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Pulp People Newsletter 15 written by Alex Deck. April 1996.
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We're not taking sides here at Pulp HQ but honestly - is this the face of a violent man? We think not. It's only fair to let both sides have their say about Pulp, so here is a selection of the less friendly mail we received over the last couple of months.... reproduced word for word.
To Pulp,
We, me + my friend claire think you are so imature your'e performance at the brit awards was so pathetic you had no right to do what you did you should have been loked up for ever.
Micheal Jacksons performance was better than anything you could ever dresm of. So why dont you all get together + go back to where you came from. We think you should take up another proffesion,
from your 2 worst fans
Laura + Claire
P.S have a terrible life ha ha + get a life.
Dear Jarvis
...your songs are crap they sound as if they are from the 60's. I can't even begin to think how you got to become a band and come on T.V. ... Boyzone and Backstreet Boys are even better than you... belive me just give up. What are the names of the rest of the idiots are they: Barvis, Harris, Carvis, Larvis and Sarvis.
from a take that fan
To Jarvis (Sexy) NOT
Hi, how are you, I hope in the worst of health and the rest of your poxy band pulp by the way what kind of name is pulp anyway. I've heard people say you are sexy well I dont think you are people like Ronan and Stephen from Boyzone are what I call sexy not you ... Jarvis where do you buy your clothes from because your hair looks like someone from the fifties and your clothes look like there from a car boot sale you should take lessons from Boyzone they will show you how to dress nicely and have a nice haircut if your lucky they might even teach you how to write decent and sing because you need loads of lessons.
Worst of luck for the future from a Pulp enemy.
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To Jarvis Cocker
... I have waited for 8 years for him (MJ,) to come to England and perform, just so I can watch his fantastic dancing and listen to his voice which sounds like angels singing, and when he does your stupidity and unprofessional behavior spoils it completely. Call him a Massiha if you will but he is famous, professional and popular, which is more you'll ever be ... thanks alot for ruining which was a brilliant evening until you decided to ruin it!
Jayne
Dear Jarvis Cocker
Micheal's act was just show for goodness sake, he was only acting. He doesn't really believe he's God, but the real God couldn't exactly come down and play himself in the show, could he? Mlcheal Jackson was only SYMBOLISING God at the gates of heaven, but of course, because your'e so ignorant and were so drunk at the time, you just ASSUMED that he thought he WAS God.
From Michelle an ex-Pulp fan. P.S.: I now like Micheal J. loads more than you and me and my mates set fire to your'e CD for a laugh!
To Jarvis Cockarse,
...last week I was your fav. fan but now I think your the worst man on earth, no i mean your the worst alien in the unerverse. All my friends think your a discusting twallop! I hope you rot and burn in hell when MJ is singing with the angels in heaven.
Bye!
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The Pulp internet site mentioned in the last newsletter, was finally unveiled the other day. And as we'd supplied so much of their material we thought we'd give it a look. I was very surprised with what I saw to be honest, they've made a fine job. The site is a very pretty affair with a colourful menu screen and useful links to an illustrated discography, tour news, profiles and all sorts of trivia. Each band member has their own page, with a mini interview and throwaway facts such as inside leg measurements and fave colour. The only part of the site that is not fully operational is the picture gallery - it didn't have any pictures when I looked - I'm sure that'll fill up soon enough. Best site I've seen in ages.
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Please list 1st and 2nd choices; p+p free in Europe but Rest of World please add £2/$3. Please make cheques out to PULP. No foreign cheques!
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To give you an insight into the kind of varied correspondence we receive here at Pulp towers, here are a few samples. We would like to add that they are exactly as they appeared in the original letters. We have not changed them in any way at all...
"I think that your are the lairiest singer in the charts apart from Robson and Gerome."
"You should have won best Indie band not crap Blur with Gay Damon."
"Most of my friends have got your album and think its hilareous."
"I think your the best boy band in the world. I am a big fan of plup."
"My fav song is disco 1000."
"To pulp people 2000 you are the Best Rock Band. But Boyzone are the very Best pop Band."
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In this section of Pulp People we attempt to put you in touch with likeminded individuals.
♣ Emily [...] is 16 years old and wants to write to persons whose favourite bands include Pulp, Gene and the Bluetones... Write to her at [...] Sheffield, S11 [...].
♣ 'Obsessive' Pulp Person Jennie [...] would like to write to people with passing interests in Blur, Supergrass, Menswear, Nirvana and Shampoo, contact her at [...], London SE25 [...].
♣ Claire is equally indiscriminating, willing to write to anyone and everyone, but especially people in the London area who she can meet for gigs and stuff. Send letters to: [...], Gillingham, Kent, ME7 [...].
♣ 17 year old Vicky says she needs to write to social outcasts who are as confused about life as she is. Well you've come to the right place. She wants people with alot to say but no-one to say it to. [...], Barnsley, S Yorks, S75 [...].
♣ Our next Penpal writes from Korea and would like to write to people in her own country and from all over the world. We're not actually sure if Neric's a girl or a boy (I'm going for boy - Korean ed.), but he/she's into Pulp, Menswear, Sleeper, Cardigans, Suede, Blur and Take That. He/She promises to answer everyone. It's: Neric, [...], Seoul, Korea.
♣ Aaron [...], Preston, Lancs, PR2 [...]. Please write if you like Pulp, Oasis, Supergrass, Menswear, Radiohead, Vic + Bob and the X-Files. Photo would be nice..
♣ Tim is 16; he'd love to hear from bi-sexual girls who love masturbation, St. Etienne, MSP and Taylor Parkes, though not necessarily in that order. Tim [...], Co. Kildare, Ireland. How much is that fare to Dublin???
