Revd Steve Morris

My hunt for the Holy Grail: Damned drummer Rat Scabies interviewed

The punk pioneer discusses the hell that was the 1970s, Marc Bolan's interest in wizards, and Templar treasure

Rat threw a drumstick into the crowd, and it struck me straight in the mouth. Credit: Chris Gabrin / Redferns
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