Andy Ireland

Full name:
Andrew Ireland
Nickname and how it came about:
Reg . . . . Lost in the mists of time, man!
Birth Date:
25/09/66
Place of Birth:
London
Background and Roots:
Depends on where I'm standing at the time. A good boock by Alex Haley
Previous jobs:
Submarine Washer
Previous Bands:
Flowered Up, Pippi and the Butcherbirds, Arnold
Why did you choose your particular instrument:
Watching Keith Moon on TV inspired me to get the tupperware out
If you had to change, which instrument would you like to play:
I've always fancied learning the drums one day!
Music, Bands you Like:
Clash, Jam, Floyd, Tom Waits, The Band, Beatles, Who, Neil Young
Favourite Records:
London Calling, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Veg, The last waltz, The Bends, Bluelines, Mind Bomb
Favourite films:
Alien, Angel heart, The Fisher King, Il Postino, Last Waltz, The Exorcist, Pulp Fiction, Trainspotting, Night on Earth, Down by Law
Favourite Books:
Perfume, Fluke, Asterix
Leisure Interest:
Screwing up betting slips, marvelling at Tommy's diet
Favourite Food:
Pasta, Marmite
Favourite Drink:
Tea, Guiness, vanilla milk shake with rum
Someone who has made an impression/impact on your life:
The ambulance driver who crashed into a car I was in
What really annoys you:
Dropping the baton
Have you a message to give to the world (or at least the Friends of Shane):
A Message?