September 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Do you remember before the Olympics in London huge riots and unrest spreading to other UK cities? Now we are seeing killings and riots across the Middle East. Why, you must ask, is there so much mayhem? I’m afraid there will always be an element of trouble makers, and those who seek to gain from … [Read the full story]
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March 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Plan B has shifted more than a million records, banked a fortune and is just about to release a film he has written and directed. But the tough-talking Brit winner…real name Ben Drew…certainly hasn’t forgotten his own tough background growing up in east London. And last summer’s riots have been weighing heavily on his mind. … [Read the full story]
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September 15, 2011 · 1 Comment
It was a sad month for fans of legendary 1976 punks the Vibrators. The Vibrators were founded by Ian ‘Knox’ Carnochan, bassist Pat Collier, guitarist John Ellis, and drummer John ‘Eddie’ Edwards. They first came to public notice at the 100 Club when they backed Chris Spedding in 1976. On Spedding’s recommendation, Mickie Most signed … [Read the full story]
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August 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Noel Gallagher has said he believes “brutal TV and videogames” are partly to blame for the riots that have taken place this week. The former Oasis mainman, whose brother Liam is estimated to have had $400,000 worth of clothes looted from his shop in Manchester during the riots, has called for more prisons to built … [Read the full story]
