'60's Blues and rock legends Juicy Lucy have suffered from the temporary loss of their vocalist and leading light, Ray Owen, with a collapsed lung and the permanent loss of bass player Fudge for personal reasons.
"A black cloud hangs over the sweeping acres of the Juicy Lucy estate.
Someone has cut the heads off of all the roses in the walled garden, the peacocks are dragging their tails in the dirt and I can't even be bothered to watch my concubines at play. What has happened to bring such gloom and despondency into our beautiful world?
Sadly I have to report that Ray is in hospital. Ray? Tall, skinny one, stands in the middle and sings. He has suffered a collapsed lung.
Obviously this is not a good thing, especially for Ray. The doctors have advised him that he should not sing for at least a month to allow time for the damage to heal properly. This would be bad news at any time, but especially now. I should be reporting to you of our triumphant performance in front of 10,000 people at the Bulldog Bash, but no! Maybe next year, eh?"
Nonetheless, the band will fulfill all of their gig commitments while Ray is recovering:
"So, what are a bunch of working minstrels supposed to do when their singer takes to lazing around for a month or so? Well, we carry on, that's what! Baby needs a new diamond studded bracelet. What we intend to do is honour all Juicy Lucy gigs until Ray is back in action with performances by Mr. Fish, Fletch and myself, a bit of fun really. We'll be playing some Lucy tunes, some covers and maybe some new music too!"
Their bass player, Fudge, will be replaced by the band's manager James:
"However, not to be defeated or set back, Mr. James has been holding down the bass player role while we considered a replacement for Fudge. The situation with Ray means that it looks like this will become a permanent position."
For more news on the band check their website www.juicy-lucy.com
