Music naturally, nature and the world around me, travel but haven't done much holiday lately, motorbikes, learned to ride when I was 15 on my brother in laws KZ400, and always had a bike until my return to U.K. a few years ago.Had a few Kawasaki and Honda's but I'd really like to get a Harley Davidson now. The engineering and beauty of the machines is incredible, besides which that twin rocks me!
Enjoy watching nature and history programmes as well as comedies and various types of programming that allows me to vegetate and not think.
My other site www.neildiamondtribute.co.uk has audio samples on from the Tribute, but I hope to be adding some covers and original tracks soon.
Motor Racing, Bikes and Cars ( Lewis Hamilton is the most incredible talent I've ever seen in GP), Rugby, all aspects of nature (we have a beautiful and incredible planet and need to stop and take a look around us to apreciate what we have)
Music
All music. My site is www.neildiamondtribute.co.uk Grew up on ROCK, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and the like, then broadened my horizons and can say I pretty much like most music and in more recent years I have grown to appreciate and love COUNTRY MUSIC and Folk.MUSIC IS THE SOUL OF LIFE.Can anyone even imagine a life without it? Music is there to be enjoyed and fortunately I enjoy most everything and appreciate the hard work put into all genres. It's what keeps the world going 'round. SUPPORT NEW AND ORIGINAL MUSIC where you can, the guys really deserve it. There are loads of exceptional bands and musicians about, but I really enjoy ROCK, BLUES, CELTIC,CLASSICAL, COUNTRY ROCK and loads more. BANDS and VOCALISTS :The Corrs, ZZ Top,Rod Stewart, Oasis, Kansas, Chicago,Phil Collins,Mike and the Mechanics, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Queen, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Ozzy, Duran Duran, Toto, Big Country, Journey,Johnny Clegg and Savuka (Juluka as well) Men at Work, Carlos Santana, Celtic based Music, Slade, Bryan Adams, John Cougar Mellencamp, Nils Lofgren, Bob Segar, Bruce Springsteen, The Beat, The Cars, the incredible Shania Twain and of course the queen of rock Tina Turner,Cher, Green Day, Hewey Lewis, James Taylor, Barbera Streisand, The Eagles and .........Snow Patrol, Keane, Mr Robbie Williams, Status Quo, and loads more to follow. As you will see, there's quite a mixed bag
Movies
Documentaries, Thrillers, Music videos, any Mel Brooks films, Comedies and films that take a light hearted look at life. We have to laugh at ourselves don't we!
Television
Anything with Billy Connoly, Soaps, believe it or not!
Nature programmes, Music programmes especially promotion of new music. TWO PINTS!!! Nature programmes including virtually all the Attenborough Series of programmes, the man is amazing.
Books
Non Fiction and Fiction, serious, comedy, thriller, historical and most anything that takes my fancy
Heroes
My Dad, a fantastic man who is unfortunately fighting cancer day by day, though his condition is terminal. He's been there all my life, the quiet, supportive kind of person, non judgemental who never has a bad word to say about anyone and has always had a smile when it's needed. I have been very fortunate to have had a wonderful Father- Thanx Dad XXX
22/05/2007 At 3.20am this morning, my Dad lost his brave fight.A great thank you to the Nurses and Doctors at the Nightingale MacMillan Unit in Derby who have cared for and helped him and our family during this time.As a footnote, when we got into the car to leave the unit after my Dad's passing, I switched on the radio and the first words we heard were, "My life is Brilliant", the James Blunt song. Of course, that was an incredible moment that will never be forgotten.Even though I know the background to the song, the first couple of lines of the songs will remain with me reflecting that particular moment in time.
About me: I live in Beautiful Britain, Derby, in the amazing and scenic county of Derbyshire, and perform the Neil Diamond Tribute,covers sets and am currently working on my own songs (Due to be launched on my other site soon)which are Country Rock/ Acoustic/Folk type songs. my Tribute website is
www.neildiamondtribute.co.uk
Born in Yorkshire, I moved to P.E. in South Africa when I was a tiny tot and returned to U.K. a good few years ago.I.R.O. the music of Neil Diamond, he is an extremely gifted songwriter and performer and I am constantly amazed by the fantastic response and audience diversity when I perform the Neil Diamond Tribute. His music is known, and appeals to all age groups so it is a real priviledge to be able to perform his songs. Neil Diamond is a Legend and sells out Arena's when he sets out on tour, producing an incredible live show.
I like all kinds of music, though I do have ROCK roots. Have been writing my own songs for a few years now ( A few too many!!!! The grey hair and wrinkles, crinkles are taking over)I have set up a MATTSTONEMUSICUK site which is still under construction, but will carry my original songs, COUNTRY ROCK orientated.
I enjoy good humour, good food, good mates, motorcycles, music of course, nature, travel, and positive life experiences, after all as far as I know we only live once.
Live every moment as if it were your last! I love guitars and have been fortunate enough to have had Ovation, Fender and Epiphone models. Still don't own a Gibson Les Paul but will do one day, and also want to get hold of an Ovation 12 String. Of course an Adamas would also do quite nicely. Unfortunately, I am not able to approve friend requests who have their profile set to Private.
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Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who is positive, honest and has something constructive to say with a good sense of humour
Letting you know that my upcoming album “Underwater Balloons” is now available for PRE SALE.
The album will be officially launched on the 9th of September. By purchasing the album before it’s official launch you will get 2 mp3’s of your choice from my previous albums “Personal “ and “Blue” You can have a listen to some songs from “Underwater Balloons” on my page, on my “PLAYLIST” player. That would be the black one. (Not the original MySpace band players.)
Feel the wind in your hair... And the sun on your face. Smell the scent of spring flowers in the air. There's a place for everything and everything in its place. When you carry on and try to survive- Appreciate every moment that you are alive. Life is a blessing from the Compassion-ate.. So enjoy and Appreci-ate!
Hey Doll! Thank you so much for finding me on here!! How's the new year treat'n ya? Must say Niel is a classic. I hope you are well! Oh also, if you want to chat, feel free to give me a call at 323-271-0559. I would love to hear from ya!! Good luck in 2008~!
Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to some of my songs and including me on your list of friends. I really appreciate it. All the best to you. Peter
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