Old musical Express

Monkey was a little taken aback this morning to open the Daily Express and see Peter Andre and Lulu referred to as "superstars from the world of rock". Even when joined by Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel, The Who's Roger Daltrey, Steve Smith, Bad Company's Robert Hart, Argent's Russ Ballard, Zoot Money and Rick Wills of Foreigner, it's hardly a "once-in-a-lifetime supergroup". However, all became clearer when Monkey reached the fourth paragraph and learned that Express proprietor Richard Desmond on drums would "complete the unbelievable lineup". The group, RD Crusaders, has received numerous plugs in the Express and Star since it was launched by Desmond in 2003. At least it's for a good cause: the gig at next month's London International Music Show is to raise money for teenagers affected by cancer. Incredibly, Monkey is reliably informed that RD does NOT stand for Richard Desmond.