“I went to RIshIkesh back In May”

Weller on his Fabs pilgrimage to India

“I went to rishikesh back in may to see the ashram. i’ve always wanted to go there, because of the fabs connection. there’s a shot of John and Paul playing acoustic guitars on the steps of their bungalows. i had my photo taken there, too. that was a moment! we also went to varanassi in northern india. my wife booked that for us. we only went for a week. it was amazing, man. i’ve never seen so many people. Just wall-to-wall people, cows, tuk-tuks, bikes, cars. it’s a real assault on your senses. Colours, smells, all of it.

“i haven’t bought the reissue of the ‘white Album’ yet. i’m happy with the original. that’s the one i’ve always known and loved and it can’t get any better for me. it’s fine as it is, thanks. having said that, i want to hear the esher demos – especially songs like ‘Child of nature’.”