It has recently been revealed that the ageing and overweight pub singer," Ray the Dust", has been cheating his public by Lip Syncing during his albeit recent brief appearances at the mic.
It has long been rumoured that "the Dusts" rapid decline has been provoked by his increasing reliance on strong alcohol and stimulants . These rumours, linked with the increasing bad influence received from his constant companion, Pepe Le Puke, a fellow overweight and diminutive refuse collector, are a further indication that the former halcyon days of "the Dusts" long career at the mic are over.
The ex king of the seedy Karaoke bar circuit, and Regular Benidorm favourite, has constantly tried to extend his fast fading career by grabbing the mic and performing songs that he claims not to know. This therefore enabling him to claim that the poor performance is not down to his inferior delivery, but due to not knowing the words of the song !!.
However, those who have witnessed recent renditions of his favourite croon "Mustang Sally" will know that "the Dust" has not been able to hit the mark even when suitable stimulated by alcohol or other nefarious substances. It is also thought that recent experiments with hair colouring and thick gluttonous hair gel, are as a result of his wish to evoke memories of his tussle haired Teddy Boy youth, and revitalise his fading larynx.
Evidence for the "Lip Syncing" outrage has been provided by a popular North West London hostelry, who were unfortunate enough to allow the overweight warbler to perform at their last open mike evening. The event was recorded by the publican, who has now approached the committee of the "Duck Flat Cap Society" with the dramatic evidence of the Dusts subterfuge.
After a special viewing of the evidence before committee members "Chelsea Duck" Ex Military hard man "Basher Hurley" and honorary Chairman "Driver Chard of El Hadj Douiff " it has been unanimously agreed that "The Duck" was Lip Syncing throughout the performance, and indeed on closer examination it appears that the song being Lip Synced was not Mustang Sally, but "my old man was a dustman"!!. This undoubtedly leading to his subsequent early dismissal from the competition.
It is not yet known what repurcussions this henious event will have on the continuing career of the portly "Ray the Dust" but we can rest assured that we will no longer have our ears offended whilst reaxing with a pint at the Duck.
R.I.P JOHN CHARD 1933 - 2020