Last weekend we went to our local pub 'The Cove', to see local band King Size Slim, and flipping good they were too.

Playing mostly original material of the Blues and R&B persuasion this 4-piece group were fronted by the excellent vocals and guitar playing of Toby Barelli. We will definitely be seeing them again.

Introducing one number with a 'Bo Diddley beat' they played a version of 'Not Fade Away' which then morphed into among others 'Who Do You Love'. This latter song was written by Bo Diddley in 1956 and has been covered by many bands.

While 'Not Fade Away' was composed by Buddy Holly with the rhythmic pattern a variant of the 'Bo Diddley beat'. It was released originally in 1957 as a single by The Crickets and the 'B' side of 'Oh Boy'.

The Rolling Stones' version was one of their first hits. Recorded in January and released by Decca records in February, 1964

BTW: 'The Cove' has a photo on one of its walls of Buddy Holly.