Hey Greko - were you hibernating in the 70's? (LOL)

Jack Hudson was a 'big name' then, travelled the country gigging, appeared on Auntie, worked extensively abroad, was a contemporary (and the equal of) most of the 'big names' who've gone on to become house-hold names since. His only 'crime', as far as I can make out, was to be considered too 'American-ised', and hence unfashionable, when the big English/Celtic revolution came.

I've got to agree with WLD - it pisses me off big-style to see absolutely-non-folk artistes like 'Divine Comedy' or even, a year or two back, Bob Geldof, a man who couldn't hold a tune in a paper bag, headlining at major festivals when highly talented bona-fide folk artistes struggle to get even a club gig. Not a comment on the talent of 'Divine Comedy' (or otherwise - I don't know anything about them, and I've only ever heard one of their records), but definitely a comment on the lack of imagination on the part of festival organisers.

Oh yes - if you're a 'Phoenix Nights' fan, the chances are you've seen Jack Hudson. He appeared in one episode as the detective in the spoof 'Crimewatch' scene. And the bastards didn't even let him do a song..................!!

And FINALLY - looking forward to seeing you at Market Rasen.

Cheers,
SJ :0)