News about Ginger Baker

THERE is a pleasing thump as the names drop. Dougie Donnelly can tell a story, which is perhaps just as well as he has just written an autobiography, but his screenplay has the most enthralling cast. He can talk about caddying for Colin Montgomerie at Augusta, receiving advice from the holy fitba trinity of Ferguson, Smith and Stein, having to conduct an interview with legendary drummer Ginger Baker, when a Trappist monk would be more chatty, and nattering near the 18th green with Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Arnie Palmer. There is also the remembrance of Elton John gently taking over DJ duties in an encounter in a Radio Clyde studio. He also recounts tentative job offers from Rangers and the Scottish Football Association.

Denny Laine, the lead singer of rock band The Moody Blues and guitarist with Sir Paul McCartney's band Wings, has died at the age of 79. Following a long fight with lung disease, his wife Elizabeth Haines announced on Tuesday that he had died. "I was at his side, holding his hand as I sang his favorite Christmas songs for him," she said in a note.'

Dan Beckley, 81, has spent the majority of his life surrounded by cars and motorcycles. However, a lifetime of professional driving paid for little when it comes to his automobile insurance. Of course, Dan isn't alone. He is trapped in an insurance premium war, as many motorists are, with premiums soaring well beyond limits. Insurers are recouping their money, and policyholders, not shareholders, are being encouraged to play their part. For nothing, there are no records, low mileage, and an outstanding driving number.