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	A message from Richard, Bill and Mike
	From Richard Hi all you skids fans out there....... I am currently immersed in filming my new movie in Edinburgh, so will not be able to join you all in Dunfermline tonight to celebrate what would have been the 50th Birthday of the late great Stuart Adamson. But I will take a private moment to reflect and remember his genius and his wonderful spirit, like you, I loved the way he played, so today, let's get his music playing everywhere. Have a great one everybody. Richard Jobson From Bill Stuart, you were a giant among men and a true guiding light. I cherish the friendship we had and the times we spent together in High School, Tattoo and The Skids. ll never forget you and wish we had never drifted apart. RIP my friend. Bill Simpson From Mike Thinking back all these years to when I first met Stuart it seems unbelievable that I was playing music with him. I realize now how fortunate I am to have known him, not only as a friend but as a musician. His loyalty to his family, friends and fellow musicians has always been an inspiration to me. I believe that Stuart was the most inspired and influential Scottish songwriter of our generation, his genius reached us all. I am privileged to count myself as one of the many who loved him.
	Remembering Stuart Adamson Friday 11th April
	Friday 11th April would have been Stuarts 50th Birthday Our thoughts are with his friends and family on this day. Thanks for the music and the memories. Please leave messages on the Big Country message board and the Skids fan website forums.
	2008 FANS GATHERING JULY 5TH - CORNER MUSIC BAR, DUNFERMLINE
	The 2008 FANS GATHERING will be held on JULY 5TH at the CORNER MUSIC BAR, DUNFERMLINE. This venue has history. THE SKIDS used to meet in here after their rehearsals in the early days when it was named THE CASTLETON. Rumour has it, that this was the place they decided on the name THE SKIDS. More details COMING SOON.......
	RICHARD JOBSON taunted English guests at Burns party
	Punk legend RICHARD JOBSON taunted English guests at the Burns party, branding them thick and poorly endowed. The Dunfermline born former SKIDS front man was master of ceremonies at the event. Film maker Jobson, 47, chuckled " What's the second most favourite song in the universe? Auld Lang Syne. " What's the most famous song in the world? Happy Birthday, well done! " It was the Scottish people around who got that. That's because we're smart and your thick. We've got big chins and you've got no chins. " We've got enormous bleeps and you've got........." The ex rocker wowed guests by teaming up with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers to do a special rendition of the Skids hit 1979 single Into The Valley.
	Skids selected/nominated for Best Live Act
	The Skids are in the running for best live act on the joint poll with Jock Rock and Is This Music, go to the website and choose the Skids from the live act section http://www.jockrock.org/jockrockpoll2007.html
	Skids article on Stranglers website
	Stranglers concerts have seen an eclectic variety of support acts. Gary Kent looks back on some of the stand-outs – and the odd stand-up - from over three decades of back-ups for the Meninblack Strangled presents The Stranglers and Support From U2 to Hazel O' Conner to The Skids Great reading..... http://www.strangled.co.uk/SpecialGuests.htm
	Skids to Feature in MOJO
	Skids will feature in MOJO MAGAZINE soon. Interviews will take place shortly and this promises to be an amazing read. The feature will be written by Pat Gilbert. Watch this space!!
	30th Anniversary show in Dunfermline 2007 - GIG OF THE YEAR
	The Skids 30th Anniversary show in Dunfermline 5th July 2007 was voted GIG OF THE YEAR by News of the World 'HOTLIST' Tim Barr. For those of you who were at shows, im sure you will agree that Tim is spot on, these shows were brilliant. Tim was also responsable for the fantastic Skids 30th Anniversary Souvenier that was given out at both shows. Tim informed me at the shows that this was the shortest ever run that the News of the World had ever done, 2000 prints only.
