I died twice - don't do drugs kids read a book, says Black Grape star Kermit

It may not be the advice you expect from a chart-topping rock and roll star but Shaun Ryder's Black Grape co-frontman Kermit is speaking from experience.
In an exclusive chat - ahead of their headline gig with Cast and Dodgy at Leeds Millennium Square on August 2 - the rapper has revealed he died twice from drug abuse but he was saved,
His heart stopped and he was even given the last rites after developing septicaemia caused by dirty needles, he told Graham Walker in this exclusive interview. Read more and get tickets at www.yorkshiree...

[@68majortom]

The 1st time around it was like the Messiah had returned Black Grape were huge for me I was just so happy cos everyone was saying Shaun was more likely to turn up dead than Record any more Tunes Kermit was the perfect Writing Partner for Shaun still think he's the best person for Shaun & making Music

[@billybigtime2808]

I totally agree I was massively impressed with black grape when they came out with reverend black grape I remember thinking what a comeback and I wasn’t a Mondays fan but black grape then made me a get into the happy Mondays

[@68majortom]

@@billybigtime2808 I obviously was a Mondays fan yeah Rev BG is arguably my fav B.Grape single they were had a lot more polished sound and Live they were good times I saw them, it was a good time for Music the 90s! cheers ✌️

[@billybigtime2808]

@@68majortom yeah agree about the polish and as I say I was like what a comeback absolutely nailed it

[@indicablue7450]

I spoke to Shaun on the phone when my ex did a tour opening act with his band. I could not make head not tail of what Shaun was saying. Garbled laughter of the snorty grunty kind lol!!

[@albertusmagnus5829]

I have the first 2 Black Grape albums and they are creatively awesome - keep going ...!

[@indicablue7450]

I met Kermit after a BRA gig. He's a really cool guy, really sweet. Spent quite a while talking to him. He approached me actually, really nice that! Just chilling with me after the show. Always been a fan of gorgeous Kermit.

[@DeanConnolly-ke8rp]

Brilliant interview.. yeah..

[@JETJOOBOY]

Remember days out.. Gigs.. Festivals.. Fun.. Getting to the point where we feel guilty for wanting to go out and mingle.

[@spencerglover1]

Kermit is a cool cat

[@JETJOOBOY]

Seems like a nice boy

[@alexveitch7494]

looking welll kermit met u ootside your first black grape concert in new castle we had travelled from scotland great also met you in salfard u n pshyco ,,congratulations on yir kid m8

[@JETJOOBOY]

25 fuckin years...... Black Grape are like a New Thing?

[@libertard6101]

Kermit in good spirits…. I’ve read gnarly stories of this gentleman’s lung flaking apart from Smoking crack. Looks like a school boy to me! Stay strong mate!

[@True_Heretic]

Black Grape is a new band. And the music is still special. Doesn't matter if the guys fell out. They did seriously great shit. Loved Pop Voodoo. Manchester bless you K!

[@stewartchampion4260]

dude looks like 18

[@JETJOOBOY]

Hims aged better than some..

[@68majortom]

That's what staying off the Class A's does for you. Don't do drugs kids!!!

[@robertcjonesesq8241]

Great interview, the interviewer is just as much of a cat as Kermit

[@rossfraser3415]

Happy Mondays yes please , one of there best . Got put down then ..... but listein back now

[@farmboypresents9977]

Cool

[@djmistapete]

i was in Big Dog with Kermit absolute gent....

[@worldlycashmoneyenterprises]

this guy is legendary

[@samuraininjarockstar9355]

The interviewer don’t let Kermit finish jeez

[@ElliotCarney]

whats the tune at the start

[@ianmangham4570]

Good lad 😎🙋

[@nervesinapattern7261]

Top man

[@JETJOOBOY]

Tongue Kung Fu! SYLIBIL & Brains... Enjoy

[@richhand930]

Forget these blanket statements. Don't do drugs apart from mushrooms in the forest.

[@robwood8331]

Amazing really Shaun Ryder cant play an instument lol and you wouldnt really call him a top singer either lol

[@robertloader9826]

John Higgs! Mega, fantastic writer.