The Old Purple Tin that is referred to is "Tennent's Super" (often just referred to as "Tennent's"), which traditionally are blue but can turn purple through fading if old enough. The drink is often drunk by people who are incredibly down on their luck and want to get drunk as cheaply and quickly as possible (Tennent's is 9% ABV, as referred to in the title). It's often associated with the homeless for this exact reason. "The Old Purple Tin" moniker was used quite often by Irvine Welsh for his books. Many of his characters often have… read more
The Old Purple Tin that is referred to is "Tennent's Super" (often just referred to as "Tennent's"), which traditionall… read more
The Old Purple Tin that is referred to is "Tennent's Super" (often just referred to as "Tennent's"), which traditionally are blue but can turn purple throug… read more
Alabama 3 are a band originating from Brixton, England, their music incorporates elements of country, acid house, blues and gospel. Named for the Alabama 2, a legal case in the American deep South during the 1930s, in which two black men were hanged for allegedly raping a white woman. The name is also a nod to other victims of injustice like the Birmingham 6 and Guildford 4. In the United States, they are known as A3, after they were sued by the legendary country outfit Alabama. They are perhaps best known in the United States for the remix of their song Woke Up This Morning, whic… read more
Alabama 3 are a band originating from Brixton, England, their music incorporates elements of country, acid house, blues and gospel. Named for the Alabama 2, a legal case in the American d… read more
Alabama 3 are a band originating from Brixton, England, their music incorporates elements of country, acid house, blues and gospel. Named for the Alabama 2, a legal case in the American deep South during the 1930s, in which two black… read more