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Just in case anyone is interested and has become a new Tom Petty fan.
When I was at the Tom Petty Hyde Park concert last Sunday (9th July) I was surprised how many youngsters were there (bearing in mind I'm the same age as the band members!).
I overheard one couple (in their 20s I reckoned) saying it was the first time they'd ever seen them and they'd only come because they loved Petty's 'Free Falling' it is sort of addictive if you love joining in - they only knew the song after hearing it TV's The Voice a few years ago - apparently, some contestant had sung it, which led them to the original version by Petty.
Well, if you're wondering how they have survived for 40 years (almost intact, bar Howie Epstein who died too young, and Stan Lynch - fabulous drummer, but just too temperamental for his or anyone's good) and what they were like when they were in their late 20s, this is a good intro from New Year's Eve 1978.
I watched it again last night for the first time in ages, and you realise watching it this group could do only one thing: last forever!
If you have an hour to spare...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnS8577gBNc
When I was at the Tom Petty Hyde Park concert last Sunday (9th July) I was surprised how many youngsters were there (bearing in mind I'm the same age as the band members!).
I overheard one couple (in their 20s I reckoned) saying it was the first time they'd ever seen them and they'd only come because they loved Petty's 'Free Falling' it is sort of addictive if you love joining in - they only knew the song after hearing it TV's The Voice a few years ago - apparently, some contestant had sung it, which led them to the original version by Petty.
Well, if you're wondering how they have survived for 40 years (almost intact, bar Howie Epstein who died too young, and Stan Lynch - fabulous drummer, but just too temperamental for his or anyone's good) and what they were like when they were in their late 20s, this is a good intro from New Year's Eve 1978.
I watched it again last night for the first time in ages, and you realise watching it this group could do only one thing: last forever!
If you have an hour to spare...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnS8577gBNc
Manic Street Preachers as 2nd or 3rd support for Carter at Notts Poly, early 90's. Thought they were some uni band who blagged their way onto the bill by knowing someone, they were awful.
Next week, cover of NME.
Muse at Rock City, first album was out but it was a lot smaller than seeing them at the 02.
Foos were never small but managed to catch them at Reading, packed into the 2nd stage for the first uk gig. green Day on the same bill on the main stage playing to almost no-one in the afternoon.
Next week, cover of NME.
Muse at Rock City, first album was out but it was a lot smaller than seeing them at the 02.
Foos were never small but managed to catch them at Reading, packed into the 2nd stage for the first uk gig. green Day on the same bill on the main stage playing to almost no-one in the afternoon.
Green Day, at Top Spot Snooker Club, in Huddersfield, first time in the U.K. Must have been maybe 40 people there.
In a more metal vein, Paradise Lost in Bradford's Queens Hall cellar bar, supporting Carcass and Bolt Thrower, another well attended gig, I think there were more band members and hangers on than audience.
Cradle Of Filth in the cellar bar of Liverpool's Royal Court theatre, supporting someone forgettable and Anathema, after complaining about the lack of a full length mirror in the changing room. Again, less than fifty in...
In a more metal vein, Paradise Lost in Bradford's Queens Hall cellar bar, supporting Carcass and Bolt Thrower, another well attended gig, I think there were more band members and hangers on than audience.
Cradle Of Filth in the cellar bar of Liverpool's Royal Court theatre, supporting someone forgettable and Anathema, after complaining about the lack of a full length mirror in the changing room. Again, less than fifty in...
gazza285 said:
In a more metal vein, Paradise Lost in Bradford's Queens Hall cellar bar, supporting Carcass and Bolt Thrower, another well attended gig, I think there were more band members and hangers on than audience.
Cradle Of Filth in the cellar bar of Liverpool's Royal Court theatre, supporting someone forgettable and Anathema, after complaining about the lack of a full length mirror in the changing room. Again, less than fifty in...
