Classic Rock Tracks for Old Farts

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:03 pm

ICL wrote:Rush! Top band, saw them first on their Farewell to Kings tour in Feb 1978 at the Apollo, Ardwick Green, Manchester. I’m going there again at the end of this month to see the superb Australian Pink Floyd Show.
TIME for another link

https://youtu.be/xTJdn2u9vkI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pretty sure I saw Rush supporting Black Sabbeth at the Appollo around that time, or is my head full of magic?

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:12 pm

ICL wrote:Rush! Top band, saw them first on their Farewell to Kings tour in Feb 1978 at the Apollo, Ardwick Green, Manchester. I’m going there again at the end of this month to see the superb Australian Pink Floyd Show.
TIME for another link

https://youtu.be/xTJdn2u9vkI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Saw The Aussie Pink Floyd Show on the 1st of this month (the first date on this current tour) in Harrogate.
Seen them before and they are fantastic, but they have stepped it up another gear this time. The drummer
is a Manc.

Enjoy.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:15 pm

Off to see these at The Grand in Clitheroe on 29th November. A fantastic night out is guaranteed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOIxRkdzjCA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

ICL · Post by **ICL** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:56 pm

First time I saw APFS was at the Colne Muni!
Their shows have got bigger and better, but I miss the intimacy of seeing them at a small venue.

ICL · Post by **ICL** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:00 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:Pretty sure I saw Rush supporting Black Sabbeth at the Appollo around that time, or is my head full of magic?

I saw The Damned attempt to support Black Sabbath at the Apollo...they didn’t complete their set. Mad idea putting those two bands on the same bill.

ICL · Post by **ICL** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:11 pm

Judas Priest, another band I saw a few times at The Apollo.
Proud to say I was whipped by Rob Halford while he bestride a motorbike on stage

https://youtu.be/7Kg5StWbs9w" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:16 pm

houseboy wrote: Moving Waves was an incredible album with a sidelong track call Eruptions. Jan Akkerman is one of the finest guitarists around but never gets too much mention when people talk of 'guitar heroes'.

Saw Focus last month at The Band on the Wall in Manchester. On their 50th anniversary tour. Sat upstairs and looking at the audience downstairs was like being in a monastery! Just Thijs van Leer and Pierre van Der Linden left from the original line up but still mad as a box of frogs and musically brilliant! Agree with the sentiments on Moving Waves and Akkerman.

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:22 pm

Mondsley wrote:Saw Focus last month at The Band on the Wall in Manchester. On their 50th anniversary tour. Sat upstairs and looking at the audience downstairs was like being in a monastery! Just Thijs van Leer and Pierre van Der Linden left from the original line up but still mad as a box of frogs and musically brilliant! Agree with the sentiments on Moving Waves and Akkerman.

Did you you know that van Leer is a classical flautist? Bought a solo album of his once expecting mad Hammond organ stuff and was greeted by orchestra and flute. Beautiful album though and one of the best 'mistakes' I ever made when buying music. Seek it out bud, I think it was called Introspection.

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:26 pm

Did you you know that van Der Linden is a classical flautist? Bought a solo album of his once expecting mad Hammond organ stuff and was greeted by orchestra and flute. Beautiful album though and one of the best 'mistakes' I ever made when buying music. Seek it out bud, I think it was called Introspection.[/quote]

Think you mean Van Leer as Van der Linden is the drummer! They are both immensely talented. I have never seen anyone play flute and keyboards at the same time which VL did the other week! Thanks for the heads up. Will look out for it.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:29 pm

This was one hell of a concert

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Look at the bloody price ...... £6.00 advance tickets try and see a line up like that today for the equivalent money...

And the line up

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Am sure Twisted Sister also did a set too if memory serves.....

It was a young BC's headbangin 25th birthday out lol

https://youtu.be/3IkvZ3ePCIM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

RMutt · Post by **RMutt** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:44 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:Pretty sure I saw Rush supporting Black Sabbeth at the Appollo around that time, or is my head full of magic?

Van Halen supported Black Sabbath at the Apollo. Could that be who you are thinking about?

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:39 pm

RMutt wrote:Space Staion #5 Montrose

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bjuUtCQNEPQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mrs Trevor and myselfs first gig as a couple was Argent, mentioned higher up, supported by Montrose at Newcastle City Hall, Sep ‘73. Great night.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:51 pm

ICL wrote:First time I saw APFS was at the Colne Muni!
Their shows have got bigger and better, but I miss the intimacy of seeing them at a small venue.

That's the first time that I saw them too, and they were very good then.

They've come a long way since then though.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:52 pm

RMutt wrote:Van Halen supported Black Sabbath at the Apollo. Could that be who you are thinking about?

Cheers, RMutt.
Your right.

Head full of magic confirmed.

Svenster · Post by **Svenster** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:03 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6CjO0H2j0s" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Stargazer featuring the late, great Cozy Powell.

