Worcester Music Forum

Who are you?
Tony Gibbon

What do you do?
I have been a DJ on and off for longer than I care to remember! I run Backstage Promotions which over the years has been involved in band management, live music promotions, festival organisers, tour producers/promoters and other bits and pieces..
I am currently responsible for live music at Drummonds in Worcester and in the process of setting up a national DJ agency.

Do you enjoy your job?
I wouldn't do it if I didn't love it.

Are you one of these lucky people whose job is also their passion/hobby?
Yes

Can you recommend a use for Worcestershire Sauce?
Rub it on your arms and legs on a hot evening - it keeps the mosquitoes away!

What do you think of the Worcester music scene at the moment?
The Worcester music scene was at its best in the mid sixties (so I'm told), it was really healthy in the mid 90's with venues like the Northwick offering a stage for bands. Sadly, the local scene has been affected by the lack of decent venues. However, things are looking up thanks to places like the Marrs Bar and a few other enterprising promoters. There's a lot of talent in this city!

Do you speak any foreign languages?
A bit of french, a bit more Italian and I can order sausages in Swahili.

Would you say that you are a good singer?
No - but like most things - I'll have a go.

Are you a Thinker, or a Doer?
Mmmm.. I'll have to think about that one...

What car do you drive?
Mercedes

Is there one song you really wish that you had written?
Yesterday by The Beatles - for the royalties alone!

What would you like to be remembered for?
Entertaining a few people 

What do you think you will be remembered for?
In Worcester - probably being the manager of the Beatless.

If there was a movie of your life, who would play you?
Me

If there was a movie of your life what would the film be called?
The Sound of Music 2 

If there was a movie of your life would it be a tragedy, a comedy, action thriller, a rom-com or what?
An under-water adventure would be nice but it would probably be a black comedy.

Do you have a favourite joke?
There were two lions walking along Blackpool Promenade and one turned to the other and said "It's quiet for a bank holiday isn't it?"

Who would you like to see represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest?
Simon Callow

Is your glass Half Empty or Half Full?
It all depends what I'm drinking.

What do you think is the best thing to happen in the last 25 years?
The invention of Pop up tents.

What do you think is the worst thing to happen in the last 25 years?
Invasion of Iraq and Reality TV

How many times in the past month have you thought "I wish I'd done that" or "I wish I'd thought of that"?
Once

Which is best, Apple Mac or PC?
Apple Mac - but I use a PC !

Whats the first record you ever bought?
The album Bolan Boogie by T.Rex

What is the most embarrassing song on your MP3 player right now?
Get The Party Started by Pink

Is you're MP3 player's memory full?
Over 10,000 songs and still going strong.

What song do you want played at your funeral?
Asleep - by the Smiths

If you werent answering these questions, what would you be doing right now?
Deleting Pink from my ipod.

Which Dan Ackroyd film do you prefer, Blues Brothers or Ghostbusters?
Definitely the Blues Brothers - Ghostbusters was crap!

Who is your favourite Dr Who? 
Tom Baker - only because he bought me a cup of tea at Euston Station when I was flat broke after spending out at Reading Festival - a long time ago!!!!

Who is your favourite James Bond?
Sean Connery

If you only had a choice of two shops would you get your groceries from Marks and Spencers or Lidl?
Marks and Spencer - sorry

If you had to watch ONE film, all day, everyday, for a week, which film would it be?
Groundhog Day

 Do you have a favourite day of the week?
I used to love Sundays but not so much now that the shops are open.

 Do you have a favourite time of the day?
Dawn

What book/magazine are you reading?
The Book of Music-Hall, Variety and Showbiz Anecdotes by Roy Hudd

 Have you any advice or thoughtful insight for our readers?
Realise your dream - but wake up first.
 

thanks to Tony for taking time out to to do this. Next for this feature is ....wait and see.

RELATED LINKS

www.drummondsbar.co.uk