2010, he played there a few times)? Here’s something more recent from him… [Link] Also, the amazing Buddy Whittington (played with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers for several years), I’m pretty sure I saw you at one of his gigs in Sutton?

Mrs enjoyed Rick Astley at the IW Festival this year. I didn't do the Saturday when he played, did see it on Sky Arts and seemed a sound performance. I do love when an artist goes off script and does something that makes you go wow, so I will check out some of that AC/DC thang.

Trigg - it’s a bit like when an Argentine footballer does that “elbow ref, elbow” motion in an attempt to get an England player sent off when the replay clearly shows that there was zero contact…. Cheating seems to be in press much every sport :(

The Boom Boom is just tribute bands now and is a waste of space. Used to be a great venue showcasing some great talent, but not any more. I have seen some really good shows there, but I don’t even bother to check and see who is playing there now. I saw this bloke there a few years back before he upgraded to events like Eric Claptons Crossroads shows.[Link]

Meadow - it was really good, and he got a bit tearful reliving that moment with Dermot, a truly nice guy. I don’t think he could really believe that he had gone from effectively retiring to playing the Pyramid stage plus doing the not-so-secret “secret” Smiths set in the Woodsies tent (formerly the John Peel stage).

Absolutely loving this story [Link] Is there nothing middle aged men won't do to win at rural cricket?

Yeah and that was the surprise to me as I'd only ever seen him as a Stock, Aitken & Waterman type product but he's a really talented musician.

Rick Astley's main set at Glastonbury was pretty good too. Him on the drums belting out Highway to Hell was a highlight.

Rick Astley bought a microphone for £1500 from my sons music shop last years. My son asked if he could have a photo with him. Rick said ' yes no problem, I will take my sunglasses off so your mum knows who I am ' :)

Is it Glamstar Spit? Saw them at Charles Cryer, excellent

Trigg - was that the interview Astley did with Dermot O’Leary? If so, it’s superb :) [Link]

Morrissey is a tough one as you can't totally ignore him as that would mean ignoring The Smiths and you therefore need to 'separate' him.

Heard an interview either earlier this year or late last year with Rick Astley and he comes across as a genuinely sound bloke. Loves his football. Definitely ranks at the top of the "celebrity you could have a pint with" scale.

Morning all. This was an under-rated classic by Mr A - [Link]

Wow 40 years since Suzy Lamplugh disappeared. Doesn't time fly.

*(at Glastonbury)

Alan - and how brilliant Rick Astley was in 2023 doing a full Smiths tribute set with Stockport band Blossoms, superb atmosphere… [Link]

But can't ignore this rock god [Link]

Go for it Spit, most musicians have views that would offend a significant proportion of the population. It's as easy to ignore Boy George as it is to ignore Morrissey or Kneecap or Bob Vylan.

If you love Glam rock,the Boom Boom club at sutton united is the place to go this Friday

It's on YouTube, but dont want to post on here, as the words might upset the palestine fans on here