Arctic Monkeys

[stackpole]

Are they still Gordon Brown's favourite band?

[moorfield]

Are they still Gordon Brown's favourite band?

No, I think his favourite band are Economic Monkeys.

[gordonbrown]

I have never said I like the Arctic Monkeys.

[PRC1964]

True, Coldplay's more your thing.

Asked if he really liked the band, the Chancellor responded: 'You've got to laugh, because actually I was asked did I prefer Arctic Monkeys to James Blunt (of 'You're Beautiful' fame), and I think I said I'd prefer Coldplay. But I made a joke that Arctic Monkeys would certainly wake you up in the morning. So, I mean, I've heard Arctic Monkeys and they're very loud.'

This is interesting

Brown does own an iPod - his wife bought it for him - but it is said to contain largely speeches, including Bob Geldof's famous four-letter tirade at Live Aid, and classical music.

So he enjoys the phrase "Just give us the ******* money."? How appropriate for the money grabbing Cyclops.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

True, Coldplay's more your thing.



This is interesting


So he enjoys the phrase "Just give us the ******* money."? How appropriate for the money grabbing Cyclops.

Saint Bob never said that.

[Moscow Mule]

Saint Bob never said that.

According to Wikiknowitall
he is yet to be canonised.

[bogeyman]

According to Wikiknowitall
he is yet to be canonised.

I actually didn't want him on the stage, 'cause his haircut at the time was so appalling.

* On Bono's appearance at Live Aid.

Now that's what I call cheek. Geldorf criticising another of the saintly brotherhood because of his hair