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Frequently Asked Questions
Listed below are the top 20 questions you, the fans of WetWetWet most frequently ask. Just to be helpful we have also listed the answers to these questions. To use this list simply select the desired question from the FAQ Menu (below) and you will be taken to the appropriate answer.
Please remember that many of the answers are now out of date!
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How did they get the name WetWetWet? |
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The name comes from a line in a Scritti Politti song called "Getting Having and Holding" which contains the lines "..his face was wet wet with tears". When the band first formed there were several bands around who had "double" names such as "Duran Duran" and "Talk Talk", so they thought it would be a nice touch to have a "triplicate" name! |
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Do the band open or read their own mail? |
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The band are very rarely in the office but when they do pop in they have been known to open & read the fan-mail and have sometimes phoned fans at home - to the astonishment of the fans who usually refuse to believe that a member of Wet Wet Wet is on the phone! But nowadays their schedule is so demanding that this rarely happens. We do however pass on any personal mail such as Birthday and Christmas cards to the individual band members. |
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How do you become a SPLASH pen pal? |
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If you write to us at the usual address with you name and full postal address we will include your details in future editions of Splash, the fan club magazine. |
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Will the fan club be selling tickets to any future concerts? |
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Not directly, but we will try to ensure that the fans have an opportunity to buy tickets before they are released on general sale - for UK gigs only. Watch this space for further details. |
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How do you know when your membership to SPLASH is due for renewal? |
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You should automatically be notified when your membership is due for renewal. A re-subscription form will be sent to you along with the third and last magazine of your membership. |
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Are any of the band married? |
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Tommy Cunningham is the only band member married so far, and both Graeme & Marti are involved in long-term relationships while Neil still enjoys the single life. |
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Can you buy any singles/albums or videos through SPLASH? |
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Unfortunately we are unable to sell any videos or singles through the fan club; the best place to try and track them down is at second hand shops and record fairs, but some of the earlier singles and the limited editions can be very difficult to find. |
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Can you still buy the bonus CD's - Cloak & Dagger and End Of Part One, Their Greatest Hits... And Things? |
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No, unfortunately they were limited editions and were only available for a short time. Again if you try record fairs or second hand shops you may be able to obtain a copy. |
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How do we find out where and when the band will be touring? |
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As soon as we know any confirmed information we include it in the newsletters and on the phoneline. Unfortunately, we are rarely able to give advance notice of concert dates, as usually a Radio Station is given the exclusive right to announce the tour dates in return for promoting the tour. It’s very hard for us but we do try to let you know as quickly as possible. |
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How much does it cost to call the phoneline? |
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The Wets phoneline, 0891 345 070 keeps you informed on all the latest information on the band. Charges are 39p cheap rate and 49p at all other times. Please ask permission before calling, if you live at home. (The phoneline is only available to those who live in the U.K) |
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Why can't members of SPLASH get back-stage passes? |
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Backstage passes are usually only given to family, friends, crew and favoured suppliers. We receive hundreds & hundreds of requests from fans to meet the band and it wouldn’t be possible to comply with all of them, therefore we try to maintain a strict policy which is fair to everyone. |
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What do the band do when they are not touring? |
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They are often working even when they’re not in the public eye as they are always writing new material and undertaking promotional trips abroad, but any spare time they get they like to spend at home as they miss their friends and families so much when they’re "on the road". |
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What videos are still available? |
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The Wet Wet Wet videos that are
available to buy are;
You should be able to order any of the above from any good record store. |
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Is Marti going solo to take up a career in musicals? |
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No, please disregard any rumours that you have read regarding the future of the band, they are very happy together and have no intention of splitting up. Marti has been approached to take part in other projects, but his commitment to Wet Wet Wet is such that he’s turned them all down as he is too busy. |
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Is there going to be a WetWetWet 1998 calendar? |
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There are no plans as yet, but fingers crossed! |
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Is Graeme Duffin a member of WetWetWet? |
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Graeme became involved with Wet Wet Wet in the early days as a session guitarist - he’s a well known jazz guitarist - and has proved so invaluable to the band that they haven’t let him go. He’s now involved in practically all aspects of their work, from playing live to recording and producing, but he is rather shy & doesn’t like doing interviews! |
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Do the band ever personally reply to fan mail? |
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It has been known, but nowadays due to their hectic work schedule they are unable to reply to as many letters as they would like. |
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What was the first gig you ever went to? |
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The first band that Graeme Clark ever saw was the Ramones at the Glasgow Apollo, and Tommy went to see The Shadows at the same venue. The first band that Neil saw was Madness, and Marti went to see David Bowie, an eclectic mix! |
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What is the favourite gig they have ever played? |
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Everyone agrees that one of the best live moments for Wet Wet Wet was when they played The Royal Albert Hall with the Wren Orchestra in 1992, in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre. |
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How do the fans buy merchandise? |
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On joining Splash, included in your Welcome pack is a copy of the up to date merchandise list. If you would like to buy anything, just send your order with a Cheque or Postal Order made out to Precious Objects to us at the usual address and we will forward your goods to you.(It takes 28 days to process merchandise orders, so please be patient!) |
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