NEWS 2001
Compiled by Phil Singleton 'Philjens'
22nd December
The Greedies
1979 Top Of The Pops performance
of A Merry Jingle, received it's bi-annual outing today, as part of the
BBC's TOTP2 Christmas compilation. Also shown 19th December.
20th December
The Nothings
'Lovely' CD, featuring Steve Jones, can be purchased on-line from
cdbaby.com, specialists
in independent music.
16th December
Paul Cook
appeared as the guest drummer in the Frank Skinner Show, transmitted
live tonight on ITV1, sitting in for one of his house band. Paul also
appeared in a sketch in which Frank Skinner photocopied his backside,
with the photocopy revealing the face of Mick Hucknell from Simply Red.
29th October
A one sided
Professionals album acetate belonging to Steve Jones, has sold
for £205 on ebay.
18th October
Last night's media
launch of 'Punk.'/'Punk. The Exhibition' was attended by
Paul Cook, plus amongst others, Mick Jones (The Clash), Helen Wellington-Lloyd,
Julien Temple, Nils Stevenson, Dennis Morris, Steve Diggle (Buzzcocks),
Steve Severin (Banshees), Marco (Adam & The Ants), Rusty Egan (Rich
Kids), Boy George, Don Letts, Steve Strange (Visage), Kevin Rowland (Dexy's
Midnight Runners), and Spizz (Spizzenergi).
The launch which began at 'Apart', 138 Portobello Road, the home of the
exhibition, moved onto 'Woody's' in Maida Vale, where Don Letts was DJ
for the night.
8th October
Paul Cook attended last night's Oasis concert at Shepherds
Bush Empire, London.
24th September
The CD 'Sham Pistols' (Sanctuary), which includes Steve & Paul's
encore appearance with Sham 69 in 1979, is released on 22nd October.
23rd September
The
1999 movie, 'Four Dogs Playing Poker', featuring Steve and
fellow Neurotic Outsider John Taylor, is now available on DVD (Region
2).
12th September
Historical snippet from Chuck Reefer of www.sinnerstar.net.
"Sinnerstar front man Koozie Johns used to work alongside
ex-Professionals guitarist Ray McVeigh in a band called Wild
Crash 500, which also included ex-members of Tenpole Tudor, 1993-'95."
5th September
Zilch, the group Steve guested with in Japan (see 29th August),
are fronted by Ray McVeigh, ex-Professionals. Steve played 'Bodies',
'Problems', 'Anarchy' and 'New Rose' at the two shows in Tokyo and Osaka.
30th August
Further to the continuing speculation regarding The Professionals
appearing at Punk Aid at the 100 Club next month, it now appears extremely
unlikely to take place. Visit Punk
Aid for full details and statement issued today.
29th August
The Cult on tour August 2001. Extracts from the diary of Billy
Morrison.
http://www.thecultnet.com/
1.Anaheim, CA. "The next day (2nd August) is the Anaheim House of Blues show at Disneyland, and I manage to get a pass for the park, so after the soundcheck, I check out a few rides, and get my adrenaline fix. Back at the venue, everyone’s just hanging out, eating dinner and the vibe is very relaxed. Steve Jones (Mr Sex Pistol) has come down with us for the day, and Mike, Steve and myself amuse each other playing Bowie songs on the acoustic guitar in the back of the bus. It’s a really nice vibe."
2.JAPAN – Tokyo and Osaka. "The vibe backstage is really cool. The band we are playing with, Zilch, are good friends of the band. Ian has been guesting at a few Japanese shows with them, singing with Ray, their frontman. Ray has also brought Steve Jones over to play a few Pistols songs at the end of the set, so Jonsey is hanging out too. Our first show in Japan is a very short one... Ian and Billy D stay on for Zilch’s set, the jam session at the end, with Jonsey, and the party afterwards. For me it’s bed time!! " [Thanks to Ture]
28th August
Paul Cook
attended the aftershow party at last night's concert by The Cult at
the Brixton Academy, London.
Paul has just finished work on the forthcoming Edwyn Collins album. [Thanks to Ray Morrissey]
15th August
Paul Cook
is reportedly attending tonight's Dennis Morris' 'Destroy' Sex Pistols
photo exhibition at Proud, London WC2. This is the second time the exhibition
has run. Dennis Morris is also expected to attend tonight's opening. [Thanks
to Glitterbest]
22nd July
Out later this
year on Sanctuary is the complete Glasgow Apollo 'Sham Pistols' concert
recorded on June 29th, 1979. Released under the title 'Sham Pistols',
it will include Steve & Paul's encore appearance with Sham 69. Although
the encore has been available before (see 'The Swindle Years' & 'Discography'),
this release is expected to be of improved sound quality.
20th July
Q
magazine's summer 2001 issue reviews The Professionals - 'I Didn't
See It Coming' re-issue. Although the review is not favourable, it
is accompanied by a rare photograph.
15th July
Galaxy-Records is doing further promotion of The Nothings 'Lovely'.
They are giving away a 'Lovely' poster to anybody using their long distance
(overseas) service. For details leave an e-mail message at tlake@galaxy-records.net
26th June
Paul Cook attended the Roxy Music concert on 24th June at Wembley
Arena . Glen Matlock attended the Saturday show (23rd June), also
at Wembley Arena. [Thanks to Ray Morrissey]
28th May
The proposed Professionals tour of Japan will not be taking
place.
Due later in the year is the compilation, 'All Covered In Punk' (EMI), a punk covers CD, which includes 'Baby I Don't Care' by The Professionals and 'My Way' (Sid Vicious).
