Well Done.

Robert I know this is off topic and I don't wish to pry - but we have the same surname. I am from the East Midlands and my username is now an anagram of my first name here. Chosen when I requested ideas. I know the name isn't that rare - just curious where you are based. Dave

I know all about slurring and shuffling. Spent a bit of time going through Bill's CD's I don't yet have. The 2 still in my download folder are Chameleon and Whistle While The World Turns. Must burn them. I had a listen to Whimsy and Whimsy 2. I do like the songs where Bill has some "narration" on it. The more Ambient sounding ones. As soon as I get up to date with burning will have another look.

Slade Live England 1972 (youtube.com)

Hello Tourist Yes, originally from Notts (well - Hucknall) and I tried to remember who else was from Nottm so thanks for making yourself known. Now living and retired in Spokane, Wa -- was just north of Seattle. I have purchased a couple of Bill's releases recently, but they are still in my downloads folder. Must look again - I think there was a previous box set released that I like the look of - now available singly. Oh - and lastly (may set up a separate post for this) - as my coordination is off - at the grand old age of 70 I've bought my first drum kit - an electric one so my neighbors don't get upset with me. May ask if anyone here is experienced in same to seek advice. I'm trying all to slow down the progress - it's a form of Parkinsonism. Will look more at the forum.

I haven't been here in ages. Must have a look in more.

My copy (Deluxe) arrived in Spokane today and playing the new stereo mix cd now. Fantastic. Been waiting ages for this.

While they're at it - could they do something about Maid Marian Way? Described once as the ugliest street in Britain - an apt description.

Congratulations Skyrocket. Please pm me your address and format it as per it should be on the packet as I'll copy and paste it onto a label for printing. I will try to get it off Wednesday at the latest.

Mine is on it's way to Spokane, USA and I'm a lucky winner of the signed drawing. Thanks so much Bill. Last time I won anything music related was around '91 when I won tickets to see Green On Red in London (thanks to GLR), and the time before that was winning a Gentle Giant album around '76 from Trevor Dann's Radio Nottingham rock programme. I plan to frame the postcard and drawing. Mixed Up Kid and Dazzlebox packaged with it. I've been a bit infrequent popping in just lately. Have a great holiday season all.

I had not heard of Steve Gibbons before Rollin' On came out. My usual routine on Saturdays was a few pints with mates in Mortimer's Cavern in Nottingham - followed by a trip to nearby Selectadisc - before said shop was moved to make room for the new (or new in '76) Theatre Royal. I had listened to and discounted Blue Oyster Cult when I noticed the Gibbons and asked to listen. The guy behind the counter knew me (just as a regular) and stated "You'll buy this". And I did. Fantastic.

My favorite is Rollin' On - then Bunker.

I was informed just this week by Esoteric (on Facebook) that Red Noise is in the pipeline. I was told some time ago it would be a 2021 release. No details of full content.

I have Kontakt, Reason and a few other vst's. Full Disclosure - I do not play an instrument (yet), although I am back to the beginning with my Mel Bay Guitar Method Grade 1. I have a cheap Squire Telecaster to learn. I have collected a few odds and ends for my retirement hobby. Bill is actually a great inspiration for ambient music, and I also enjoy listening to Tangerine Dream.

I don't want to speak for Bill, but I will say that I received an email from Vicky at Esoteric early last December, and she said... "However we will of course be continuing with Be Bop and Red Noise reissues." I have deleted the reply I got when I asked about the potential date for the Red Noise, but I think she said latter half of 2020. Bill may have more info. I did not ask about any particular Be Bop reissues. Edit: I contacted Esoteric initially about reissuing Pete Atkin stuff, and she said she would forward the request on.

Listen here...... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000cll5 Edit: The link is for the dramatisation.

Amstrad from around the mid 70's.

Congratulations old chap!