5. Mission of Burma broke up in 1983 because Roger blasted himself in the ears with a shotgun .

False, but there was a rumour (heard in Connecticut, '86) which stemmed from the "shotgun ear protectors" he wore towards the end of the band.


6. The two guitar effects used by Roger in Burma were the "Vacu-Fuzz" (a hyperactive Big Muff) and the "Vacu-Trem" (a steroidal tremelo), both designed and executed by Lou Giordano.

True. Lou is an engineer/producer who has since worked with the likes of Volcano Suns, Christmas, Bob Mould and Live. Later modifications to the "Vacu-Trem" were made by Bob Weston.






7. Rykodisc has released the entire Ace of Hearts, Burma catalogue, complete with original artwork, which recieved rave reviews from Billboard, Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone.

True, but the mainstream press raves were certainly not expected.





8. Roger once saw a band from Detroit, later to become a famous band, who in 1966 covered almost the entire first Hendrix album.


True, and that band was the MC-5.