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♣ Penpal number three comes from lonely Lisa [...], who "would love to hear from anyone who loves listening to Pulp, Menswear, Cast and the Bluetones". Also she would like to hear from any fellow Jarvis fans. All letters will be answered, especially those signed by J. Cocker. She lives at [...], Nottingham, NG6 [...].
♣ Jenny [...] is gagging to write to Pulp People everywhere... ' I'm a common girl into Pulp, mods and all indie britpop music. I'm seeking Jarvis wannabies and anyone who belongs to a "Different Class". Letters to [...], Athens, Greece.
♣ Emmanouela [...] is looking for Jarvis lookalikes anywhere in the world. Also likes Blur, Supergrass, Menswe@r, Suede and the Bluetones. She's at [...], Athens, Greece.
♣ Girls and Boys wanting a Penpal should write to Vikki, [...], Warley, W. Mids, B68 [...]. She's not bothered who she writes to...
♣ Claire [...] is looking for even more penfriends, "Who won't tell me to shut up when I run on about Pulp, Sleeper, Oasis, (counts us out then) and who take a healthy interest in other members of the band. She's at [...], Norwich, NR7 [...].
♣ Richard [...] of [...], Faversham, Kent, ME13 [...]. Would just love to hear from any Pulpsters or Pulpettes who have a similar age in years to 32, but a mental age of 12. He's into (I can hardly bring myself to write this) REM, Oasis, Radiohead, Stolichnaya and Nirvana.
♣ Helen, 'would love to hear from anyone, anywhere (though preferably the London area), who loves and is obsessed with Jarvis and Russell and has any interesting photos of Pulp.' She's also into the Cardigans, Supergrass, Menswear, Gene, Lush, Blur etc. etc. but not half as much'. Write to: [...], Chichester, West Sussex.
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✸ Careless Grandmother Peggy Hogan is desperate to get hold of a video of Pulp's performance at Reading 1994. It seems she is in big trouble, having recorded over her grand daughter's favorite bit of Pulp footage. Peggy's pretty distraught over the whole matter so someone, somewhere, please send her a copy. The address is: [...]. I'm sure she'll be happy to cover the cost of the tape.
✸ Sylvie [...] is offering to do copies of her collection of Pulp appearances on German T.V. (Harold Schmitt Show, and short interview on VIVA). So send swaps lists to Sylvie [...], Germany.
✸ Bass player Simon wants a guitarist, keyboard player and drummer to form a pop group... Influences - Pulp, Bowie, Blur, Beatles and Menswe@r. Simon, [...], Cardiff CF2 [...]. Since receiving his ad, we've heard that the band now has a cool name - The Rev-Olas - and this advert may no longer be relevant; we're not sure, so we left it in as he seems like a nice guy.
✸ Jessica [...] is looking for English Pulp fans who've got any kind of Pulp appearance on English television. She says 'Every single TV appearance will be really welcomed as I only own bits from MTV. Well she lives at: [...], Torino, Italy.
✸ Poor Rosemary. She missed the 'No Sleep 'til Sheffield' documentary at Christmas. She needs someone to send her a copy of the longer version that was shown late. [...], Maidstone, Kent, ME15 [...]... Also wants TOTP appearances to add to her collection.
✸ Pulp's appearance on 'Seans Show' is desperately wanted by Anna [...], W. Austrailia, [...]. Actually I'm missing this one too, so if anyone could do me one I'd be much obliged.
✸ Lovely Danielle Deacon is kindly offering copies of Pulp at Glastonbury last year on audio cassette... send a C60 or £2 to: [...], Leicester, LE9 [...].
✸ Steve [...], who lives at [...], Zaragoza, Spain, is trying to get hold of (we think) a copy of 'No Sleep 'til Sheffield' which he missed when he returned to Spain before Christmas. He's willing to cover the cost of a tape and postage.
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You lot out there seem to be pretty keen on fanzines so here's our current crop.
✸ Top of the list has to be possibly the only bi-lingual Pulp publication available, yes it's issue 4 of Tournico...Pulp, 20FF/£2.50/150BF. It's choc full of bizarre interviews, reviews and photographs. Available from those lovely girls at [...] Boussay, France.
✸ Next up is a rag sent to us from Xana and Anna, The Indie Pendent boasts an interview with Candida, along with your usual mix of "indie" gig reviews and witty observations. It's 50p from [...], Cookham, Berkshire, SI6 [...].
✸ Fresh from the States we have issue one of Synthetic Fluff: Pulp and other unexplained British phenomena. The unexplained phenomena, (inexplicable to us, certainly), would appear to consist of Oasis, Sleeper and Menswear. Loads of Pulp stuff though, which is always good. Send an IRC and an A4 envelope to: Becky [...], Sylmar, CA [...], USA.
✸ Jason [...] has produced possibly not the most vital piece of literature ever in Everything you ever wanted to know about Jarvis, but were afraid to ask... He's charging £2 for this one, available from [...], Moseley, Birmingham, B13 [...]. It's actually quite interesting with old(ish) pictures, quotes and trivia about your favourite popstar.
✸ Yet another edition of Jammy Jezzabelle fell on our mat; it features as usual live reviews and a bizarre Pulp cartoon. Send an A5 sae to Lisa, [...], Feltham, Middx, TW14 [...].
✸ Now Jarvzine is a Liverpool based photocopied tribute to some two bit "popstar". It appears to cost £1 so send your cash to; Laura, [...], Wallasey, Wirral, L45 [...].
✸ Finally issue 5 of Harry Pye's Frank which gets the prize for best front cover this month, featuring as it does a fantastic picture of our favourite soap star Frank Butcher. Harry's alright so send an A5 sae to [...], London SE12 [...].
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