Soho Roses

[Paul Blittz]

I've been meaning to make a rather difficult announcement here for some time (weeks in fact) but have been stalling due to the fact that I've been unsure exactly what to say or how much information to give. A while ago I asked Carl for his opinion on the matter and he kindly reiterated my view that it would be fine to let you all know what's been happening. Following a chat yesterday with Pat I've decided to bite the bullet and let those who might be interested/concerned know what a nightmare we've had recently.

Basically, our bassplayer Joolz (one of the loveliest people on Earth and the only bloke I've ever snogged) has been seriously ill. I'm not going to go into precise details about his illness, as I'm hoping he'll be able to let people know as much/little as he wants to when he's able to. He's currently in hospital though, where he's been for some time now but, thankfully, is starting to show signs of making a recovery.

Rather than keep everyone in the dark about this, or let them find out by idle gossip, we've decided to let people know, particularly as messages from those who know him or were into the band might help his recovery. If anyone wants to post a message here I'll make sure he gets it. Likewise, if you'd like to send a card or whatever I'll let you have an address.

Obviously this situation, which has come as a complete shock to all of us, has meant that progress on the CD and website has been delayed. I'll let you know of any developments though.

Paul

[A Katt Named Raggz]

Damn..sad to hear.
Well all I can say is to be strong and for Joolz to get well.

[LeeRatbag]

Grim news. Get well soon, Joolz. The world needs more like you.

[Carl I.]

Maybe we can make this one a "sticky" topic so that people can find out about it as they wander in and convey the messages that they wish to, and we not lose the topic in a flood of BS topics. Spice, would that be cool?

I'm still sitting here and awaiting word of Joolz coming running out of the hospital. I passed along my words to you through emails, but I still have to say that the guy has meant a ton to me musically, and I never realized it. Hell, he helped lay the foundations for The Wildhearts! For that alone he deserves praise musically, but then to add Soho, the man is blessed.

Kick some butt Joolz!!! Get your ass back out of here.

BTW, what is "snogged"???

[Stacey0471]

Hey Carl, a snog is a full-on passionate kiss. May involve tongues, lol.

Get well soon, Joolz.

[Carl I.]

Oh...ummm...well...I kind of thought it might be something of the sort...but ya know...I didn't want to go pointing the finger or anything. [img]graemlins/wonder.gif[/img] Well, lets hope the opportunity of further "snogging" doesn't keep him from making a full recovery. He just might be hiding from you Paul.

Sorry, just a little humor to add to it all. No offense meant, and if any taken, I will delete.

[Andii Vamp]

Jesus, that is sad newz.... all the best to Joolz and i hope the guy gets a lot better soon!!

Paul. I got yer email but yahoo haz decided to play funny buggerz with me again, so i'll reply when i can and cheerz!

[bubblegumdisaster]

Paul... I've left a message in private for ya

[Paul Blittz]

Thanks for the very accurate description of 'snogged' Stacey. I'd like, however, to point out that tongues weren't involved and it was a simulated act for the benefit of moustachioed hecklers in Saxon t-shirts at our early gigs supporting dodgy metal bands.

As for further snogging Carl, the goattee that Joolz sports these days would have to be shaved off first!

[Sherri Sixxx]

My best wishes to Julien and speedy recovery!!

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