So I have to ask. Do you have a favorite Fish drinking story?
(Laughter) It's funny, but it's also kind of sad really. I remember when he lived with me for about two months once. And I came downstairs one day and it looked like he was drinking — well I said what is that you're drinking Fish? And he said gravy. It was like gravy with vodka in it or something. And I said why are you doing that? And he said, well I'm giving up drinking. His other idea of giving up drinking was just drinking port.
So he's getting married in August and I'm going and so is Mark (Kelly, the band's keyboardist), so that should be fun. I don't know if he's mellowed, but I should think he's mellowed a little. We're all getting older and we have to or else you just die. We had a lot of very good times together and I tend to just remember the good times and forget about the drama. Last year, he went out and did a whole tour of the Misplaced Childhood album and I think this year he's going out and doing the Clutching At Straws album.
So good luck on the gig tonight, and thanks for taking the time to talk to us.
Thanks very much. And I really hope we are able to make it to America soon. Cheers.
Article comments
1 - Tom Johnson
Great interview, Glen! I wish the band could hit the US again, but the never come to Arizona even when they do, unfortunately, so maybe they're just trying to save me some money and frustration.
I'm not a huge fan of the Fish-era, but I'm actually quite excited to see that he's going to do Clutching At Straws - it remains one of my favorites. I'll definitely be picking up the live album for that.
2 - Glen Boyd
Thanx Tom. Looks like it'll be next year before they get over here, if even by then. Rediscovering the band all these years later has been a real pleasure though. Ian was also a great guy to talk to and a great interview. Thanx for the comment.
-Glen