We were probably stood next to each other at the CoF gig!! I spent a good chunk of my late teens/early 20's in the underground bar at the Royal Court. I still have a "**** Your God" tour top and "Total ****ing Darkness" cassette from that time. :-)Cradle Of Filth in the cellar bar of Liverpool's Royal Court theatre, supporting someone forgettable and Anathema, after complaining about the lack of a full length mirror in the changing room. Again, less than fifty in...
amongst many others, I saw Fear Factory & Sepultura at the RC, Paradise Lost at LJM (I think) student uni, and RATM, Life Of Agony and Korn at Krazyhouse. Machine Head was in there at some point along the way.
It's been a while so it's all a bit fuzzy.
pitchfork said:
gazza285 said:
In a more metal vein, Paradise Lost in Bradford's Queens Hall cellar bar, supporting Carcass and Bolt Thrower, another well attended gig, I think there were more band members and hangers on than audience.
Cradle Of Filth in the cellar bar of Liverpool's Royal Court theatre, supporting someone forgettable and Anathema, after complaining about the lack of a full length mirror in the changing room. Again, less than fifty in...
We were probably stood next to each other at the CoF gig!! I spent a good chunk of my late teens/early 20's in the underground bar at the Royal Court. I still have a "**** Your God" tour top and "Total ****ing Darkness" cassette from that time. :-)Cradle Of Filth in the cellar bar of Liverpool's Royal Court theatre, supporting someone forgettable and Anathema, after complaining about the lack of a full length mirror in the changing room. Again, less than fifty in...
amongst many others, I saw Fear Factory & Sepultura at the RC, Paradise Lost at LJM (I think) student uni, and RATM, Life Of Agony and Korn at Krazyhouse. Machine Head was in there at some point along the way.
It's been a while so it's all a bit fuzzy.
Must have been the summer of 95/96ish? I was on holiday in Frederikshavn in Denmark and decided to go to the local grøn koncert (green concert - named after the sponsors tuborg's green bottles). All the acts were pretty forgettable, except one which was so awful it stuck in my mind.
Yep, I was at one of Aqua's early gigs before they became globally famous with 'I'm a barbie girl'.
Yep, I was at one of Aqua's early gigs before they became globally famous with 'I'm a barbie girl'.
dandarez said:
Just in case anyone is interested and has become a new Tom Petty fan.
When I was at the Tom Petty Hyde Park concert last Sunday (9th July) I was surprised how many youngsters were there (bearing in mind I'm the same age as the band members!).
I overheard one couple (in their 20s I reckoned) saying it was the first time they'd ever seen them and they'd only come because they loved Petty's 'Free Falling' it is sort of addictive if you love joining in - they only knew the song after hearing it TV's The Voice a few years ago - apparently, some contestant had sung it, which led them to the original version by Petty.
Well, if you're wondering how they have survived for 40 years (almost intact, bar Howie Epstein who died too young, and Stan Lynch - fabulous drummer, but just too temperamental for his or anyone's good) and what they were like when they were in their late 20s, this is a good intro from New Year's Eve 1978.
I watched it again last night for the first time in ages, and you realise watching it this group could do only one thing: last forever!
If you have an hour to spare...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnS8577gBNc
Breakdown has got to be one of the most infectious tracks ever, pure class!When I was at the Tom Petty Hyde Park concert last Sunday (9th July) I was surprised how many youngsters were there (bearing in mind I'm the same age as the band members!).
I overheard one couple (in their 20s I reckoned) saying it was the first time they'd ever seen them and they'd only come because they loved Petty's 'Free Falling' it is sort of addictive if you love joining in - they only knew the song after hearing it TV's The Voice a few years ago - apparently, some contestant had sung it, which led them to the original version by Petty.
Well, if you're wondering how they have survived for 40 years (almost intact, bar Howie Epstein who died too young, and Stan Lynch - fabulous drummer, but just too temperamental for his or anyone's good) and what they were like when they were in their late 20s, this is a good intro from New Year's Eve 1978.
I watched it again last night for the first time in ages, and you realise watching it this group could do only one thing: last forever!
