We've got a clutch of news bits relating to Nick Mason, revolving, of course, around his latest book "Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd", and concerning interviews and another translation of the book.

In the latest issue of the UK's Classic Rock Magazine (May 2005), Pink Floyd's Nick Mason is rated at number 42 in their poll of "The 50 Greatest Drummers In Rock".

They call his "defining moment" his performance on Summer '68, from the Atom Heart Mother album. They mention his "rather understated and unfussy approach [which] perfectly suited all incarnations of the band."

We've recently reported tales of Nick Mason's appearances in the US, promoting his great new book "Inside Out - A Personal History Of Pink Floyd". With thanks to Devon Cioffi, we can now bring you detail on the final appearance - Bookends in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

There's at least one thing still to look out for in the US, as a result of Nick Mason's appearances there to promote his great book "Inside Out - A Personal History Of Pink Floyd".

For those of you who live in or near New York City, make sure you keep checking on television station NY1 this week. At some point (and we don't yet know exactly when) an interview with Nick, conducted by Jay Lieberman, will be broadcast.