I remember seeing Alex Glasgow performing at many left-wing benefits in the late 1960s/70s. He was very clever and had a beautiful voice. I don't think he got paid - we just had a whip round. He could see right through the hypocrisy of some people... I've never forgotten him - he struck me as being completely open. Although they are quite different in many way, he reminded me of Jake Thakery, another really special singer and musician from the north.