Lethal Vaultage
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jun 18, 2012
My thanks to Chris DeVito for sending in this fascinating (and at times hair-raising) article about the intriguing world of record companies and their master tapes. 

Tony's Dilemma
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Jun 15, 2012
My thanks to Tony Isch who sent in the following modern-day quandary. "Now that I have received my ITCOTCK mug from Burning Shed, I have had to give up coffee in the morning.  I am unable to decide whether to use the new mug or my Cleveland Indians mug.  Hey, perhaps coffee in the morning with Chief Wahoo and tea in the afternoon with Schizoid Man!"

Never Mind The Balearics
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Jun 12, 2012
King Crimson's Formentera Lady is quoted in this article about the Balearics, and our thanks to Carlos Senderos has sent in this pic...

Mister Stormy's Monday Selection
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Jun 12, 2012
There's a lovely little gem from Neal And Jack And Me available here. 

Trey's Original Voice
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jun 11, 2012
There's a great video now online of Trey Gunn's recent talk on how an artist finds their original voice. Meanwhile, anyone wanting to find out more about tapping technique can do so in the company of Trey and Stick Men's Markus Reuter.

The Best Of Times & The Worst Of Times
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Jun 9, 2012
My thanks to The Dork Report and Unusual Muse for sending this link to an article about the best and worst of prog. 

Stick Men In The UK
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jun 4, 2012
Tony Levin's diary includes some snaps from last night's Stick Men show in Manchester.

Hello Toronto!
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jun 4, 2012
Today's download is from the last date of Crimson's TCOL tour.

Skydive For Tino
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Jun 2, 2012
Barbara Licinio, widow of Tino who was a member of the original League of Gentlemen is doing a fundraising skydive. Find out more here. 

Wetton On Film
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., May 31, 2012
My thanks to Chop100 whose eagle-eye has spotted a youthful John Wetton in this British Pathe News footage. Featuring pop stars Helen Shapiro and Tony Bolton in Rumania in 1968, John is visible from 57 seconds and indeed, audible as he sings backing vocals on Bolton's cover of the Tom Jones hit, Delilah.