Brian Poole will be reunited with his good friend Chip Hawkes singing some of their biggest Tremeloes Hits when they appear as part of the Solid Gold 60s Tour which visits Aberdeen Music Hall on November 12 and Eden Court Theatre, Inverness on November 13. The P&J caught up with him for a quick chat.
First record bought
Rock Island Line by Lonnie Donegan.
Book that changed your life
The Miracle by Shelly Poole.
Your most overused phrase
That’s rock ‘n’ roll.
Most expensive purchase
Bentley car in the 1970s.
First job
Musician at Butlins holiday camp in Ayr, 1958.
Favourite time of day
The afternoon.
Last time you cried
When my son-in-law, Texas musician Ally McErlaine, was struck down with a grade five aneurysm from which he later recovered completely.
Worst fashion faux pas
Growing a droopy moustache in the 70s.
Favourite holiday destination
Las Vegas.
Idea of holiday hell
Musicians’ nightmare, so called working holiday.
Biggest phobia
Spiders.
How do you relax?
Watch television.
Best advice you’ve been given
Stick with the devil you know.
Who you last spoke to on the phone
My granddaughter, Rose.
First thing you did this morning
Made my wife a cuppa.
Worst mistake
Not recording a certain song which eventually went to No.1.
If at first you don’t succeed …
Never stop trying.
What you see in the mirror
My dad.
Your inspiration
Firstly my family, secondly Buddy Holly.
Would most like to meet
David Jason.
Childhood crush
Football.
In your Room 101
Politicians.
Weirdest fan gift
An apple which I had to take a bite from and send the apple back.
Quirky habits
Repeating myself.
Worst meal
Tripe and onions.
What makes you laugh
Micky Flanagan.
Most embarrassing moment
Going off stage at the London Palladium and walking straight into a closed off section from which I had to go back on to the stage and then find the right exit. Roars of laughter from the audience.
Sean Connery or Daniel Craig
Sean Connery.
Beauty is …
The Triumph Tiger 100 motorbike.