Jim Marshall

Not photography related this except for this dodgy snap of yours truly in action with The Zimmer Band. I just had to mention the passing of Jim Marshall, inventor of the rock guitarist's weapon of choice the Marshall amplifier. For this, the first of my occasional music and Zimmer related blogs I thought I would add my own tribute to the great man. The sound of a Gibson Les Paul (Thin Lizzy), Flying V (Schenker), SG (Angus), Fender Strat (Hendrix) and PRS (Powell?) through a cranked-up Marshall valve amp is as distinctive to the rock fan as a glass of Meursault to Oenophiles (back to food) and I can't imagine gigging without one. Good skills Jim. Job done!

Gibson Les Paul (check), Marshall Amp (check), guitarist pout (check), dodgy shirt (check), pint of Guinness at back of stage (check). Hellooooooo Saxilby!

Have Your Cake

I am very pleased to announce the success of our wonderful cupcake greetings cards at moonpig.com. The cakes were created by my sister Jane Blackman of Jane's Cupcakes and initially shot for her website where, incidentally, you can order for delivery by mail. Sue Richmond at Kenyon Communications came up with the recipe greetings card idea and behold they are selling like.......cupcakes. So far over 2000 have been sold. Each card includes a recipe too! 

Click here to view the range.