I'm Monkey68, a writer (of story and song) who generally wants the world to be a bit better and people a bit nicer. Because one by one all those bits add up. How can we make that happen? Well, it's quite simple - By giving something sometimes rather than taking all the time. I work to deliver honest, rich and absorbing stories and songs. Throughout my life, I've tried to hold true to that vision. I can't not do it.
What do I have to give? Words, music, thoughts and feelings. Like any art, it exists to cause reaction (good... bad... it doesn't matter, just so long as it's not indifferent). The more I hear about how I'm doing, the better I can do, so if you listen to anything here or read anything I've written, feel free to get in touch. If you add me to your friends list at myspace.com, thanks - you have my love.
The bio bit... Played guitar since I was 9, in bands since I was 13, lost the use of my hands at age 21 thanks to dermatitis and incompetent doctors, however still played with various bands (I trump Bryan Adams, my whole hand used to bleed not just my fingers) most notably The Vultures, Wonky Dodgem, Grope and Bagpuss as well as my home recording project, Idiosync. All the time, writing, writing, writing. Always writing. Finally got my hands back to normal when I moved to the US in 2003, when I also published my novel, "Do Sparrows Eat Butterflies?". Now firmly back to recording as Monkey68 and writing as Vincent Tuckwood ("Karaoke Criminals", published 2006).
The formal stuff:
- Everything here is fiction, if any character or event sounds like you or something you've done (or like someone you know) then it's, at best, art imitating life but more than likely a complete accident.
- All of this has come out of my head and my heart; none of it malicious in intent.
- Everything on this site is copyright to myself - I don't mind sharing but this stuff doesn't come for free (it costs emotion to invent and money to make, so don't steal it!)
Enjoy yourself and remember: Laugh more, hate less.
Peace.