	Nordoff-Robbins Tartan Clef Lifetime Achievement Award
	Congratulations to the band on receiving the Nordoff-Robbins Tartan Clef Lifetime Achievement Award. This is a fantastic way to end the incredible 30th Anniversary celebrations. There was a performance of the recent version of ‘Into The Valley’ put together by the Generation X project. Richard, Bruce and Mike took to the stage with Brian Docherty, the Generation X project leader on guitar and singers Lisa Macgregor and Maria Marshall. They performed the version live with Richard’s poignant film about soldiers who have lost their lives in Iraq. It received a standing ovation from the crowd. This event will be shown on Scottish Television in mid December. To view the video, click on the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5fgWNI-rww
	Generation X make there mark with classic Skids
	This wonderful version of Richard & Stuart's song Into The Valley was masterminded by Brian Docherty and his music programme Generation X with students from Trinity High School in Cambuslang. The Musicians were Lisa McGregor & Maria Marshall on vocals along with Paul Alexander, Danny Young, Sean Devlin & Gerry Campbell. Look out for more news on this and a possible performance in November. Richard has done a film to pay respect to those British soldiers that lost there lives in Iraq. Holy to The High.................................. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnXcVmU6rl0
	Skids Documentary Trailer 23/09/07
	Fellow comrades, checkout this fantastic trailer for the forthcoming SKIDS DOCUMENTARY. Willie Richardson, we salute you. Click on the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLxF3Ogu3Qc
	BIG HEARTED SCOTLAND AWARDS 2007
	KIND HEARTED punk legend Richard Jobson donated royalties worth £500,000 to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The former Skids frontman signed over the cash after the band's hit, The Saints Are Coming, was covered by U2 and Green Day to raise funds for victims of the 2005 New Orleans disaster. Now readers have nominated the selfless star for our Bighearted Entertainer award. Last night modest Richard, originally from Ballingry, Fife, said : " I just wanted to do the right thing by those people and help in any way i could". The kind star hosts Ewan McGregor's annual Burns Supper which raises cash for children's cancer charities. He also holds film workshops for vunerable kids and works with Edinburgh based kids' charity circle as well as Eplilepsy Scotland. He said: "I've had the condition most of my life so I hope I'm a positive role model".
	20th September 2007 - Richard on Radio 1 Scotland 20/09/07
	Richard will be speaking to Vic Galloway tonight on Radio 1 Scotland during his ‘Vic Galloway in Scotland’ show which goes out from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. To celebrate Radio One’s 40 years on air anniversary this week, Vic is playing ‘The Saints Are Coming’ from the band’s Peel session on Sep 1st 1978 and has asked Richard to come on air and share some of his memories of the session. The interview will happen fairly early in the show, so tune in from 7:30pm to make sure you don’t miss it! If you do, you can ‘listen again’ via the Radio One website for a week afterwards.
	27th July 2007 - Skids goods online, new T Shirts and posters
	The good people at bandmad have kindly put up more merchandise online, this includes the new Dunfermline t shirts and the anniversary posters. Visit the website and do your shopping by following the link below CLICK ME TO GO BUY STUFF
	The Bass Line
	The three gigs in July 2007 were a fantastic experience for myself and the rest of the band, memories I will personally treasure forever. The atmosphere and excitement generated at both gigs in The Glen Pavilion was electric, the sense of anticipation being tangible even before we took to the stage for the first show. The amazing reaction we received from the dedicated fans who had travelled from far and wide, as well as the mildly curious who were perhaps there to see what all the fuss was about, was inspirational in making both nights a memorable and joyous experience for us all. I wish we could have played even longer, I was having so much fun. Before, during and after the gigs, the warmth and affection shown to us was humbling, with the enjoyment of the occasion truly being a two way thing. The fans knowledge and love of the band is unbelievable, I thank you all and feel privileged to know some of you as good friends now. T in the Park was certainly a day I will never forget, the sun shone and we all had a ball performing to the biggest crowd we had ever seen, possibly the biggest crowd at T for that early afternoon time slot. Thanks to Geoff Ellis of DF Concerts and Michael Jobson of MJM Ltd for giving us the opportunity. I would like to reiterate Richard's message and personally thank all of the wonderful people for their hard work, tireless effort and enthusiasm in contributing to the success of the project, I salute you all. Last but by no means least I would like to thank the late great Stuart Adamson, without whom there would be no Skids. Bill Simpson
	Thursday 19th July - Film School with Richard Jobson