Claretlad · Post by **Claretlad** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:05 pm

King Crimson....21st Century Schizoid man.
Uriah heep....Gypsy.
Thin Lizzy....Emerald.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:40 pm

Claretlad wrote:King Crimson....21st Century Schizoid man.
Uriah heep....Gypsy.
Thin Lizzy....Emerald.

Uriah Heap are still going strong! A pal of mine gas seen the all over the world. Still goes now.

I saw them once, when another pal promoted them on Reading Town Hall! I must have been 19-20. 66 now!

Claretlad · Post by **Claretlad** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:48 pm

Some good stuff around late 60s early 70s

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:48 pm

IanMcL wrote:Uriah Heap are still going strong! A pal of mine gas seen the all over the world. Still goes now.

I saw them once, when another pal promoted them on Reading Town Hall! I must have been 19-20. 66 now!

Saw Thin Lizzy in Skipton Town hall a long long time ago

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November 74 I was 16 m8 ..... 1st gig I ever went to

harryharryharry · Post by **harryharryharry** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:40 pm

Mondsley wrote:Saw Focus last month at The Band on the Wall in Manchester. On their 50th anniversary tour. Sat upstairs and looking at the audience downstairs was like being in a monastery! Just Thijs van Leer and Pierre van Der Linden left from the original line up but still mad as a box of frogs and musically brilliant! Agree with the sentiments on Moving Waves and Akkerman.

Pierre wasn't in the original line-up, but certainly on some of their best known. Personally, I'd say their albums 8 through 10 are as strong as anything they ever did (not quite as pleased with 11) which is something for a band of that era. I can't fault Akkerman for what he wrote and contributed in the 70s but I prefer Gootjes to be honest - there's a certain scratchiness about Akkerman's playing that I'm not as fond of.

PS: I heard that. Leave my tonsure out of it!

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:22 pm

I remember seeing Saxon at Colne muni in probably the early 90s.

Biff’s jag was parked outside and I recall someone diving off the stage in to the pit and missing me by millimetres.....fantastic gig

California Colner · Post by **California Colner** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:24 am

Uriah Heap I saw at Preston Guild Hall
Pete Frampton was the back up band just before he hit the big time

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:28 am

https://youtu.be/dq6fCOGyVJg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Some may like.

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:46 am

harryharryharry wrote:
Pierre wasn't in the original line-up, but certainly on some of their best known. Personally, I'd say their albums 8 through 10 are as strong as anything they ever did (not quite as pleased with 11) which is something for a band of that era. I can't fault Akkerman for what he wrote and contributed in the 70s but I prefer Gootjes to be honest - there's a certain scratchiness about Akkerman's playing that I'm not as fond of.

PS: I heard that. Leave my tonsure out of it!

Mea Culpa. I should have said from the line up I saw I 1972!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:19 am

Bosscat wrote:Saw Thin Lizzy in Skipton Town hall a long long time ago
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November 74 I was 16 m8 ..... 1st gig I ever went to

There surely can't be any Whisky left in that jar!

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:38 am

Tricky Trevor wrote:Mrs Trevor and myselfs first gig as a couple was Argent, mentioned higher up, supported by Montrose at Newcastle City Hall, Sep ‘73. Great night.

I was speaking to Rod Argent about 18 months ago. It was business - he owns a recording studio somewhere down South and we were talking about insurance (yes that boring). He's well past 70 now I think. His organ solo on Hold Your Head Up has been cited by no less than Rick Wakeman as the best Hammond organ solo he's ever heard - now that is praise indeed.

RMutt · Post by **RMutt** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:49 am

Jakubclaret wrote:https://youtu.be/dq6fCOGyVJg
Some may like.

The UK had its own, sort of version. Edgar Broughton Band.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bSzTDm7ri3Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 10:36 am

IanMcL wrote:There surely can't be any Whisky left in that jar!

His jar was emptied yrs ago m8

another great talent gone before their time

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:05 pm

A couple from Steve Miller - The Joker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVmNpRPoRaE&app=desktop" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Rock 'n Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28OQbcVp3gk&app=desktop" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:08 pm

Fleetwood Mac - Rattlesnake Shake a very long version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq4ehZDuECg&app=desktop" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:12 pm

Sarum wrote:Bosscat: did you spot the connection between your Argent and Kinks selections?

Watching a great Documentary on Sky Arts about the Kinks.....

The Kinks; Music Icons

Now watching "Deep Purple; Pergect Strangers" Melbourne 1984 Re-united Concert...

