"I'll tip my hat to the new constitution, take a bow to the new revolution"
What a band! Sadly, I failed to get a ticket, sold out, dammit, for the gig that became the "Live at Leeds" album in 1970. I bought the album though. In those days, I associated more with rockers than mods. (max won't understand that) Although the Who became Mod icons, I think they were rockers on scooters.
Now let me see.... what bands did Scotland produce... the Bay City Rollers?
Okay. My conscience won't let me get away with that. As a penance, it requires me to confess that one of the best and most menacing rock bands ever came out of Scotland.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. I had the privilege of getting thoroughly pissed with them in Oxford, in 1974? or 1975, one or the other. And yes, I couldn't keep up the pace, I think I was left for dead somewhere along the way, puking my guts out. But what a night! Nobody, but NOBODY would make the mistake of thinking the SAHB were a bunch of effete musicians.... Give them a wrong look and your world would implode. Menace personified.
S. My mate saw the BCRs around 1969 and they were the best 'bubblegum' band in Edinburgh. Several years (and 35 members)later it was a dreadful bunch of neds making a horrendous noise. Girlies loved it!
I am not that keen on Alex Harvey. It should suit me but something just aint not right mate. Maybe it is because they are from Glasgow.....
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A bit before your time, but take it from me, their music was proper indeed. :)
I mean I THINK they were around when you were a bit too wee to actually remember. After all, you can still ride a bicycle. :)
Or wheel one...
"I'll tip my hat to the new constitution,
take a bow to the new revolution"
What a band!
Sadly, I failed to get a ticket, sold out, dammit, for the gig that became the "Live at Leeds" album in 1970.
I bought the album though.
In those days, I associated more with rockers than mods. (max won't understand that) Although the Who became Mod icons, I think they were rockers on scooters.
Now let me see.... what bands did Scotland produce... the Bay City Rollers?
Okay. My conscience won't let me get away with that. As a penance, it requires me to confess that one of the best and most menacing rock bands ever came out of Scotland.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. I had the privilege of getting thoroughly pissed with them in Oxford, in 1974? or 1975, one or the other. And yes, I couldn't keep up the pace, I think I was left for dead somewhere along the way, puking my guts out. But what a night!
Nobody, but NOBODY would make the mistake of thinking the SAHB were a bunch of effete musicians....
Give them a wrong look and your world would implode. Menace personified.
Max, you are well aware I am now 24.
S. My mate saw the BCRs around 1969 and they were the best 'bubblegum' band in Edinburgh. Several years (and 35 members)later it was a dreadful bunch of neds making a horrendous noise.
Girlies loved it!
I am not that keen on Alex Harvey. It should suit me but something just aint not right mate. Maybe it is because they are from Glasgow.....
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