RAVEYDAVE'S THOUGHTS ON:

BEING A UB40 FAN:

" . . . often helps me make it through the day-- it's like therapy, only cheaper."

JAMS BOARD:

" . . . is not only my fountain of UB40 knowledge, it also gives me contact with like-minded people. Before I discovered the board (in 1998) I didn't realize there were others like me!! Having had the chance to meet some of the posse, I can honestly say they are really great people."

THE JAMS POSSE:

" . . . are my friends-- pure and simple."

UB40:

" . . . are a part of me-- my history-- my memories. I can relate to the music and the environment in which they first existed. There is always a song from one of the albums to reflect my mood-- happy, sad, thoughtful or just chillin' with a beer!!"

MUSIC:

" . . . is an integral part of my life. I can't imagine a day without listening to some kind of music. I enjoy a wide range of different genres from reggae, drum & bass, garage and chart dance to West End musicals and jazz."

TOP 3 SONGS:

"Like most fans my favorites change like the weather, but three strong candidates are Love Is All Is Alright, Sing Our Own Song and Tyler."

#UBJAMS CHAT:

"Due to other commitments I have only made it to one chat, which I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend to everyone. I hope to join in again soon. I use the name policemansmokeit."

A PERSONAL QUOTE from Raveydave:

"Te audire no possum. Musa sapientum fixa est in aure." (Latin)

"I can't hear you. I have a banana in my ear."

Raveydave tells us he was born in Walsall, just north of Birmingham (England). He now lives in Cardiff (Wales.) He is also known by the nicknames ravey, dai (it's a Welsh thing!) and "oi you" to everyone else.