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In the late 1970s producer, DJ and music guru Charlie Gillett had the chance to offer two bands their big break; but only one of them would go on to sell millions of records, tour the world and achieve mega-stardom under the name Dire Straits. Unfortunately for Detling guitarist Dave Blosse, he was in the other one.
Three decades on, the Kent Messenger reveals the hidden story of a life on the road that's seen more gigs - and pints of lager - than Mark Knopfler could shake his Fender Stratocaster at.
But it's not all been a life of pub-rock obscurity; as Blosse says: "I’ve had a cup of tea at Bob Harris’s house."
See this week's Kent Messenger for full interview