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STRANGE TIMES ARE COMING

In 1983 Paul became interested in scooters and his first one was a Lambretta Li150 Silver Special given to him by his next-door neighbour. At the time Paul was into the psychobilly scene and it was also around that time that the scooter scene was shifting from the Mod revival look with mirrors and an abundance of chrome accessories to the more fashionable looks of the period – chops and cut-downs.

Credibility

By day Paul works as an alarm fitter but at weekends he’s a roadie with the band The Meteors. “I’ve been into The Meteors from the beginning and I’ve been going to their gigs for ages. I was introduced to the band about

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