Author: Leigh Banks

Last month LA musician and writer Andrew Brel sent The Society his thoughts on the background to this horrendous story of mindless racism hatred, lies, callousness and child murder. His writing sparked memories of Emmett’s story and Bob Dylan’s ballad which rails against Emmett’s death, racism and the authorities. And of course Bobby Gentry. Andrew’s… Continue reading Will Carolyn, 82, finally face justice over Emmett Till?

Biker Barger dies still claiming Stones caused Altamont death riot The hippy ethos of love and peace was battered out of existence at Altamont in Canada as the Rolling Stone’s gave their free festival answer to Woodstock, in 1969. Rock’n’roll had descended into drugged decadent anarchy – Morrison wasn’t there, he was about to slam… Continue reading Final ride of the Hells Angel who ‘killed’ the 60s

‘Vlad’s first-class, I’d take a bullet for him,’ says ex-F1 boss Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has said his friend Vlad Putin invaded the Ukraine ‘unintentionally’! Really? Well, that’s alright then isn’t it! Here’s what Putin did ‘unintentionally’ to the country of blue and yellow one fine day in late winter when he wasn’t, perhaps,… Continue reading BURNY WRECK-ELLESTONE

Broadcasting survivor Tony Blackburn has reached his golden years, but he reckons his prime-time Golden Hour on Radio 2 has fallen victim to BBC’s rampant ageism. He even described the decision to demote his show from a Friday to a Sunday as “strange”. The 79-year-old DJ tweeted: “Doesn’t anyone value experience any more? “I hate… Continue reading Beeb bopped! Golden-oldies talent KO’d – yet old and mouldies like The Archers stay!

Don’t take a fence though! But is no-spine Sneer really better than no-morals Boris? Sitting on a fence is a bit like riding a bike without a seat. At least if you sit down you won’t fall off. And that nice Lord Sneer is so impaled by his own indecision over strikes, whether to resign… Continue reading STARMER IS SO SPINELESS HE SHOULD BE CARRIED AROUND IN A BUCKET OF STRIKER’S BLOOD

The fascinating little Minnesota town with different views of Bob The people of Hibbing tell their own stories about their town and how it has changed over the decades since Bob took to the road more than sixty years ago. They talk plenty about Bob too. Fascinating insights into one of the world’s greatest performers… Continue reading We can talk plenty about Bob, say the good people of Hibbing… And they do!

Eight years and £6million investigating why 1,400 girls – victims of sex abuse – were systematically failed by the police. Yes, our police “failed to protect vulnerable children” from the deviant members of sick predatory gangs of Rochdale men. And that’s not the end of the story. There is a growing list of reports, including… Continue reading Child sex beast says ‘I want to be role model to my son…’ and Britain is considering his rights

I do have to say, people saw the advent of social media – in particular Facebook – as grand freedom, freedom of communication, freedom of speech, freedom of artistic expression, freedom to campaign and stand up for what’s right. FREEDOM! The right to speak your mind out, yep, that is freedom, it is equality and… Continue reading Come writers and critics – why molify with your pen? Social media warriors just want to stab you with it!

The trails and tribulations of boss who thinks Amin is ‘most popular’ Leigh G Banks remembers a short interview with one of the world’s biggest despots… Welcome to the asylum! The day I spoke to Idi Amin, he laughed down the phone at me. In fact he barely stopped laughing. It was almost like Madman’s… Continue reading Oh, what a world we live in … now they want an Idi Amin tourism trail

Andrew Brel reviews Bob Dylan at the Terrace Theatre, Long Beach It’s a 50 minute drive up Coast Highway from home to the venue. 8pm kick off for Bob Dylan. We left at 5 to enjoy a dinner in Long Beach which has become an extremely vibey place for nights out. We arrived at the… Continue reading Despite a bit of a rough and rowdy show, Bob gives his heart to one great love… us!