In the late 1970s producer, DJ and music guru Charlie Gillett had the chance to offer two bands their big break; but only one of them would go on to sell millions of records, tour the world and achieve mega-stardom under the name Dire Straits. Unfortunately for Detling guitarist Dave Blosse, he was in the other one.

Three decades on, the Kent Messenger reveals the hidden story of a life on the road that's seen more gigs - and pints of lager - than Mark Knopfler could shake his Fender Stratocaster at.

But it's not all been a life of pub-rock obscurity; as Blosse says: "I’ve had a cup of tea at Bob Harris’s house."

See this week's Kent Messenger for full interview