A DOZEN THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT ROXY MUSIC

1. Bryan Ferry isn't a real ferry.

2. Phil Manzenera designed a porch for Flea off of Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

3. Hilariously, the band nicknamed Gary Tibbs, 'PG Tibbs'.

4. Andy McKay made his first saxaphone out of an old exhaust pipe.

5. The cover to 'Avalon' was painted by Rolf Harris.

6. On their 1978 tour, Roxy Music wore suits made from fans' tights.

7. 'More Than This' is the 452nd best selling cassette single ever. Probably.

8. Brian Eno isn't a real eno.

9. When Roxy are quiet, Paul Thompson is a consultant to 'Gardeners' Question Time'.

10. 'Virginia Plain' was originally called 'Virginia Wade' until inevitable legal difficulties.

11. Although Bob Harris hates Roxy Music, his cat is called 'Bryan Ferry'.

12. Bryan's solo album 'Taxi' is the best selling record of all time.

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