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| Tibor's Car Club |
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| Tibor's Car Club is possibly the greatest band in the history of the world. Some people might dispute this, bringing up a certain group from the north of England, but true Tiborites would probably laugh at such suggestions. The original line up for TCC was formed around 1994-95, when the creative talents of Christopher P Bartlett, Rob Ray and 'Boy' Carter were in French class together. This atmosphere produced the first known image of the band, and in time, I hope to share that classic picture with you. Unfortunately, logistic troubles prevent that from happening. So, what I can do is introduce a few members of the band, backstage staff and general entourage, plus a partial transcript of an interview conducted in 1983. |
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| Introducing the Band Jimmy Hard rock star, lead singer Ralph Higgenbottom drums Dave Mongo keyboard Ted Poindexter saxman Bugman (AKA Freddy Headmonkey) - bassman Isabella tambourine bird Fat Bloke fat bloke Badger manager Shaz, Tracey and Delora backing singers |
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| Overheard conversation, prior to the now- infamous Dying Swan Gig, Denver, 1987 Jimmy Hard: It’s all about the music man. Don’t forget the music. We’re nothing but the music. Badger: You’re everything but the music Jimmy. Jimmy Hard: What did you say Badger? Badger: You’re nothing but the music Jimmy. Jimmy Hard: That’s right man, we’re all about the music. Bugman, hit the bass. |
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| Discography Albums: “This Is Tibor’s Car Club” “There’s Nothing Quite Like You (Man)” Singles: “Bugman, Hit The Bass” “She Ain’t Your Bird, Man” “Is Your Mike On Jimmy?” “Badger’s Song” “Hey Miss Tambourine Girl” |
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| Interview conducted with Tibor's Car Club, Birmingham, 1983 Reporter: So, if I may ask what seems like an obvious question, Jimmy- Jimmy Hard: There are no obvious questions man, obvious answers perhaps, but not with the questions. What was the question again? Reporter: Well, actually, I didn’t ask it. Who is Tibor, and what are you doing in his car club? Jimmy Hard: That’s a good question love, and one that deserves a full response. Well, that’s right. Reporter: What’s right, Jimmy? Jimmy Hard: This is a band, man, the only cars involved are the ones that take us to the gigs. It’s all about the music man. Reporter: So you keep saying. But I was referring to the name of the band, Tibor’s Car Club, where does it come from? Jimmy Hard: Oh I see man, good question. Good name too. Takes me back a few years, man. Back to when I wasn’t much older than you. Reporter: I’m twenty five, Jimmy. Jimmy Hard: Course you are man, course you are. Well, I must have been a bit younger, and I can tell you man, I was a right goer in those days… * * * * * Jimmy: See, Beethoven’s got his symphonies, Sinatra’s got his crooning, the Beatles had, well, bad hair I suppose- Bugman: That and a few good tunes Jimmy. Jimmy: Okay, so they did. But the point I’m trying to make is, none of those guys can match up to the awesome power of our music, man. It’s earth- shattering. When Bugman hits that bass, the vibes start to build. They get so hot they nearly melt the stage. Bugman: That did happen one time in Albuquerque, pretty hairy moment. Jimmy: Please Bugman, I’m trying to tell this story. So we’re on stage, the bass is building, the lights are glowing, and then I launch into ‘She Ain’t Your Bird, Man’ and the crowd are just blown away. Bugman: That did happen one time outside of Cleveland. Freak wind storm, terrible really. Jimmy: Bugman, what did I just say? |
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