tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post116109884067874368..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: SNOOKER JOURNALISTS HONOUR HUNTERDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1161200612315607292006-10-18T20:43:00.000+01:002006-10-18T20:43:00.000+01:00Yup - agreed. I was just trying to think of the le...Yup - agreed. <BR/><BR/>I was just trying to think of the less obvious ones. <BR/><BR/>Ronnie always turns up at Wembley, unless he's on a boat in the Carribean or, failing that, falling out of coconut trees!<BR/><BR/>That reminds me of when Stephen Hendry played Darren Morgan in the Quarter-finals (i think) of the 1997 World Championship. Hendry's friend, the boxer, Naseem Hameed, sat in the front row of the VIP box at the Crucible - right in line with the players eyeline. After Morgan lost, he accused the boxer of putting him off when he went to play a shot! I wonder if Hendry still stays in touch with the 'Prince', since his court case.<BR/><BR/>The Tears, who were even worse than Suede, are no more. Brett is bringing out a self-titled solo album early next year. Bernard will probably help out, but he does a lot of producing for bands. He produced one of the greatest singles in the last 3 years, when he helped a little band, called The Libertines, record 'Don't Look Back Into The Sun.' Maybe he'll have more time for Snooker now.<BR/><BR/>I also have a sneaker suspicion that Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers likes watching Snooker. As he really loves watching Golf. He even had a TV set up at a music festival once, just so he could see the end of The Open.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1161196472398332962006-10-18T19:34:00.000+01:002006-10-18T19:34:00.000+01:00And let's not forget Ronnie Wood of the Stones - a...And let's not forget Ronnie Wood of the Stones - a big pal of Jimmy White<BR/><BR/>Also, Bernard Butler, ex of Suede, now of The Tears (which appears to be a watered down version of Suede) is a massive fanDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1161195955131244042006-10-18T19:25:00.000+01:002006-10-18T19:25:00.000+01:00Dave,I do hope that they endorse Paul's name to th...Dave,<BR/><BR/>I do hope that they endorse Paul's name to the Masters Trophy this season rather than next.<BR/><BR/>Because Guitar music is de rigueur at the moment, there are a plethora of bands touring the 'toilet circuits' of the UK. Spinto Band have an excellent array of songs, as do a band called the Maccabees (don't know if they have any Snooker songs in their set list,) and, indeed, Dustins BM. 'Jimmy White' was a low-key released single from last year. But because they are being touted as the next big thing, expect a re-release. Oh, and they have a debut album out (which I think Jimmy White is on).... only for sale in Japan!<BR/><BR/>Retired footballer, Denis Bergkamp, was also a huge Snooker fan, and always spoke highly of the sport in interviews with the media.<BR/><BR/>As for the GP, if the innovation, like you say, brings in a phalanx of new custom through fans and future sponsorships, it can only mean a good thing.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1161189466746139842006-10-18T17:37:00.000+01:002006-10-18T17:37:00.000+01:00I haven't heard about the Masters but I expect the...I haven't heard about the Masters but I expect the trophy to be renamed in Paul Hunter's honour.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed meeting The Spinto Band - they're big into snooker (I gave them a DVD of 30 years of the World Championship and they couldn't have been more excited) and were excellent live: they're touring the UK again soon and I'll hopefully go and see them in Birmingham.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tip about the other band, I'll have to check them out.<BR/><BR/>I'm yet to be convinced that the Grand Prix needs a new format but if it does attract new fans and increases interest then it will be a good thing.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1161177756560018542006-10-18T14:22:00.000+01:002006-10-18T14:22:00.000+01:00Dave,That is fantastic news! Any news on whether t...Dave,<BR/><BR/>That is fantastic news! Any news on whether the WSA will use Paul's name to endorse the Masters?<BR/><BR/>I was reading your earlier interview with 'The Spinto Band'. Which I really enjoyed! I've seen them twice this year in London, and they DO really enjoy snooker.<BR/><BR/>If you are thinking of lining up another Q & A with an indie band, you might want to listen to 'Jimmy White' by Dustins' Bar Mitzvah. They are being lined-up to be the next big thing in indie music.<BR/><BR/>As for the Grand Prix line-up, am really looking forward to these matches. Do you think it will capture the attention of the snooker public and hopefully gain new fans, in a way that 20-20 has done for Cricket?<BR/><BR/>Thanks, JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com