	SCREENWRITING CLASS: 1st SEPTEMBER Putting the fun back into the process: Interested in finding out more about yourself as a writer? Do you like Genre? Want to know more about writing a Thriller? One day workshop under the guiding light of writer/ director/ producer RICHARD JOBSON 9.30am - 5pm £125 per person. Limited space. Includes lunch Location: Toddington, Bedfordshire LU5 6HG Click below for the page on www.richardjobson.com http://www.richardjobson.com/Screenwritingclass.htm
	Tuesday 17th July - Message from Richard Jobson
	After two incredible evenings in Dunfermline where emotions ran high and happy, T-in the-Park was a wonderful way to finally put closure on The Skids story. As we walked to the stage the rain stopped and the largest audience I have ever seen in front of me gave us an almighty generous welcome. For me the site is in the back garden of where I spent the majority of my childhood, adding another level of emotional charge. Our set was short and to the point: a celebration of the music: a tribute to the past: a goodbye to our fantastic loyal fans and most importantly a final farewell to the mighty Stuart Adamson. On the stage looking out on such an enormous gathering was a thrill and something I will remember forever and I think in many ways the music still sounded relevant. My bones were creaking but what the hell I skipped, jumped and spun in my own unique out of time kind of way and felt 16 again. This would have been impossible without the help of a bunch of great and honourable people and I thank them for their humility and passion: Geoff Ellis, Michael Jobson, Dave McGeachan, Bruce Watson, Bill Simpson, Mike Baillie, Jamie Watson. Jane Button, Brian Jobson, Camilla Gwilt, Andrew Thompson, Willie Tocher, John Ramsay, Kleiner Morgan, Dave Brown, Michael Wheeler, Simon McGlynn, Sean Condie, Miles Baillie, Cob, Callum Kay, Justin Smith, Billy Sloan. A special thanks to Tim Barr for his unwavering, tireless dedication to the project. My Best wishes to you all. Richard Jobson
	Tuesday 9th July - Gigs over and T.I.T.P. footage now online
	Wednesday 4th July and Thursday 5th July were all in all a resounding success. The feedback and positive comments have been brilliant! T in The Park was amazing and the BBC / T In The Park have made videos available from their website for a short period of time only! Part one of the Skids live is available as well as the interview at T In The Park, part 2 live will be available soon as well as some photos. Please click the link below to view available footage. http://www.bbc.co.uk/tinthepark/artists/the_skids
	Friday 29th June - Skids Greet and Meet
	The Skids will have an Official Meet and Greet for Skids fans on Thursday the 5th of July at 2pm in the Glen Pavilion. Come and meet the band. Get you memorabilia signed. Get pictures taken with the band. Get your picture taken by the band!!!. Memorabilia available at the Meet n Greet
	Tuesday, 15th may - Skids on radio Clyde
	The SKIDS will do a not to be missed eight track live session for Billy Sloan's show on Radio Clyde on July 1st, this will give those coming to see the shows a taste of what's to come. Billy's show airs from 7pm till 10pm Visit the Clyde1 website
	Monday, 3RD may - sold out skids
	The Skids 2nd show on July 4th has sold out These momentous 30th anniversary celebrations will be the culmination of all the work done and we can't wait.
	Tuesday, 24th April - The SKIDS for president
	The Skids show at The Glen Pavilion on July 5th sold out already and due to the phones still ringing, DF Concerts have added a second show on Wednesday July 4th. Tickets available through Gigs in Scotland, Ticketmaster and the Glen Pavillion box office.
	Monday, 9th April - The SKIDS to play Dunfermline
	Due to the unbelievable demand for T in The Park Tickets to see the Skids and the fact that the show is sold out and the fans cannot be accommodated, Geoff Ellis at DF concerts asked The Skids to play a one off special event in Dunfermline, which will be held on Thursday July 5th at The Glen Pavillion, they wil be supported by local band The Draymin.
	Monday, 2nd April - The Skids at T in the park
	The Skids have been confirmed to play at Scotland's T in The Park on July 7th. A momentous 30th anniversary gig to draw a line under the recent resurgence in popularity due to U2 and Green Day's cover of The Saints are Coming. The Line up will be from left; Bruce Watson Guitar / Vocals Mike Bailey Drums Richard Jobson Vocals Bill Simpson Bass / Vocals
	Saturday, 24th February - Skids new website and CD releases
	Check out The official Skids band web site. Also there are two new releases from the band. Masquerade Masquerade: the Skids Live Buy from Amazon \| Buy From HMV The Saints Are Coming: the Best of the Skids Buy from Amazon \| Buy From HMV
	Thursday, 26th October - Original "The Saints are Coming"
	Watch the original version of the Skids "The Saints are Coming at Youtube.com http://www.youtube.com
	Tuesday, 26th September - The Saints are Coming
	U2 and Green Day covered a version The Skids song ' The Saints are Coming'. They played it live at the New Orleans Superdome last night to celebrate the 1st game back at The Superdome and to raise money for Music Rising. You can check out the video and buy the track at www.rhapsody.com/musicrising