The best bit was telling all the guitar players from the other tribute bands about it - he he!

From right to left, Gerry MacAvoy, Ted McKenne, and me!

Mind you I managed to totally screw up the opening of 'Do You Read Me' Gerry gave ne a very dubious look - but it all worked out OK in the end!

Life gets crazy sometimes - 20 years ago I'd be stood in front of a stage in Manchester Idolizing these guys and here I am swapping licks with them.

All the ex members of Rory's band we've met have been really welcoming and show a great generosity of spirit, thanks chaps, you made a happy man very old!

Pic Steve Richardson