well now, I used to run a newsagents shop in Chadwell Heath.[when I had a proper job]in Chadwell Heath Lane.
and in a conversation with Nic,I found out that his family were in the same business.
if my memory serves me right,they owned several shops trading under the name C W JONES,all on the Seven Kings Type area, essex /london borders.
in fact on one occasion I met his dad,as we were considering buying one of their shops.
I remember him saying that his son wasnt interested in the business,but never put two and two together.
anyway Nics contribution as a musician was far more important,thank god he didnt become a newsagent.