I'm ordering that book. I'll read it - hope it gives me a few tips. As you said - "Unless you look like a model, then you wont be in the top 40..." : You'll be glad to hear, that's not my kind of thing. I play music (as I said) because I love it. Playing manufactured crap that's generally not written by myself, and lacks my own influence would be even worse than a day job for me.
I'm just getting a band together. I'm kind of running the whole show - pushing everyone else into coming and doing band practises etc. It feels good because I created it, and I can see the enjoyment everyone else get out of it. I dont know - hopefully we'll be playing gigs sooner or later.
What type of music do you play? Where are you from?
Speak soon.
Paddy.