I Mean, in the 'old days' drummers were ten a penny and would be queuing up for any chance to hit things alongside proper musicians.

Meanwhile vocalists would flit from band to band, making comedy demands and holding everyone to ransom, taking the birds, the money, the rider and all the glory.

Now, it seems the tide has turned. Because of telly talent shows, everyone thinks they can sing and vocalists are kicking down doors to get into a band. Of course, they are all crap, but, the 'supply' is there.

Drummers however, are like rocking horse sh*t. I think there is one in Manchester. He's already in 20 bands, but still auditions nightly for everyone else's band, upping his demands each time. Worse than that I believe he is now insisting that any band he is in DOES ONE OF HIS SONGS. I mean, come on, that's taking things too far surely?

Erm. Did I mention that I USED to be a drummer.

**Slopes off **