If you have an hour to spare...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnS8577gBNc
I remember popping in to the Marquee Club in Oxford Street sometime in 1976 or 1977 to meet some people for a drink. There was a ROCKING and LOUD unknown band on stage. Rangy and thin shirtless bare chested singer SCREAMING his nuts off.
And the lead guitarist - WHAT??? A scrawny little kid in shorts bouncing around the small stage tearing a new asshole out of a cherry red Gibson SG - Chuck Berry meets Robert J Oppenheimer.
But WTF is he wearing? A school uniform? A school cap? And an old leather satchel around his shoulder?
Jesus - turn it DOWN I'm trying to talk.
:-)
Certainly one to remember!
And the lead guitarist - WHAT??? A scrawny little kid in shorts bouncing around the small stage tearing a new asshole out of a cherry red Gibson SG - Chuck Berry meets Robert J Oppenheimer.
But WTF is he wearing? A school uniform? A school cap? And an old leather satchel around his shoulder?
Jesus - turn it DOWN I'm trying to talk.
:-)
Certainly one to remember!
Edited by audidoody on Sunday 23 July 10:50
XJSJohn said:
audidoody said:
Dire Straits at the Hope & Anchor in Islington around 1977 ("effin 'ell - that guitarist is AMAZING!')
Ahh the "Hopeless w
ker", saw loads of bands there over the years. For another venue, "The Joiners Arms" In Southampton,
Saw Chumbawamba there about 1991, and Cornershop (half way through their set they were told that "Brimfull of Asha" had reached number one in the Indi Charts, the band bought everyone a drink .... (all 15 or so of us!!!
)audidoody said:
I remember popping in to the Marquee Club in Oxford Street sometime in 1976 or 1977 to meet some people for a drink. There was a ROCKING and LOUD unknown band on stage. Rangy and thin shirtless bare chested singer SCREAMING his nuts off.
And the lead guitarist - WHAT??? A scrawny little kid in shorts bouncing around the small stage tearing a new asshole out of a cherry red Gibson SG - Chuck Berry meets Robert J Oppenheimer.
But WTF is he wearing? A school uniform? A school cap? And an old leather satchel around his shoulder?
Jesus - turn it DOWN I'm trying to talk.
:-)
Certainly one to remember!
Is the name of the band hidden in this post somewhere or are you wanting us to guess lol?And the lead guitarist - WHAT??? A scrawny little kid in shorts bouncing around the small stage tearing a new asshole out of a cherry red Gibson SG - Chuck Berry meets Robert J Oppenheimer.
But WTF is he wearing? A school uniform? A school cap? And an old leather satchel around his shoulder?
Jesus - turn it DOWN I'm trying to talk.
:-)
Certainly one to remember!
Edited by audidoody on Sunday 23 July 10:50
K50 DEL said:
audidoody said:
I remember popping in to the Marquee Club in Oxford Street sometime in 1976 or 1977 to meet some people for a drink. There was a ROCKING and LOUD unknown band on stage. Rangy and thin shirtless bare chested singer SCREAMING his nuts off.
And the lead guitarist - WHAT??? A scrawny little kid in shorts bouncing around the small stage tearing a new asshole out of a cherry red Gibson SG - Chuck Berry meets Robert J Oppenheimer.
But WTF is he wearing? A school uniform? A school cap? And an old leather satchel around his shoulder?
Jesus - turn it DOWN I'm trying to talk.
:-)
Certainly one to remember!
Is the name of the band hidden in this post somewhere or are you wanting us to guess lol?And the lead guitarist - WHAT??? A scrawny little kid in shorts bouncing around the small stage tearing a new asshole out of a cherry red Gibson SG - Chuck Berry meets Robert J Oppenheimer.
But WTF is he wearing? A school uniform? A school cap? And an old leather satchel around his shoulder?
Jesus - turn it DOWN I'm trying to talk.
:-)
Certainly one to remember!
Edited by audidoody on Sunday 23 July 10:50
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