Famous Coventrians

You make me laugh at times Morgana. Have you been watching 'Merlin' lately. Well, at least she is a good witch but has evil powers. Rob is keeping quiet these days, I think he is letting us go for it on our own, now isn't that nice of him?

Cackle cackle Dreamtime I only use to use good powers, there is a good reason I call my self Morgana, I use to fortune tell for free even people from the Jag use to be bought to my house by one of their elderly fellow man worker, also Walsgrave hospital staff, my parents are both Welsh, yes there is good and evil powers, Jesus used them if you study from connections, he drove the madness from the mad man into the swine who drowned in the sea bit like what goes around come around saying. I think little Merlin Rob is busy with work and his lovely family but yes it s so kind of him to let us go it on our own. .

I refer you to my previous message ! Ian Bell receives doctorate

Rather more to it than that, but not for the forum. Mike in a (much) previous life worked for the Rootes rally department under Des O'Dell, too. (Now there's a good old Coventry name for you!!! ) As I remember, Mike was a Jaguar apprentice.

Have we had Cal Crutchlow yet? Current MotoGP rider is a Coventry lad.

I read some where Sinead O Conner singer was from Coventry too

I'm guessing that was probably Hazel O'Connor? I just love the fantastic saxophone in her song "Will You" by the way. So atmospheric.

Nope, that is Hazel O'Connor

I 'stumbled' across Hazel performing a free live concert in the Lower Precinct a few months ago, Rob, on a Saturday afternoon. It was all fund-raising in aid of the Myton Hospice where her mum recently passed away. Her backing band included her brother Neil, and she did 'Will You'

OK, I'm rather envious now! Did the current saxophonist do the song justice? I found a female saxophonist doing Will You on YouTube a while ago, and although she played it virtualy note perfect it just didn't have the incredible "feeling" that the original had. It's an instrument I've never had a chance to try, but I would guess it's extremely difficult to master.

That bit was improvised by Wesley McGoogan who is also credited as co-author of the song.

Blimey dutchman, is there nothing you don't know!!!!!

It was actually 11 months ago - nearing last Christmas Rob! It was an acoustic set so no sax I'm afraid. Here it is. I was on the opposite side looking down from the top by where Browns used to be. I didn't know anything about it until we were walking through the Precinct and I heard her voice!

they probably have and I stand to be corrected yes Hazel O'Connor you're right.

Video Four more plaques added to the Wall of Fame on Monday at 2 Tone Village which is located at the Courtyard, just off Walsgrave Road in the heart of Ball Hill (entrance on Walsgrave Road just up from the Fern Leaf Chinese Restaurant). Inductees were Pauline Black, Lieutenant Pigeon, Hazel O'Connor and Pete Chambers. Nominations are being taken for the next acts to go on the wall. Can be nominated at libraries in the city or visit the 2 Tone Central website for more info: 2 Tone Central Pete Chambers, his wife Julie and small band of dedicated volunteers are behind all this. The village has a great cafe / restaurant called "Simmer Down" (which serves Afro-Caribbean and British food) and a museum and shop (the Museum was at the Cov Uni Students Union building near the Cathedral but has now relocated).