Tom Dunne: The Ian Brown horror show and the folly of backing-track karaoke

The Stone Roses singer has been getting deserved stick this week after dodgy footage emerged from a solo gig

Ian Brown has been getting stick for performing badly with a backing track. Picture: Collins Photos

“Tonight Matthew, I’m going to be Ian Brown,” said the man in the 90s top. “Uncle John isn’t handling the divorce well,” we thought collectively eyeing his clothes and hair.

 “A head that’s worn out two bodies,” said one cruelly. “Go on, Uncle John, show us what you’ve got.”