 In September 2001, the four ex-Gurus (Faulkner, Grossman, Kingsmill & Shepherd) performed as The Moops (later called Persian Rugs).At Homebake 2001, (8 December) both Hoodoo Gurus and Persian Rugs performed separate sets.Just after Persian Rugs recorded a five-track EP "Mr. Tripper" (June, 2002), Grossman left, they recruited bassist Kendall James (ex Thurston Howlers, Crusaders) and recorded an album "Turkish Delight" (August, 2003).