The first show the Who played with Kenney Jones and Rabbit. The review is positive, but it also refers to what used to be called BOFs in the UK at that time – Boring Old Farts. It was punk rock time, and I think that the UK weeklies had a dilemma about whether to dessert the great rock...

I love both bands, and think that the term “crucial tours” is even better. Times were more serious, but what’s wrong with...

I had a soft spot for Hanoi even though they were total plagiarists – Aerosmith, New York Dolls et al. I love it that the ticket says “No dress restrictions” – just as well considering both band and audience! Johnny Thunders was a train wreck. It was on the cards as...

I was presented with this disc by Chris Robinson. He leaned over and asked me where I was from. “Near Newcastle”, I answered. His eyes lit up and he burst into a classic Humble Pie line…. “Newcastle Brown sure gets you...

I bought this new in 1977. It was part of a series of nicely made buckles that are somewhat difficult to find these days. Do let me know if you have any for...