Hi Guys,
I
have been a fan of yours since about 1985 (16 yrs of age onwards)
and first saw you at the Finsbury Park 10th Anniversary Tea Party
(the Phantasmagoria line up). What a gig that was. The band even signed
my programme that I have intact to this day.
Since then I have seen you live countless times (mainly in my home
town of Brighton) and I have to say guys, you really are bloody good
still. Dave is in shape and sings as good as ever, the Captain (whom
I have spoken to at the bar) plays the geetar like a true legend and
the new teamsters are a worthy addition, what with Monty's beautiful
keyboard arrangements (takes me back to Curtain Call stylee and Trojans),
Stu's chugging bass and Pinch's banging drums.
When you spoke about the old days of punk and asking for some civility
I totally understand. I don't think it is an age thing even. It is
about respect, you pay money to hear the music you grew up to and
love, not to spit or throw bottles at the band. I never got the punk
violence, I love the music and the clothes/image, but not the mindless
acts of individuals.
Anyway, the recent gig was great as always. Met the Captains son,
good lad. Hearing songs like Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde live
was a dream come true. I never thought I would ever hear that, or
Jet Boy Jet Girl. All I need to hear next time is Silly Kids
Games off The Black Album, Gun Fury and The Dog off Strawberries and
I would have died and gone to heaven.
Well done chaps, you've still got it and christ you were and are so
much better than the Pistols.
Keep on Truckin.
Dave
Smashing gig as always guys. Marvellous to hear songs played that
I've only heard on albums before. Dave looked slightly more annoyed
with Cap than usual but I expect it was all part of the show. Anyhow,
here is my poem:
Captain
please mate,
Dye your hair,
You won't look like a lady.
'Cos if you don't,
you'll get mistook
for fucking Paul O'Grady!
(I
would suggest Directions Daffodil Yellow).
Vote
Blah!
Cheers
Anon
(Paul
O'Grady photo for those of you who aren't familiar - A.)