Back from the past

For a few shining moments in the late 1970s, Wreckless Eric seemed like he was destined for some manner of stardom. Along with Elvis Costello, Ian Dury and Nick Lowe, he was on the famed Stiff Records roster, and his British singles, including "The Whole Wide World," "Popsong" and "Take the Cash (K.A.S.H.)", were hits. But his brash version of pub rock didn't make much of an impression in the U.S.

Wreckless Eric, however, has survived as a musician, living in France for a period, recording under his birthname, Eric Goulden, and releasing albums on his own and in various bands.

He'll perform Sunday at Brillobox, 4104 Penn Ave., Lawrenceville, with local faves Teen Riot opening and backing him during his set. Admission: $10.

Regis Behe

This is typical lazy journalism - in one sentence he says it seemed I was destined for some manner of stardom, in the next sentence he says I had some hits. Seems to me that having hits qualifies as some manner of stardom.

How many times do I have to point out that I had nothing to do with pub rock? I don't know where brash comes into it either. Silly sod.