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Lucy-Atlanta-Host: let me see if I can ask simon to drop in SIMON KIRKE: enters the chatroom. SIMON KIRKE: hallo everyone Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Magic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sd: hi simon LAM17: Hi Simon LAM17: Lori from Toledo SIMON KIRKE: just had a late lunch...nice 2 be here Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Thank you Simon for stopping in . Nice surprise for everyone. DEBANDFRED: Hi,Simon Ennio: Hi Simon sd: thanks for UK gigs sd: it's been too long SIMON KIRKE: we a had a great time SIMON KIRKE: every show was great although london was a bit nereve racking LAM17: tell us about it Lucy-Atlanta-Host: It was amazing how many fans that went to one show decieded to go to one or two more SIMON KIRKE: well we had to accomodate mick and that meant changing the set around and then there were 150 people on the guest list..that sort of thing Lucy-Atlanta-Host: You see I told you it was EXTRA sold out !!!!! SIMON KIRKE: yeah we had 2 super fans following us...Gordon from Glasgow and Greg from Minnesota... SIMON KIRKE: plus your good self Lucy and Lori amazing sd: Simon, are there any plans for a new studio album? Lucy-Atlanta-Host: :-) DEBANDFRED: Thanks for the great U.Kgigs-we were lucky enough to meet you after the York show.- at the hotel.You were lovely to our kids-thankyou SIMON KIRKE: yes we are going into the studio next year..we are putting sings together right now LAM17: super mega sd: great!!! SIMON KIRKE: york was a GREAt gig LAM17: what will this new cd be like? Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Top of the pops was interesting too eh Simon. With the kids jumping to Joe Fab sd: hey, do you need to ask SIMON KIRKE: dunno we havent thought about it! sd: lol SIMON KIRKE: totop was a revelation...we have never had a receptipn for Feel Like ever...those kids were fantastic Lucy-Atlanta-Host: You will see Gordon at the Ohio show - if I can go I will Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Simon your drumming was the ultimate at TOTP2 SIMON KIRKE: yes that will be a moving experience..its for the port authority sd: Simon, how do you think this line-up compares to others/ sd: ? SIMON KIRKE: thank you Lucy...well we were in the middle of the tour and so we were warmed up nicely SIMON KIRKE: sd...its the best since the original LAM17: It's very good DEBANDFRED: Simon,how did Blackpool go? SIMON KIRKE: Jaz is a terrific bass player and Bucket is...well...he's Bucket! sd: I could not believe the power of the York gig SIMON KIRKE: Blackpool was OK cos we met the prime minister but he didnt get up to play sd: awesome is the only word to describe it Lucy-Atlanta-Host: :-( LAM17: and you know what they say about power SIMON KIRKE: I think he felt with all the Iraq business it would have been inappropriate Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Wasn't Billy there too ? SIMON KIRKE: Yes York was special SIMON KIRKE: yes clinto was there Lucy-Atlanta-Host: how cool ! SIMON KIRKE: we played for all these hoorays...bit like a club gig really Yves: enters the chatroom. Lucy-Atlanta-Host: I suppose they all wore black business suits too eh SIMON KIRKE: we had our pic taken with Blair...Brad has it so it should be on the web site soon SIMON KIRKE: no they were all a bit pissed actually...a very straight crowd but er---merry shall we say Lucy-Atlanta-Host: lol Lucy-Atlanta-Host: too funny sd: UK in safe hands, lol LAM17: there's somrthing to be said about the black suits DEBANDFRED: Wish we all could've come.How many numbers did you play? LAM17: something SIMON KIRKE: yeah I kind of like Blair...he is smart and although there is talk of military action I think it will remain just that SIMON KIRKE: we did all the songs except the piano numbers..Allright now was the hit of the night Art: enters the chatroom. SIMON KIRKE: yeah some of the ladies were in black suis.......very sexy Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Hallo Art - SIMON KIRKE: suits LAM17: that's right LAM17: Yves: Glad I came back! Simon I'd like to say thank you for being the glue that kept Free and BadCo together Art: Hi Lucy, hi Simon, sorry I'm late just back from my drum lesson coincidently, fabulous show at Hammersmith SIMON KIRKE: well thank you Yves..is tha a French name? SIMON KIRKE: Thanks Art Yves: I'm in Belgium, saw you in 1969 in Londerzeel SIMON KIRKE: a bit hazy that far back but welcome anyway Yves: yeah, I can imagine! LAM17: Some suits have a head for business and a body for ....... Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Did I read that you did a cd recently with Eric Clapton? Art: Without sounding too naff, I'm a great fan of your drumming, I'm just starting to learn this year at the ripe old age of 42, hopefully its never too late, any tips?? SIMON KIRKE: anyway listen guys I am being summoned for a family walk on the beach so you will have to excuse me...and I did fill in the blank Lam LAM17: good Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Thanks Simon for popping in SIMON KIRKE: Er---listen to lots of James Brown and stax and Motown and play along with it...keep it simple... Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Always great to see you SIMON KIRKE: bye 4 now everyone and thanks for all your support.... Art: Cheers, have a good walk sd: thank you!!!! SIMON KIRKE: I will pass on your wishes to Paul SIMON KIRKE: SIMON KIRKE: bye Yves: bye for now simon DEBANDFRED: Bye,Simon-hope to see you on tour in the U.K.next year LAM17: bye bye Lucy-Atlanta-Host: Well what a great surprise eh? |