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Alan Simpson

a bit about me

Born 2 November 1957, Always lived in Perth Went to Armadale High School
I started playing drums in 1973, Played for Christie Allen, Harlequin Tears, V Capri and a country rock band The Magnificent Seven.
V Capri was one of Perth's Biggest bands. Won many awards, released one album and six singles, Three of the singles reached number 1 in Perth. Supported Tina Turner, Paul Young and Michael Jackson. Performed on Countdown in 1985. Magnificent Seven recorded Three albums and eight singles, the band was nominated twice for a Golden Guitar Award.
I collect Cd's I have over 5000.
The roles and positions that Alan Simpson does here at 88.5fm
host of Living in the 70's
to know more about our presenters, we have asked them all the same questions, these are the responses that Alan Simpson came back with... maybe some of these answers you can relate to?
What is the best sandwich ever?
Ham n Cheese
What shoud you throw out?
All my old audio cables
What is the scariest animal?
Moose
Apples of Oranges?
Oranges
What is your favourite action movie?
Jack Reacher
Do you have a favourite smell?
Fresh cut lawn
What smell do you hate?
Dog Farts
Exercise... is it worth it?
You need it
Flat or Sparkling?
Flat
Most used app on your phone?
Messenger
Have you ever asked for an autograph?
One song for the rest of your life: what is it?
Bob Dylan Knocking On Heavens Door
Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?
Rusting away ever so slowly
What do you think happens when we die?
You stop breathing
Alan Simpson's favourite song is
Bob Dylan Knocking On Heavens Door

check out the song here.

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