I went to one Black Grape gig and Bez didn’t come out for the first few songs, when he did eventually appear the crowd went (even more) crazy. Couldn’t explain it but he actually did make a difference?

I love them and they were ‘Madchester’ a term Shaun said they all hated. Shauns book is a really entertaining read and hes had some life. They are musically brilliant and Shauns lyrics are brilliantly childish. Strange to think of the millions the Stone Roses in the last few years to how hand to mouth Shaun and the Mondays have been. If you can find it try and watch the Happy Mondays documentary in Panama , Its kind of toungue in cheek but also shows wwhat talented musicians they are.