Kermie, as he is more affectionately known, admits to having an unusual music taste ranging from Country to Hip-Hop.

And despite his uncanny resemblance to Bobby Gillespie, there's not a Primal Scream tune in sight...

My Top Ten

1. Death On the Stairs - Libertines - Probably my favourite song from the first album back in the good old days before Pete Doherty became the tabloids' poster boy. This is what could have been, had they kept it together.

2. Powderfinger - Neil Young - Picking a song from Neil Young was difficult. It could have been one from about 50. My favourite version of this particular track is on Weld, the double live album. Even now in his 60s, Young is still one of the most influential men in music. PS, I like him more than Dylan.

3. To Be Young Is To Be Sad Is To Be High - Ryan Adams - The face of alt-country-folk-whatever, Ryan Adams is a prolific song writer with three albums out in a year at a point. This is the first track from Heartbreaker and the good side of Ryan Adams' topsy-turvy career.

4. Sliver - Nirvana - Kurt Cobain's tale of being babysat by his granny. He endures such woes as falling asleep, watching TV and having ice-cream. Pretty much pop song perfection.

5. Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones - Classic Stones. I think it needs more cowbell though.

6. Straight Outta Compton - NWA - One of the first Hip-Hop albums I owned. If you don't have it, it's a mistake. I also live the song due to a friend's constant rapping along. Yes you, Dillso.

7. Gigantic -The Pixies - No Pixies, No Nirvana. Well that's my opinion. Lords of the quiet/loud song. This tune, sung by bassist Kim Deal seems quite melodic and quiet, come the chorus though, you'll dissolve like a bath bomb.

8. Return Of The Grievous Angel - Gram Parsons - The man who would have made Country cool but he died in the Joshua Tree Motel in 1973 aged 26. This song is from his last album and is an amazing tune from another hit and miss artist.

9. There Is A Light - The Smiths - If you don't like The Smiths, you shouldn't be allowed to listen to music. This, again, was tough to pick from the many songs I could have. The most unique voice and the biggest voice in the business, Morrissey is at his best on this.

10. Little Red Book - Love - I'm not sure how this one sneaked into my Top 10. It's a great song though. Originally written by Burt Bacarach, it is covered here by Arthur Lee and his lot. Little Red Book always makes me want to dance, which is rare to see unless it's 20 minutes to closing time on a Friday or Saturday night...

How do your Top 10 songs compare? Send your Top 10 to lorna.mckay@jpress.co.uk Those chosen for publication will receive a £10 HMV voucher