..........  UK Celebrity Events Donovan   photo courtesy of GJHSwaine Photography     Well here I am at The architecturally stunning Guildhall,  in the naval town of Portsmouth.  Tonight my evening will be spent with 60's star Donovan,  the UK equivalent to Bob Dylan.  It has been a long time since he toured and is now back on the scene,  with his new album "Beat Cafe",  a musical journey through his career.   Well,  I should be glued to him,  but I spot a familiar face on drums.   I cannot believe my luck!  Not only do I get to review Donovan,  but a musical hero of mine is on the drums.  It's  none other then Rat Scabies, former punk legend of The Damned!    Well...  not wanting to lose a moment,  as soon as Donovan hits a solo,  I rush backstage to interview Rat.  I asked him about his feelings for "The Damned" since his departure and his up an coming novel,  'Rat Scabies and The Holy Grail'.  Everso obliging,  I get my answers.  Returning to the darkened stage,  I hear classics such as 'Mellow Yellow' and 'Universal Soldier'.  Elated at having two stories for the price of one... I say my goodbyes to Portsmouth and the Beat Cafe.   GP Grapics courtesy of PeppermintPattie     Return to Index