Sorry about that but the rocket went off in mid sentence. Let me try again.

I have no idea who you are, or what I've done to deserve your admiration, but I quite agree - about the argument that is. However, two rules to remember when arguing with Jimmy Carroll.

1. He always makes the truth up as he goes along.
2. He never lets anyone else get a word in edgeways.
3. He is always right.
4. He never lets anyone else have the last word.
5. He never lets anyone else terminate an argument.
6. However the argument started, Jim Carroll's decision on its course and subject is final.

Yes I know I said two rules, but I thought I'd spoil myself.

By the way I hate anonymous messages. Why don't you expose yourself?

I have to say that I'm both fascinated and dismayed by exchanges between Jim Carroll and Fred McCormick above. It is ever so slightly embarrassing to witness two people, who I both respect and admire, engaged in a no-holds-barred street fight! Eye-gouging and blows-below-the-belt shouldn't really be allowed in any sort of fighting.

Far be it from me to spoil your fun but wouldn't it advance the cause of traditional music more if you both found some common ground and also found a way of pooling your considerable talents? Just a thought.