I can't tell you how glad I am that someone has at long last had the guts to bring this up on Mudcat, Finally I feel vindicated, and I hope people will now treat this matter more seriously.   Three years ago, I had a very acrimonious split from my former singing partner some six months after he started to wear short trousers on stage. On my mother's grave I'll swear that by the end he was singing a good half octave higher than when we started out. Harsh things were said at the parting, and we've not exchanged a word since.   I remain deeply hurt by the experience.

The bastard though, wouldn't have it, He accused me of losing my voice, and I had to put up with all his jokes about getting a hairy chin and needing to shave before a gig. On top of that everybody believed him and not me when things went wrong.   The Jerk. Last I heard of him he had become the blonde in a Dublin drag act, and was singing lead falsetto. Hugh, on this evidence I'd say your post about dresses and necklaces is spot on.

So 'Anguished and Hoarse', in response to your request, I can only offer advice based on my own experience. The moment you get the merest hint that the man is shaving his legs, you'd best take yourself off to another club and good riddance.

The Sligo Lark