News and Reviews: 12th August 2013

2013 was the 40th anniversary of my first ever gig in 1973. 1.Slade Geordie Suzi Quatro (Pop Party) Brands Hatch Racetrack,Kent 12.08.1973 No singing just personal appearance. I can remember picking up all these Chris Jagger singles that the promo girl threw out the window. This was a Radio Luxembourg Fun Day Out. Slade were massive at this time and it was the first public appearance by drummer Don Powell after up his near fatal car accident. Geordie had Brian Johnson on vocals before he went on join AC/DC when Bon Scott died. 2.Wizzard + Raymond Froggart Hammersmith Palais, London 11.09.1973 First ever proper live concert. We met the band upstairs in the circle after the show for autographs. 3.Mott The Hoople + Queen Hammersmith Odeon, London 14.12.1973 My first of over 2000 shows at this venue. Whatever happened to the support band?

Posted 12th August 2013