WhistleHappy Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 29/03/2020 at 15:37, BigTone said: Seen them twice. First time they supported Mott the Hoople. Second time was in Adelaide when Night at the Opera was doing the rounds. Have to say I was very disappointed. Dont tell me the Mott the Hoople gig was at Colston Hall? If so that night was one heck of a **** up for my mate and me, when the 'bunch of students' band warm up support was on we buggered off to the bar for a couple of pints while waiting for Mott … Argghhh few months later the ' unknown Queen students' turned into supergroup and the rest was history... Mott were great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 7 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: Dont tell me the Mott the Hoople gig was at Colston Hall? If so that night was one heck of a **** up for my mate and me, when the 'bunch of students' band warm up support was on we buggered off to the bar for a couple of pints while waiting for Mott … Argghhh few months later the ' unknown Queen students' turned into supergroup and the rest was history... Mott were great though. That was the one. Second time was at the Apollo Stadium in Adelaide when Bo Rap was doing the rounds. Again was very disappointed with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, BigTone said: That was the one You could've joined us for a pint, rather than watching those nomark posh studenty types... Headliners were pretty bloody good though eh? Rock and roll away the bigtone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki's soulmate Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 On 29/03/2020 at 09:41, One Team In Keynsham said: Queen should be put as post #1 in the "vastly overrated, they were F-ing awful" thread. Dreadful band IMHO. Did nothing for me either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Just noticed this thread. Nice one AppyDaze ! The ultimate crescendo, by the ulitmate band !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Not often heard this track, by "Their Majesties" - The Who. Rog plays John McVicar in the film. Doesn't do a bad job either ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 The Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 44 minutes ago, Nicki's soulmate said: Did nothing for me either Nor me.........I wouldn’t call them dreadful tho. Just not my taste in music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 The "Dan" R.I.P. Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: The Floyd Huge for a very good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Robbored said: Nor me.........I wouldn’t call them dreadful tho. Just not my taste in music. Spot on @RobboredIt's all about taste and to call something dreadful because it isn't the type of music you like is just plain stupid. The voice of reason, Robbo . Top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 And the final one from me. One now from each of my 5 favourite bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 4 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: The "Dan" R.I.P. Walter Saw them in concert (minus Walter of course) and they were brilliant. The title track of this album is my second favourite song of all time. Did you know they were not keen on the cover of this album, but were over ruled by the record company. I bought this album via one of the mail order providers (Britannia?), (1 album per month type contract). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Saw them in concert (minus Walter of course) and they were brilliant. The title track of this album is my second favourite song of all time. Did you know they were not keen on the cover of this album, but were over ruled by the record company. I bought this album via one of the mail order providers (Britannia?), (1 album per month type contract). Was that at the O2 ? (October 2017). Had to be there, thinking this might be the last time they tour the U.K., just weeks after Walter's death. God Bless Walter. Hope Donald and the rest of the band keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 22 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: Was that at the O2 ? (October 2017). Had to be there, thinking this might be the last time they tour the U.K., just weeks after Walter's death. God Bless Walter. Hope Donald and the rest of the band keep going. No it was the NEC in Birmingham last February last year, Steve Winwood was their support and joined them for a couple of tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 41 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: No it was the NEC in Birmingham last February last year, Steve Winwood was their support and joined them for a couple of tracks. Another legend ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Here are a couple of bands that could go in either thread when talking about size or missing out. I think it’s down to regions and how you determine their success, but Arcade Fire and Flaming Lips Both had a lot of success, but perhaps a bit too quirky to be massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 7 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Here are a couple of bands that could go in either thread when talking about size or missing out. I think it’s down to regions and how you determine their success, but Arcade Fire and Flaming Lips Both had a lot of success, but perhaps a bit too quirky to be massive. I`ve never quite `got` Flaming Lips. RadMac play them a lot (great friends of the show and always good for an interview) but I`ve not really been taken with them TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Massive in their field and rightly deserving of their success: System Of A Down Loud, crazy, fast, different (at the time) and chop suey I love them , a great endorsement. 5 great albums to their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Massive in their field and rightly deserving of their success: System Of A Down Loud, crazy, fast, different (at the time) and chop suey I love them , a great endorsement. 5 great albums to their name. I think you would also like Eighties Matchbox B Line Disaster, their debut album Horse of the Dog was just raw power. Especially Psychosis Safari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I think you would also like Eighties Matchbox B Line Disaster, their debut album Horse of the Dog was just raw power. Especially Psychosis Safari I'll check it tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Another band who massive for a period and crossed lots of genres were Talking Heads. There are lots of songs I think people will know of course, and they were one of the great innovative bands when it came to videos. The stuff David Byrne has done on his own is good too. If I was going to recommend one album it would probably be Remain in Light, incredible songs with stunning production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 9 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Here are a couple of bands that could go in either thread when talking about size or missing out. I think it’s down to regions and how you determine their success, but Arcade Fire and Flaming Lips Both had a lot of success, but perhaps a bit too quirky to be massive. Have seen Arcade Fire twice: both were excellent gigs. Strong back catalogue too. Good shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 On 30/03/2020 at 21:05, Lanterne Rouge said: The records sometimes can`t quite capture the energy of the live performance. The Pet Shop Boys are a good example, the records are `nice` enough but live - wow! Also Carter USM. I loved the records but seeing them live just blew me away - so much raw energy and power it was frightening. Saw Carter three times back in their day, Plymouth, Exeter and Glastonbury, from where I still have one of the hundreds of foam balls with their logo on (still faintly visible) they threw into the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, Porto Red said: Saw Carter three times back in their day, Plymouth, Exeter and Glastonbury, from where I still have one of the hundreds of foam balls with their logo on (still faintly visible) they threw into the crowd. Jim Bob played an acoustic set at Shiiine last November: did 30 Something in its entirety, and then a few others thrown in: he was excellent. Very good showman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Massive for a reason, folks. It's called music. And yet still some people insist that they were "dreadful" .. Look. if musicianship, and all that technical stuff goes way over your head then fine by me... but they were in no way dire or shit. Rant over. New Queen vid coming tomorrow, corona virus permitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 The bass/ drums combo of a shite band appartently.. if this is shite, gimme more shite, as I happen to LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 I remember going to see Dire Straits in about 1978 and thinking they were pretty average and that I couldn`t see them making it that big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I remember going to see Dire Straits in about 1978 and thinking they were pretty average and that I couldn`t see them making it that big! Never did see them in the early days, or the later days either. The thing that sticks in my mind is seeing them on the tv programme Revolver. Revolver, now that was a fantastic programme. i've seen some of it back on Youtube and it takes me right back to being 16, 17. Some amazing stuff was on that show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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