Albert Upside Down (Albert the Tortoise)

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The event, taking place on February 13 from 2pm, will see children enjoy a story time session and have the chance to meet Albert. Ian, who lives in Highams Park, is currently on a whirlwind tour of schools in east London promoting his book with readings also planned in libraries throughout Waltham Forest.

A celebrity tortoise, who is the main character of his own book series, will be the star of his latest book launch this month. In one famous public display of anger, he chewed out John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, who were backing him, for playing too loud. His huge two tone bends, vocal playing style and sheer power influenced a whole generation of guitarists, including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and most notably, Stevie Ray Vaughan.For guitarists accustomed to playing in standard, none of these tunings are as intuitive as, say, open G or E. Her dad’s a pro bassist, her mom sang backup for Tina Turner, so Malina Moye’s stardom seemed inevitable.

The blog is here to share our love of books and the bookish world, alongside our other passions in life.Accordingly, Bramhall II toured with the Fabulous Thunderbirds at 18 before joining Roger Waters’ touring band and then playing with Clapton and BB on Riding with the King.