George Ashton
George Ashton joined The Miracle Scissors with virtually no musical experience (and some would say no talent). His first role was as keyboard/drum programmer but he later progressed to bass guitarist when he borrwed a bass guitar from his cousin who, in turn, had borrowed it from his mate. The Miracle Scissors was his first serious musical project. George made many valuable contributions to the band but will probably be remembered most not for his bass playing, but for losing the tape that contained the only copy in existence of 'Did I reach you' , the haunting finale recorded at Far Out Studios in September 1993 when the band split for the first time. George also contributed lyrically to the band, he was responsible for penning such classics as 'DIY dream', 'Blues for brother Joe', and 'Summer Days' which he co-wrote with Chris, and adding some spice to the extended version of Flying Carpet. Some occasionally questioned George's motives for being in the band, he was often a bit too eager to pack up for the night and drive to the Bilash for the traditional after jamming session curry. Those that did suggest that food was more important to George than music were sorely mistaken though and regarded as fools by most of the band's genuine fans. Nowadays, George is a keen gardener and rarely talks about his Scissor days, but when he does even he has to admit that the last line of Summer Days, 'Miracle Days are never through', holds true, once a Scissor, always a Scissor.