Rachel Fuller

I've no clue why, but I am captivated by the VH1 reality show *Kept*. This is quite odd because if you knew me, you'd know I literally never watch TV. Never. Be that as it may, on the show several *younger men* are vying to become *older woman* Jerry Hall's (model/Mick Jagger's ex-wife) *kept man*. The winner receives (I believe) a year cavorting about as Jerry's escort, accompanying her to celebrity parties/social events, along with a hefty amount of cash. Listed as a competitive reality show, week after week contenders are put through Jerry's paces and one-by-one eliminated. Perhaps it's falling into her *Mrs Robinson* age bracket that has me hooked, or maybe it's the fascination of watching men 1/2 her age swim the Thames and attempt to throw dinner parties to win her attentions. In any case, the show's a hoot.

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/kept/series.jhtml

Part of what makes the watch so interesting is that Jerry's band of friends are helping her to chose the final lucky bloke (how British of me :P). In the last episode one of them, a Rachel Fuller, performed a live stint at what looked like a London pub's open mic. Rachel is reported to be Pete Townsend's (The Who) partner. I'd never heard of her before and listening to her performance at the pub, was impressed by her vocals. Comparable to Sarah Mclaughlin or Tori Amos, I consequently scouted down her debut CD. I liked it. I liked it alot. A classically trained musician, Fuller's works have been recorded by the London Chamber Orchestra. She is also credited with the arrangements on Townsend's Lifehouse project. Needless to say, her arrangements are lush and her vocals sweetly ethereal. If you're interested, treat yourself to a listen.

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