1982

At Better Badges we ran a promotional offer for six months on Southern Death Cult. A free pin to anyone with the secret password 'Bradford' (the band's Home town.

1984

As talent scout for Goldenvoice in L.A., I cancelled out a whole Danse Society tour in favor of bringing in The Cult for their US debut instead, We lost money, anyway, but they were great shows.

1985-1990

Subjected to repeated playings of She Sells Sanctuary and Here Comes The Rain videos at the old Ritz.

1991

Living homeless on the streets of Manhattan, Ian Astbury spots me and says hello - I didn't recognise him. He disappeared before I could tap him for $20.