Blackmore, Gillan, Paice, Glover and Lord fan-bloody
-tastic

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:33 pm

Thin Lizzy at their very best.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivAtEmKzyb8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiIHRoRG658" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QTtXqDjNP4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rUOxSAR8Sw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And with Gary Moore.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsKpazeA5L8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:50 pm

Wishbone Ash (went to see them again a couple of weeks ago, still excellent!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tna0Mmu1XlI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CohG31ecYfA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:00 pm

Leisure wrote:Wishbone Ash (went to see them again a couple of weeks ago, still excellent!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tna0Mmu1XlI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CohG31ecYfA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What's the line up now bud? Still listen to Argus - wonderful melodic rock at it's best. The Warrior/Throw Down the Sword still makes the old hair stand on end. Jailbait is a bit dated now though in an un-PC kind of way.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:03 pm

Edgar Broughton Band (sounding very much like Captain Beefheart!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmHRi4Cakcs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:19 pm

Captain Beefheart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq6fCOG ... ls&index=4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiJVac8 ... ls&index=8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:26 pm

[quote="houseboy"]What's the line up now bud? Still listen to Argus - wonderful melodic rock at it's best. The Warrior/Throw Down the Sword still makes the old hair stand on end. Jailbait is a bit dated now though in an un-PC kind of way.[/quote

Andy Powell ( who's the only remaining original member of the band), Bob Skeat (Bass), Mark Abraham (Lead guitar) and Joe Crabtree (Drums) and who comes from Burnley. They're playing at the Picturedome, in Holmfirth this Friday.

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:40 pm

[quote="Leisure"][/quote]
For quite a few years they had a guitarist called Laurie Wisefield who had previously been in a great band called Home who I saw supporting Mott
the Hoople in the early 70's. They made 3 great albums the best of which was their second simply called Home. The Alchemist was their third and last album, a concept album. Their other claim to fame was bassist Cliff Williams who went onto world domination with non other than AC/DC, who resemble Home not one jot.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:50 pm

houseboy wrote: For quite a few years they had a guitarist called Laurie Wisefield who had previously been in a great band called Home who I saw supporting Mott
the Hoople in the early 70's. They made 3 great albums the best of which was their second simply called Home. The Alchemist was their third and last album, a concept album. Their other claim to fame was bassist Cliff Williams who went onto world domination with non other than AC/DC, who resemble Home not one jot.

Got Home in my collection but haven't played it in ages. Must give it a spin!

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:55 pm

Leisure wrote:Got Home in my collection but haven't played it in ages. Must give it a spin!

Western Front/Lady of the Birds is a masterpiece mate - they played that live when I saw them and it absolutely blew me away (we were tripped out of our brains mind you). They are the best support band I ever saw by a mile. Rumour has on that tour they actually blew Mott away at some gigs, which is some claim because Mott were a terrific live act.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:14 pm

Probably not too well known but give them a listen - Kevin Coyne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2cu9IscKCM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NylZ5N ... CM&index=5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y1X0VZ ... M&index=14" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:35 pm

A few Neil Young classics -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_hoW6qmeOo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-XnPXL_HMA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiX8Rz5C3LY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRfiwIhG4gU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DBewzgXgYk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:44 pm

Leisure wrote:A few Neil Young classics -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_hoW6qmeOo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-XnPXL_HMA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiX8Rz5C3LY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRfiwIhG4gU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DBewzgXgYk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

My introduction to Neil Young....

https://youtu.be/z9C2NxO_dJs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Putneyclaret · Post by **Putneyclaret** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:45 pm

This was my anthem which I played with windows wide open when I first arrived at my Oxford college, I saw The Who recently at the O2 with Richard Starkey on drums; not as good as KM but a damn sight better than his Dad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY5rztWa1TM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Thu Nov 14, 2019 2:34 am

Two great rock tunes from my first record collection
Bachman Turner Overdrive
https://youtu.be/7miRCLeFSJo?list=PLCBB529B1FCD5DFE9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Status Quo
https://youtu.be/d1gYJDQXPOk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Oh,,,there was also sultry Suzi...
https://youtu.be/xYoogY-UGio" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:43 am

Listening to Pick Of The Pops
From november 1966
Spencer Davis Group
https://youtu.be/-aqZmPInK3o" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:24 am

John Entwistle - My Size (1971)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QouvgPXcgh4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath (Live 1982)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSUdlUmtg3Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Scarilege!
Black Sabbath and The Who - Who? Are You Paranoid?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9O71IhDIXY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:12 am

If American Rock lights your candle, Bob Seger has just finished his " Final " tour .....

Roll me Away and Hollywood Nights are classics of their genre ....

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:16 am

Mondsley wrote:Did you you know that van Der Linden is a classical flautist? Bought a solo album of his once expecting mad Hammond organ stuff and was greeted by orchestra and flute. Beautiful album though and one of the best 'mistakes' I ever made when buying music. Seek it out bud, I think it was called Introspection.

Think you mean Van Leer as Van der Linden is the drummer! They are both immensely talented. I have never seen anyone play flute and keyboards at the same time which VL did the other week! Thanks for the heads up. Will look out for it.[/quote]
I realised my mistake when I was driving home from work as I was thinking about it and edited it (but not before your eagle eye caught it) when I got home. It is a fine album though if you like a bit of classical music. No clowning around just very well played with some quite famous (if you're into classical) pieces on it. And it is definitely called Introspection - I've checked just to be sure.

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:22 am

Don't know what the hell has happened to my above post and I can't seem to change it. The quotes are the wrong way around. Apologies to Mondsley. I was trying to say that I'd realised my error with the names (age?) and edited it but not before Mondsley noticed (well done mate).