23rd May
'I Didn't See It
Coming' (EMI Catalogue)
is still due for release on 11th June. The final track listing is as follows:
The Magnificent / Payola / Northern Slide / Friday Night Square / Kick
Down The Doors / Little Boys / All The Way / Crescendo / Madhouse / Too
Far To Fall / Just Another Dream / 1-2-3 / White Light White Heat / Baby
I Don't Care / Join The Professionals / Has Anybody Got An Alibi / Mods
Skins Punks / Kamikaze.
The CD contains 18 tracks and has a running time of 63 minutes. 'Action Man' (b-side of 'Just Another Dream') has not been included as no master copy exists in the Virgin vaults. Attempts were made to master the track from vinyl, but this resulted in the sound being too compressed. The CD has been remastered to give a more dynamic sound compared to the Japanese CD issue in 1999.
Don't miss out. Start saving!
21st May
The Professionals
track 'The
Magnificent' is featured on the punk compilation 'Whatever Happened To?'
(EMI 7243 5 29238 23). The 20 track CD also contains the Sex Pistols ('New
York'), and Public Image Limited ('Low Life').
3rd May
Still no definite
news/decision on the Professionals reformation for the 100 Club
Punk Aid Festival later this year. There has been discussion of a possible
Professionals tour of Japan, but again, nothing has been firmed up.
21st April
The Nothings album
'Lovely' can now be ordered direct from amazon.com.
18th April
The Professionals
'I Didn't See It Coming'
(EMI Catalogue) is due for release on 11th June.
6th April
The Nothings album 'Lovely' is now available and can be
ordered direct from www.galaxy-records.net.
(Go to the Galaxy site and click on the 'songs and albums' link on The
Nothings page). As a 'Spring Special' you can also order both 'Lovely'
and the legendary 'A Lot To Learn' together and make a saving of
$5.
Featuring Steve's best work in years, it's not to be missed. Visit The
Nothings Index for reviews of the album, the sessions, photos, and
full story.
Final Track Listing: What Went Wrong / Addicted Too / I Love Women / Talk Behind Your Back / That Girl's A Slut / We're All Gonna Die / Look Insane / Won't You Leave Me Alone / I Can't Dance/ The End / Born Alive Dead.
28th March
The debut self-titled 5 track mini-album by Ping Pong Bitches features
Steve on 'Rock Action'. Out this week on Poptones
Records. Click for Review.
10th March
Great news! 'I Didn't See It Coming' (EMI Catalogue) is due for
release in June/July this year! As well as the original 10 track album,
the disc will contain 9 bonus tracks, covering all the singles A &
B sides, plus 'Kamikaze' & 'Mods Skins Punks' from the demos CD. Alan
Parker, who compiled the package, has informed me that the CD will come
with a booklet containing pictures of sleeves, magazine covers etc. plus
the Professionals biography from Kick Down The Doors. www.cookandjones.co.uk
will be credited!
24th February
Steve's football/soccer team Hollywood United (mentioned in the exclusive
Steve interview!) have a web site under construction. Visit the opening
page at hollywoodunited.com.
24th February
Two of Steve's guitars have been up for auction on eBay in February.
1. 1980 Gibson
Les Paul Custom Guitar
Item #1410494364
SPECIFICATIONS
& CONDITION:
SERIAL NO.: 502575
TOP: Maple
BODY: Solid Mahogany
NECK: Big, great buttery feel
TUNERS: Gold Grovers
PICKUPS: Vintage mid-60's T-Tops
BRIDGE: Gold ABR-1 bridge & tailpiece from mid-60's Gibson
FINGERBOARD: Ebony with Custom Abalone Inlays
FINISH: CREAM with custom pearl gold metallic. So cool, and smoky aged.
Factory overspray? The famous decals on front.... Faded "F7" on back -
cool!!
CASE: Black A&S ATA Flight Case ... with Black crushed velvet interior.
Storage compartment.
ALSO INCLUDED:
Steve Jones'
Custom Leather Guitar Strap "SLAG" with initials "SJ" by Chrome Hearts
- very expensive, cost $$$ thousands!
Sex Pistols "Filthy Lucre Live" TOURBOOK (1996) plus All Access Show Pass
UNPEELED BACKING! MINT CONDITION -- direct from Steve Jones Personal Collection.
The auction started on Feb 15 & ended on Feb 22.
Top bid of $6,500.00 failed to meet the reserve.
2. 1963 Fender
Jazzmaster Guitar
Item #1411636877
SPECIFICATIONS
& CONDITION:
SERIAL NO.: 93244
BODY: Solid Alder
TUNERS: Single Line Klusons
NECK: Medium-Big, with nice low action.
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, with Clay dots
BRIDGE: ORIGINAL with Trem Arm
PICKUPS: ORIGINAL
PICK GUARD: ORIGINAL No cracks or splits.
FINISH: Candy Apple Red, weather-checked lacquer establishes age of apparent
factory refin of body, possibly overspray on back of neck, circa 1964-67.
POTS: Date code: 3046249 [thumbwheels] 3046245 [vol & tone]
KNOBS: Vintage Jazz Bass / Mustang style
CASE: ORIGINAL in Very Good condition
Some slight damage
to Logo has been repaired. Part of letter "n" is MIA.
Handle intact. Springs and Latches are intact and work well.
Auction started Feb 20 and ends Feb 27.
18th February
Steve Jones interview
now posted!
17th February
Steve Jones spoke to Kick Down The Doors exclusively on 15th February.
Full interview to be posted soon. Steve confirmed that he is considering
playing the Punk Aid festival at the 100 Club this year with Paul! However,
visa difficulties and rehearsal time etc. remain a concern. Read the interview
for the full transcript!
13th February
"I Didn't See It
Coming (plus singles)" CD
has been delayed until later in the year due
to clearance problems.
14th January
2001
The February issue of 'Bizarre' magazine is a punk special and includes
an interview with Steve Jones. www.bizarremag.com
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