Thursday 8 May 2008

Spooky Avatar At A Distance Version 2

Jon: The image of Airey Luftig is even more strange. This snap was taken in 1980. In those days I had a rather more dangerous image than the 1977 version, or indeed how I am now. Note the "Johnny Depp" like ear ring. I really was "mad, bad and dangerous to know" .

My nickname in those days was "Zorba" (as in "Zorba The Peake" - get it?). This was a reflection (I assume anyway as it was not a nickname I gave myself) on my somewhat mediterranean features and the fact that I was (and still am) an absolute Grecophile.

Who would have assumed this from the gentle, white haired mild individual you all know now!

10 comments:

Karl Le Marcs said...

BLIMEY!

"Grease is the word,
It's got groove it's got meaning.
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion;
Grease is the way we are feeling.
"

*everybody dance now*

And I like the Byronic allusion!

My local Kebab and Pizza house called "Zorba's" will never be the same again!

And congrats on growing up to be the elegant, debonair and charming man you are.
(it is YOUR round isn't it?)

*smile*

johar said...

Blimey Indeed!

It's Lemmy's and George Michaels Love Child!!

Anyway wot a DUUUUUDE!!

HeHe

XX

Robin said...

Hey! I think I saw this photo on a celebrity mug shot show.

Anthony Peake said...

JOHAR: I guess that means I must have "Faith" in the "Ace Of Spades"!

Karl Le Marcs said...

Well, I guess it would be nice!

Jon Watts said...

Either that or the "Freedom" to be a "Hellraiser"

Anthony Peake said...

JON: Absolute classic. Thank you my American Angel. I am now looking forward to Another Perfect Day!!!

Jesamyn said...

Well as ye olde Shakespeare said *Each man in his time plays many parts* I know I prefer the Younge Parte but I am not given the choice!!!
regards
jesamyn.

Karl Le Marcs said...

Hee Hee !
I'm looking forward to the MotorWham colloboration on "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go/No Sleep 'Till Hammersmith" Double A-Side

And Jesamyn: Sweet JezBear, age is relative (meaning true ages should only be known by our relatives!) *smile*
You have a youthful exuberance and a warm heart and soul, and you are still young yourself!!!
*hugs*

SM Kovalinsky said...

Just coming upon this now, for some odd reason. I knew this aspect was there: Not in the least a surprise to me, rather a confirmation. And that in itself is a surprise of sorts. But profoundly lovely.