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[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
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