The two-man tandem of curiosity wobbles its way down the rock and roll cyclepath pausing here to admire the view …   … “We’re captive on the carousel of TIME-AH!!”: tuneless Northern club singer Reg “Reg” Snipton performs Ver Greats.   … is going to gigs alone becoming a thing?   ... why Phil Oakey was a better musician than any of ELP.   … Seven Nation Army in football stadiums - and does Jack White make any money from it?   … what rock stars spend their fortunes on.   … people who are ‘jewellery-blind’ (eg D Hepworth).   … the scariest intention a musician can announce.     … Dutch fans dancing.   … the poignancy of all John Lennon’s possessions.   … how to wreck the Great American Songbook (may involve xylophone solo).   … from the Euros to a trip on the tube: how selfies have invaded our space.   … the strange, unfinished story of John Lennon’s Patek, “the El Dorado of lost watches”.   … you’re never alone with an iPhone.   … and does virtuoso musicianship ruin pop music, asks birthday guest Guy Constant? (Answer: yes). Find out more about how you can help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.