H - I am sure we have met at sometime in the past as I knew Tony when he was going out with Lisa. I am trying to get hold of Lisa Worrell and also Jim (Byers - I think thats his surname). Many thanks.

Something thats bugged me over the years, if Gillan hadn't brought Glover along and as I understand wanted him in the group,would you have stayed ie not got the Spanish Archer.Its funny how Blackmore would only stay after Gillan left if the bassist ie Glover went as well, although Glover ended up in Rainbow it seemed as if bassist duties were secondary to Glovers no doubt excellent production skills. Would be interesting to hear your comments and every one else who visits this excellent site. I seem to remember reading somewhere that Glover agreed you were the superior bass player and without a doubt I wholeheartedly agree

Hello Nick, How's things? I hope you and the family are well. It's been a while since Nan's (Aunt Elsie) funeral. I found this site and I wanted to send you this poem I wrote about Mosh. I have tried to send it through other sites before but I don't know if it got to you. MORRIE Built like a barn door and smartly turned out. His air as he walked, well you knew he had clout. I remember him first throwing me in the air, Pencil moustache and Brylcreem in his hair. He was pre-diagnosis as strong as an ox, But then he developed the Parkinson's pox. Involunt'ry twitching slurred speech and convulsions, To keep well away my initial compulsions. The drugs made him dribble whilst watching the cricket. Made me wonder if he was quite the full ticket. He endured Changi! This seasoned old soldier. I was wary of him when I should've been bolder! Two steps backward for every one forward, His frustrated face one could see he was tortured. Such a dignified man, so patient and kind, We often played Scrabble to strengthen his mind. Enduring this illness he never complained. 30 years in The Army and very well trained. Regrets looking back? One of lots I can think, I never took him down the pub for drink! (c)08/10/05 MICHAEL DENNIS www.myspace.com/michaelspoems garfieldpark@talktalk.net I hope you like it. Grandad was one of a kind. Correction. Morrie, Elsie, Clare and Rue in their own ways were each one of a kind. Please feel free to stop by my myspace site and have a look at some of my work. I write about life how I see it. People who read my work as they ride in my taxi have said that I could put them to music. I would be grateful if you could give me any tips on how to get started as I now feel that I have found what I want to do in life. Cheers Nick, All the best to you Janet and the family, Neil (If you are still wondering who this is I gave you Mosh's cartoon picture)

Thanx for a great gig at the Woodman (Good old boys). Come back soon!

hi nick my name is phil dangerfield,thank you for remembering my dad on your site.he died of heart failure.hope you can make it tuesday,see all who can attend no tuesday ,thank you.

Very nice web site. The Deep Purple Mk1 sound, especially your out-front driving and oft exploratory bass playing made for some awsome tracks. "Hush," "Kentucky Woman" and "And the Address" are all XLNT examples. Here in the US, depending on what region one is in, "Hush" is still being played even more than the later (Mk2>)material.

Love your sight Nick,Gotta be one of the best Bassist I ever had the great pleasure of working with,miss you all deeply,photos bring a tear to the eyes,keep rockin'buddy.Jim.(Memories of Rupert )

Nick, i found your site through a link someone sent to my website www.theguitarcollection.org.uk. I've been a johnny Kidd fan for as long as i can remember and have some great photos of Mick Green and Johnny Spence gigging as the Pirates at the Halfmoon in Putney last year. Also on my archive page you'll see pics of Johnny Kidd and the New Pirates --supplied by Mick Stewart! He now lives in the States and you'll be interested to see some pics of him taken recently.I hope you'll take the time to visit my site which features old, rare and unusual electric guitars--currently i have about 70--apart from featuring current and ex-Pirates!! I really enjoyed reading your bio and i'm looking forward to the next chapter.... Best Regards Guy Mackenzie

It has been an amazing evening at the Reigen in Vienna. I haven't seen something like this for a long time. And I just wanted to thanx. And I hope to see you all back here again!