As far as I recall Jams split and later reformed . . But what happened then I've no idea . .

Their first visit to the UK was before reunification . . that visit was probably Ian Anderson's finest achievement while he was running Bracknell Folk Festival.

And, Ernest, a German conservative is often well to the left of the current British Socialist Prime Minister . .

Of course Germany is also home to some wonderful folk music amongst its immigrant people . . trouble is, in much of the country, the rest of the German population never get to hear it (wow, that was one hell of an over-simplification!!)

George