https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.3542247602.9440/fposter,small,wall_texture,product,750x1000.u2.jpg Finsbury Park, London – Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July, 1986. Seems a bit odd to write about a gig I went to 39 years ago. I can’t remember much about the performances—it’s all a bit of a blur, except Captain Sensible performing some of the set naked, but the events surrounding it are … Continue reading The Damned’s 10th Anniversary Tea Party: When Fate, Karma and Alcohol Collide. The Big D.
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Interesting Vintage Finds: The Flexible Flyer Taboggan and Husker Du’s Metaphor on Life
When I bought a ‘Frisky Flyer’ from Paul at the market last Saturday, I immediately asked myself is this a ‘Flexible Flyer?’ The ‘Frisky Flyer’ is a sled / tabogan, made in Canada between the 50s and 70s. It is a classic wooden sled with thin metal runners and a steerable front end, named for … Continue reading Interesting Vintage Finds: The Flexible Flyer Taboggan and Husker Du’s Metaphor on Life
The Guns of Brixton: The Clash’s Warning Shot Before the Storm
by Chris Harris There is a link to 5 other blogs I have written about The Clash at the bottom of the blog. October the 16th 1989 myself and my friend Adam saw ex Clash frontman and national treasure Joe strummer perform at the Brighton Top Rank on the earthquake weather tour. On October the … Continue reading The Guns of Brixton: The Clash’s Warning Shot Before the Storm
The Rights of Fans. 
