World Cup message from Ken Hensley and Martin Darvill

Greetings from Vienna, Austria and Liscombe Park in Darkest Buckinghamshire, England

Just wanted to let you all know that things continue to roll for the Free Spirit train. There's so many good things happening and we're going to keep the news flowing so that you will be the first to know so there will always be the opportunity for you to jump aboard and join the growing number of happy passengers.

There will soon be a major announcement about the new live version of "Lady in Black", as well as a totally new CD that will feature an explosive new version of "The Magician's Birthday" amongst a number of other things. Together with a full length DVD, all of this will provide a perfect bridge for the Free Spirit train to roll over on its way to the first Free Spirit CD in early 2003.

Having the full support of major record companies around the world will enable us to take the all important step up a level and we're all excited about what's happening to something that started as a dream just a short while ago. Naturally as with all good things there are people out there who will do just about anything to interfere with what we're achieving, even some who are silly enough to take crazy and illegal risks. To them we can only say please stop wasting everybody's time including your own. This train is rolling and you can't stop it. So, if you've got any sense, jump aboard or get out of the way (besides, we’re watching the qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix).

We take this opportunity to thank Rod for his loyalty and professionalism. We must congratulate Rod on Brazil's good fortune in beating China today – party time in Ipanema, no doubt. Finally, thanks to all of you for making this happen – we will never forget your support and loyalty.

Ken Hensley and Martin Darvill
June 2002