A trio of former Deptford market traders are hoping to hit the charts with a homage to a Hollywood hero from Sydenham.

Men with Ven, whose sound has been described as Chas n Dave having sex with Kraftwerk, were inspired to record the song Jason Statham after conducting ‘an informal survey’ into who was the greatest British actor of the last 50 years on a boozy night out at the Bird’s Nest.

Band member David Barratt said: “We were pleased and surprised that the most popular choice that evening was the king of market-stall and martial arts - Jason Statham.”
Not convinced, they conducted more research.

David said: “In all, after getting over 350 responses, he found that Statham was more popular than Michael Caine , Sean Connery and Sir Laurence Olivier put together.”

Having recorded the song, Men with Ven are now keen to get acknowledgement from the man himself.

Their plans to grab his attention include flashmobs and look-a-likes.

Jason Statham is out June 1. Follow the band at menwithven.biz