We were all still quite involved in the London rockabilly scene when I left Born Bad (it was my choice of name, which is why the chaps re-invented themselves as the Memphis Sinners). There was a bit of rivalry between bands on the local scene, and no one could quite believe it when Alain, Spenny & Gary landed the Morrissey gig. Most people, including me, were incredulous: "how can they play that kind of music?", but were secretly pleased for them. I remember a rumour that Morrissey was going to come and see us play when I was still in the band (through Boz) but this never came to anything, and I was pissed off with these kind of empty promises being made and constantly having to babysit Alain (he was a lovely fella, but pretty eccentric!). It was a lost opportunity for me, but the guys deserved their success ... they had no other prospects! "We hate it when our friends become successful"!!