53rd and 3rd played Dingwalls about 20 years ago. Capital Radio, being the complete twats that they are, announced the gig as being The Ramones. The place was ****ing mobbed. The police were in attendance trying to restore order as thousands of people tried to see the band that was no longer...
Yesterday, I invested a **** load of money in a Clash first album signed by Joe. Mick, Paul and Topper off Ebay. For once, I got Mrs B's permission up-front, as despite the price, it's a copper bottomed investment. Here it is in all of its glory... please log in to view this image ...and here's the song that never, ever fails to get the 'Strummer Leg' going and the juices flowing...
This was one of 2 Clash numbers that the band was in used to do. It still gets the old hairs going on the back of the neck.
Today one of the first songs that appeared on my music player was One More Time by Joe Jackson, I immediately took off random and for the next couple of hours listened to nothing else but Joe - and now I am sharing some of his genius here