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1. The meeting with Jim Morrison of the Doors in 1966 was rather strange. He looked a bit unsteady on his feet and asked him if there was anything I could do. He replied "Well, show me the way to the next _____" Where did Jim want to go?

Answer: Whisky Bar

The Doors' record the "Alabama Song" or "Whisky Bar" was released on the Electra label early in 1967 although the song was recorded in the summer of 1966. The original lyrics are by Bertolt Brecht. The Doors in 1966 were Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore. The track appears on the "Doors" album.

2. The meeting with Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits happened in October 1966. Peter looked extremely sad and with tears in his eyes, and while writing a note, explained that "my love has gone away". What did Peter's note say?

Answer: No Milk Today

"No Milk Today" was written by Graham Gouldman of 10cc fame. It was released as a single and was also a track on the album "There's a Kind of Hush All Over the World". The group had a string of successful recordings in the 1960s and early 1970s. The line of the group at that time was Peter Noone, Vance Brescia, Billy Sullivan, Rich Spina and Dave Ferrara.

3. The meeting with Georg Kajanus of Sailor happened in a bar in 1975. Georg was talking to a girl and saying "I've got the money, I've got the place / You've got the figure, you've got the face / Let's get together, the two of us /Over a glass of ______". What was Georg's offering?

Answer: Champagne

"A Glass of Champagne" was one of Sailor's bigger successes and it also appeared on the group' second album "Trouble". Georg Kajanus is a Norwegian composer and musician. Sailor in the early 1970s was Georg, Phil Pickett, Henry Marsh and Grant Serpell.

Another big hit was the song "Girls, Girls, Girls". The group went through a lot of personnel changes after the split of the original band in 1978.

4. The meeting with Gary Brooker of Procol Harum happened in 1973. He was all distressed and was mumbling that "She's fuddled my fancy, she's muddled me good / I've taken to drinking and given up food / I'm buying an island, somewhere in the sun". What was Gary going to live on in his dream island?

Answer: Rum

"A Rum Tale" appeared on the group's "Grand Hotel "album that was released in 1973. The song was written by Gary and Keith Reid. Procol Harum enjoyed phenomenal success. They burst into the scene in 1967 with the amazing "A Whiter Shade of Pale". The group went through a lot of personnel changes with Gary and Keith being the focal point of the group.

5. The meeting with Ace Frehley of Kiss happened on a cold February evening in 1974. He looked to be very cold and tired and he was saying that "It's time to leave and get another quart / Around the corner at the liquor store". What was Ace going to buy in the store?

Answer: Gin

"Cold Gin" appeared on the group's first album called simply "Kiss". The song is very popular and it is very often part of the group's live act. Gene Simmons sings the song and the other group members are Paul Stanley and Peter Criss.

6. The meeting with Graham Coxon of Blur was in June 1999. Graham looked in a terrible state and was saying that "Practically floored / One of many zeros / Kicked around bored". What was he looking for to alleviate the pain?

Answer: Coffee and TV

The song was a track on the album "13" and was released as a single reaching 11 in the UK charts. Blur's original line up, formed in 1989, was Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree. Their debut album "Leisure" was released in 1991.

7. The meeting with Jack White of White Stripes took place in 2007. Jack was moaning about how things didn't look quite the same as they used to do. "And there was a time when all I wanted / Was my ice cream colder and a little _____". What did Jack want?

Answer: Cream Soda

"Little Cream Soda" was a track on the 2007 "Icky Thump" album. The, then, couple Jack and Meg White formed the duo in 1997. Jack played guitars and keyboards while Meg played the drums. They had many successful albums and singles, the best known album being "Elephant" and the best known single "Seven Nation Army".

The riff of the "Seven Nation Army" is a favourite with a lot of British football fans and renditions of the song, with lyrics to fit the occasion, can be heard in stadiums up and down the country.

8. The meeting with Pete Townshend of The Who was in 2004. Pete was complaining about an expensive beverage that was "Well past its prime / May have to finish it after crossing the line". What was the object of Pete's dissatisfaction?

Answer: Old Red Wine

"Old Red Wine" was released as the B-side of "Real Good Looking Boy" and was also a track on the "Then and Now" album. The song was written by John Entwhisle who died in 2002. The personnel on the recording of the song were, apart from Pete, Roger Daltrey, Pino Palladino and Zak Starkey.

9. The meeting with Michael Stipe of R.E.M. was held in 1988. Michael had written a protest song relating to the Vietnam War and a defoliation agent and was saying "Follow me, don't follow me / I've got my spine, I've got my _____".

Answer: Orange Crush

"Orange Crush" was a track on the album "Green". The song was released as a single in the UK and became the group's biggest single hit there. The song was influenced by "Agent Orange" the chemical used during the Vietnam War. R.E.M. was formed in Athens, Georgia in 1980 by Michael Stipe and Peter Buck who were joined by Mike Mills and Bill Berry.

The group enjoyed great success over the years. They released a total of 15 albums before deciding to call it a day in 2011. My favourite album by the group is "Automatic for the People" and my favourite song "Losing My Religion".

10. The meeting with Sting of Police happened in 1983 and he was talking about this strange wish that he and his sisters had. "My sisters and I / Have this wish before we die. / And it may sound strange / As if our minds are deranged." Where did Sting wish to take tea?

Answer: Sahara

"Tea in Sahara" was a track on the album "Synchronicity". This was Police's fifth studio album. The trio comprised of Sting (Gordon Sumner) on bass and vocals, Andy Summers on guitars and Steward Copland on drums. The Police started life in 1977 in London, England. Sting and Steward Copeland, the then drummer for Curved Air, joined forces with Henry Padovani and formed a trio. Andy Summers replaced Henry as the group's guitarist a little later.

The album "Zenyatta Mondatta" is one of the best examples of the kind of music that the Police were playing.

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