Good evening, vaguely exciting day as I’m working on another interview that will be exclusive to the Clash Blog. I’ve got some news that needs to be looked at so let’s jump into that.

Regular followers of Mick Jones will remember him being involved last year in a project called ‘Dirty Stop Out’. The music was alright and he seemed to enjoy his live appearances with them (check out youtube). Anyway the project was the musical support side gig of lingerie maker Agent Provacateur. There were a few limited press reports that one half of the ownership of AP had sadly committed suicide over the weekend. I assume Luca Mainardi (he who passed) was an acquaintance of Mick and I’m sure the news was a shock to all around him. I’m not certain if Mick was involved in the album that Dirty Stop Out were currently working on. Joe Corre who was also in the band and is the son of Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood. Again, news reports are a bit vague so if I find out more I’ll report it.

Staying with Mick Jones, the on again/off again rumours of a Libertines reunion seem to be heading back to being a non starter. Carl Barat is reporting that the ‘time isn’t right’ for a reunion and that nothing has been planned. Indeed it seems that he is now working on a solo album for the new year. I’d be curious to see the outcome of a Libertines reunion but again I think the window might be closing (as far as it being a good thing to reform).

Ade Edmondson star of cult TV comedy The Young Ones in the early 80′s also falls on my Clash radar this evening. Ade has messed around with guitar since he was a teen (he’s now in his early 50′s) and has now teamed up with Neil Innes (Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band and The Rutles fame) to form a makeshift folk band. The story itself is an interesting read and the video (below) is pretty special also.

Nothing to do with The Clash (though there is a Morrissey connection) guitarist for hire Johnny Marr has most recently now joined The Cribs (who I endorse fully). By all accounts everyone is happy with the arrangement but I’ve found Marr’s gypsy like status since the Smiths once of the oddest tales in music. Since parting ways with Mozzer he has worked with The The, The Pretenders, Sinead O’Connor, Billy Bragg, Modest Mouse and formed Electronic with Bernard from New Order. A remarkable career that’s covered brilliantly in this new interview.

Last but by no means least -- I want to wish a speedy recovery to the genius that is Leonard Cohen.

Gotta get to bed….more tomorrow