Hammer of the Gods

Jerome Blake
Jebs to his older acquaintances. Has appeared in rubber suits in the last three Star Wars films and Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy. More recently in the West End in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest’ – without the rubber suit.

Andy Burgess
Guitarist with Paddy Goes to Holyhead and far more sensible than he looks. One of the six stalwarts in all three Great River Races.

Danny Hynes
Rock crooner and general bon-viveur with Paddy Goes to Holyhead. Exiled from Dublin. One of only six to have completed all three Great River Races.

Andy Faith
aka Captain Faff. Nicest man in the world and wine connoisseur. One of the six to have completed all three Great River Races.

Chris Farr
eh? Bassist with Monster Ragin' Boogie Party and lover of cakes. Excellent cox (it says here).

Ian Fisher
The ‘Raunch Launcher’ – co-director of HMC with Jon and guitarist with Monster Ragin' Boogie Party.

Jez Gilman
Dick B’stard to his friends. Racer of Porsches and qualified boat captain – which might come in handy.

Simon Jeffrey
aka Napalm. Resident rugby expert and mickey taker. Drummer with just about every band you will see mentioned on this website.

Andy Keir
The ‘Kerminator’ – occasional cage fighter and one time Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown roadie! Currently employed as salesman by HMC - 'give us your work or we'll send him round!' Speaks fluent Spanish.

Mark Kirkland
King of the Guest List. Recently appointed Head of Artist Relations at Yamaha Guitars UK so get your Christmas orders in early. Guitarist with Laurence Archer’s Grand Slam.

Billy Kulke
Robert Plant impersonator in Letz Zep. Centre half for the Almighty Inter-Kerrang! during the halcyon mid-90’s. Expansive knowledge of London and keeper of several swords. Recently had his boudoir redesigned by Claire Sweeney.

Jon Stone
Hammer of the Gods founder and organiser. Singer with Monster Ragin' Boogie Party and Laurence Archer’s Grand Slam. Has done all three Great River Races. Marathon runner and plastic Welshman (according to Chez).

Tino Troy
Possessor of the best laugh in the world. Guitarist with Paddy Goes to Holyhead. Another of the six to have done all three Great River Races.

Chris Troy
Brother of Tino and his co-conspriator in the semi-legendary Praying Mantis. Bassist with Paddy Goes to Holyhead.

Mark Wallis
Website designer par excellence. Guitarist with Monster Ragin' Boogie Party where he has a tendency to desert his post after one too many cold drinks.

Chez Williams
The Rodent – we have no idea why! The baby of the crew and all round good chap. Has taken to racing Volkswagon camper vans for no apparent reason! Done all three Great River Races. Proper Welsh.

Nick Worthington
Advertising guru currently residing in New Zealand thinking up new ways of selling beer and jeans.

Clive Wigfall
The Hog. Computer boffin. Will use Channel crossing as a fact finding mission as he will soon be upping sticks to live off the land in France.

Julian Lovell
Talks for Wales. Occasional guest guitarist with the Monster Ragin’ Boogie Party when not spanking his plank in his bedroom. Not his fault we run aground when he was steering!!

Benji Reid
American. Another drummer. Had the good sense to bail out after first Great River Race but may be back!