22 JUNE 2002, Page 31

Rock-free zone

From Mr C.D.C. Armstrong Sir: Andrew Gimson (`Germany isn't working', 8 June) seems dismayed that Germany has 'no rock music whatever'. Is this not one reason for admiring, not despising. the Germans?

Colin Armstrong

Belfast, Northern Ireland

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