Category Archives: Classic Gigs

Too Petty – Flowerpot, Derby

Posted on September 3, 2019 by garylongden

The age of the tribute band is upon us. As the greats from the classic rock era grow old, infirm, or die, the demand for their music remains. No-one goes to a Beethoven concert, then complains that Beethoven wasn’t playing, … Continue reading →

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Suede – Wolverhampton Civic Hall 1/11/94

Posted on October 26, 2018 by garylongden

A young family prevented me from swooping into the Britpop explosion. Early Oasis, Pulp, and Blur all came and went. But I did catch Suede, although perhaps just a couple of months after their high- water mark. The good news … Continue reading →

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Jane McDonald – Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Posted on September 24, 2018 by garylongden

Jane McDonald has crept up on me. As for many, my first glimpse of her was on the original “Cruise” documentary. It was immediately apparent that she was a star turn, glamorous, saucy, with personality, and crucially a very good … Continue reading →

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Lynyrd Skynyrd – Rainbow Theatre, London, 1977.

Posted on April 17, 2018 by garylongden

There is always a temptation to view one’s youth through rose tinted spectacles. To be of a view that a time that was special to you, was special to everyone. Yet with live rock music, there really is a case … Continue reading →

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Tom Petty – an appreciation

Posted on October 8, 2017 by garylongden

    The phenomena of public grief for public figures whom were not known personally to the mourner is not new, but often ridiculed. Tom Petty was one of a handful who caused me to double take, and to feel, … Continue reading →

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