These are mates of mine playing their first gig back in the mists of time after booting me out and getting a new singer (Bastards!!).
Might have had something to do with the fact l couldn't sing, but l certainly looked the part at the time. Two of the people in this photo latter went on to be high ranking policemen.
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I will usually bow down with respect to all things Bob Dylan related, including his usual sartorial elegance, but even at the height of his coolness, he couldn't make this outfit work.
There's a lot to unpick from this old map, and I've highlighted some parts of it for your delight. Enjoy.
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Amongst other things, l am currently reading the hardback book that came with The Waterboys 1985 6 cd boxset, which focuses on the making of their 'This is the Sea' album. I've said it before and l will say it again, between 'A Pagan Place' and Fisherman's Blues', they were one of the best live and studio bands in the world, if not the best, and l for one certainly loved them.
Here's a couple of old adverts.
Off to The Light Years festival at The Boiler Shop, Newcastle later on and looking forward to it, as l haven't seen any of the bands before, so attending with no preconceived expectations. Rather sadly, it's my turn to drive, so will be remaining sober and drug free.
Will post some videos of the acts later.
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The sad thing is l know people who think racist clowns like Farage speak for them, and have their better interest at heart. Then again, they've had had a shit time over the last 14 years and want change. Unfortunately, they are looking in the wrong direction, thanks to the right wing press aimed at the lower classes that they read on a daily basis.
At least the working class people of Liverpool had the good sense to throw rocks at Mosely when he came recruiting in their hometown. Farage only has to face milkshakes.
Never vote Tory (or for any 'party' Farage is in).
It was a sad day when Newcastle's Handyside Arcade closed (to make way for a fucking student car park). A real hangout for hippies, freaks, and general weirdos, of which l include myself. Not as bad as the closure of The Haymarket pub nearby, but it was still the sad end of an era.
I can only assume it's Rupert Murdoch's ravishing good looks that was the attraction.
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Rather like Ghandi and Dr King, l am against any physical violence against politicians (or people in general), although if pressed, could certainly put forward some exceptions. Much as l loathe Farage and his ilk, this could easily go down a darker route, which would not be good for anyone, no matter which way people vote. However, I still found this hilarious, and if it happened to him every time he showed his hideous racist personage to the great British public (or further afield), l wouldn't be complaining about it at all.
Never vote Tory (or UKIP / Reform / National Front)
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If there's one place the lying frog faced shit stirring racist gobshite has a good chance of being elected in, it's Clacton.
And if by any chance you need a reminder...
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Illusions like this just mess with my tiny little mind. And that's without looking at them on drugs.
By Juan Brufal.
My tiny violin just got a bit tinier. I should see a doctor.
I used to be such a fan of Russell Brand, and found his quirky, intelligent, spontaneous and off the wall humour to be right down my street, but my, how times have changed. Maybe l should have stuck to my old mantra of never trusting anyone who supports West Ham United (and l include Ray Winstone).
When being 30 years old for a rock star was considered ancient. How times have changed.
Well that was a pretty excellent evening in Leyburn, as Rich Hall never fails to deliver, and he didn't this evening. Also, as it was an early finish, and l got a lift there and back, l was deposited back home with a belly full of Peroni by 22.30. Result!
This is actually from last week, but the water is still pretty high and it's still crappy weather for summer. I blame God.
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May 29th has a special place in my heart as the day Manchester United first won what was then called The European Cup, beating Benfica 4-1 after extra time, which l watched with my Manchester United supporting Uncle Ray (God bless him). I've obviously got the vinyl recording of it from back in the day (how times have changed), and am wearing a t-shirt commemorating it, which l will shortly be showing off at our Wednesday club, making the most of being off work till Friday. Also obviously l have the programme, video, DVD, magazines and newspapers from the time (amongst other crap), but can't be bothered digging them all out to photograph at the moment.
I need to get out more.
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It wasn't all heavy drinking yesterday, as l had a short break to have a romantic Indian meal. Unfortunately it was with my mate from Middlesbrough. Still - beggars can't be choosers.
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When out and about yesterday, we were talking about the high cost of concert tickets and what artists could do about it. This was referring to the superstars who have already made their millions making a stand and charging a lot less so poorer fans could attend, and Bruce 'Man of the blue collar workers' Springsteen was mentioned in dispatches. I gave the example of Marc Bolan doing shows for cheap so that younger fans could attend, which was a great idea and made the younger fans love him even more. He also backed it up by refusing to play Sheffield when they charged extra, and here's a cutting referencing it to prove l am not going mad(der). The trouble is, as long as fans are prepared to pay the extortionate prices. they will keep putting the prices up. Our Bank Holiday drinking crew would have gone to see the likes of The Eagles, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, the way we used to go and see Adam and the Ants, Culture Club, Madonna and Frankie Goes to Hollywood, let alone Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones. Not any more.
As tradition dictates, l shall be heading to Richmond and drinking more than is good for me. I have my outfit sorted.
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I've just seen a couple of the news who are obviously ill educated, toothless, and heading to a food bank. Asked who they were going to vote for, said 'Conservative, as they look after the likes of us'. I think they feel that the extra food banks are a good thing set up by the Conservatives, rather than an example of how blighted the country has become under their rule. Turkey's voting for Christmas meals.
