Naturrelephant monsieur! As they say on the coke adverts, take it! drink it! live it! Mr Happy.

Well spotted Captain - the Brimstone influence. Del was one of my most important influences - musically. I can't do what he does presentation wise, and humour wise he's a lot gentler than I am.

By and large Derek does or did serious songs - presented in a light hearted way. Always on the acoustic guitar.

Whereas I'm very much a writer. Usually trying to take the song format into places its not altogether comfortable. Always trying different effects and different guitars and amps, although I also love the acoustic guitar. I'm as at home in the studio, and the tough city pub, or more latterly in the retirement home - as Del was in the folk clubs.

Del always worked the folk clubs. The folk clubs never offered me a living or income, I had to look further.

Folkmusic and its re-definition (until it resembles something that people I made a living singing to, could relate to) is my passion. For Derek - folkmusic and the folkclubs were his bread and butter.