Category Archives: Classic Gigs

10cc Wolverhampton Civic Hall

Posted on October 19, 2024 by garylongden

My younger brother liked 10cc as we grew up in the 1970’s. I was not so sure. Their music was unquestionably exquisitely crafted, their lyrics ranged from the sometimes banal to the often sublime. They were the British Steely Dan,  … Continue reading →

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Heaven 17, Robin 2, Bilston, Wolverhampton 18/8/24

Posted on August 20, 2024 by garylongden

I first saw Martyn and Glen perform as part of the Human League in 1978 at the Rainbow Theatre London supporting Siouxsie and the Banshees. they were terrific. 46 years later had any of that magic evaporated? No, And they … Continue reading →

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Steve Miller Band, Hammersmith Odeon, London- July 21st, 1982

Posted on July 30, 2024 by garylongden

Miller arrived with the successful “Fly like An eagle” album in his back pocket from six years ago and the UK music scene  adjusted to the reset that punk, New wave, Ska and the New Romantics. He was almost 40 … Continue reading →

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Nile Rodgers and Chic – Wolverhampton Civic Halls, 9/7/24

Posted on July 17, 2024 by garylongden

Nile Rodgers and Chic- Wolverhampton   Civic hall Fifty five years ago Nile played his first concert outside of the United States, taking in Stoke, Hull and Poole too. And tonight Good Times were back. Nile is not shy about his … Continue reading →

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Oh What a night !- Chesterfield Spinning Wheel Theatre

Posted on September 24, 2023 by garylongden

This is a hybrid between a  revue and Tribute concert featuring the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. This was their second booking , and on a Saturday night they had pretty much sold it out, a good … Continue reading →

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the Doors Rising- Robin 2, Bilston, Wolverhampton, Uk, 25/8/23

Posted on August 26, 2023 by garylongden

Some bands belong live on stage, Thin Lizzy were one such band. This tour supported their “ Live and Dangerous “album. They were at their absolute peak, and this was one of their three prestige dates at London’s temple of … Continue reading →

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Sound and Vision- Robin 2, Bilston, Wolverhampton Uk 4/8/23

Posted on August 6, 2023 by garylongden

This is the fourth Bowie tribute I have seen this year so I am starting to feel as much a tribute expert as I am a Bowie fan. The Robin 2 in Bilston Wolverhampton is a great live venue with … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Bruce Springsteen Robin 2, Bilston, Wolverhampton, UK 21/7/23

Posted on July 31, 2023 by garylongden

I have been following Springsteen since the Hammersmith Odeon , London shows in 1975. Hitherto I have resisted  Springsteen tribute shows- until last night. I was nervous. I regard Springsteen as amongst the greatest rock n roll performers ever, the … Continue reading →

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The Pretenders- De Montfort hall, Leicester,  Dec 15th 1981

Posted on June 12, 2023 by garylongden

The Pretenders are an odd band. Their debut album was awash with great songs from the pop/rock tradition even though their genesis was forged on the anvil of punk. Hynde’s career can best be described as mercurial. Arriving from the … Continue reading →

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PJ Harvey, Hummingbird, Birmingham, 12th May, 1993

Posted on June 12, 2023 by garylongden

I was lucky, I was working away from home, and so had no family commitments in the evening. In a city the size of Birmingham there was always some sort of gig on, and this night I landed on PJ … Continue reading →

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