MARTIN JARVIS MAIL
We received quite a lot of emails on this subject. Originally, Billy replied to the individuals direct but we thought you'd be interested too.
Hey Billy,
Have you seen the Martin Jarvis site?
Who he?
What's he done - legendary Born To Be Mild??
What's he done with you?
If he played with SAHB at The Barras, which dress was he wearing?
Is he from Mars?
Answer please.
Doubting Thomas!
BILLY
SEZ Dear Thomas The Doubter Doubt no more, Thomas.
Just seen Martin's site (courtesy of 8 of you) and he may be on Mars at the moment.
Firstly, Martin's ma pal, OK?
We recorded 'Drunken Nights In The City' at his place for Frankie's CD. Barry played bass, me & Jordan did guitars (Martin doubled my solo) and we (ie Martin & I) programmed the drums based on Bowie's 'Five Years'.
He wasn't with SAHB, he played with the house-band during my rendition of 'The Rock'.
Billy,
This 'Jarvis Cock(er)', he 'doubled your solo? Why didn't you?
Giving him something to do were you?
Who is this guy?
Still Doubting Thomas!
BILLY
SEZ Dear Still
Eh, yup, guess so.
He's Martin Jarvis.
Hey Big-nose,
Programme my drums will ye?
I'll see you in court for this!
Colin Irvine (your drummer!)
BILLY
SEZ Hi four on the floor, Erm, I fall corrected. Colin's 'artist'.
Hi Billy,
Was Martin the guy leapin' about behind you tryin'to be pally with Brian Robertson, looking a right prat.
I suspect so.
Andy
BILLY
SEZ Hi Andy Maybe, I wasn't looking, woz I?
Dear Billy,
Thomas the Doubter again!
Either you're talkin' crap or this 'Martian' Jarvis IS!
I've never heard of any of the bands he's played with in 'The Story So Far'. It reads like you helped him on the Miller track and backed him up at The Barras!
His interview (done with himself?) say's he'd send you to the pub for peace and quite (sic), can this be true?
I'm not going away, y'know!
Thomas the Endurer
BILLY
SEZ Dear Endurer Shit! OK, I did frequent the local a lot, but only to let Martin get the kids to bed, then we worked. Now go away and stop calling him Martian! Billy.
My Frankie Gig Feature let's you know what I did, Martin can speak for himself.
Hey Billy,
We checked out Martin Jarvis' site.
Here's a quote for you from Mr Jarvis' 'Story So Far' (Story? What Story?) "Anyone can jump on a bandwagon", he scoffs. Why doesn't he jump back off yours & Frankie Miller's then, the hypocritical arsehole!
Loved your gig, by the way.
Stevie & Willie - Asda driver(s)
BILLY
SEZ Dear Stevie & Willie, I'm not answering this. Billy
I know where you live!
WE SAVED THE BEST TILL LAST!
Hey Billy,
'Dream On' - McCafferty, Agnew, Charlton, Sweet.....Jarvis??