[from an article on stars' brands; note: i do not forward this for commercial purposes; rather, i am appalled, shocked, horrified, etc.]

Bill Wyman is best-known for being the Rolling Stones' bassist from 1962-93. But since leaving the ageing rockers, he has developed an interest in a different set of relics. 

He is helping amateur archaeologists by bringing out a metal detector that he says is lightweight and easy to use but still delivers "serious treasure finding performance". 

Wyman boasts that he has uncovered a Roman homestead, the site of a Medieval lamb fair, 14th Century gold coins and blades dating back 3,000 years. 

"Metal-detecting is not just for anoraks or eccentrics - it's probably the best and the most enjoyable way of learning about our history," he says. The device - which features his signature on the control box and search head - costs £125.

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6614755.stm