windrush:
One of my regrets was never seeing Free on stage, I have all their albums plus their solo projects but never got to see them alas. Another favourite gig was seeing the Sutherland Brothers supporting Cat Stevens at Oxford’s New Theatre early 70’s, the Sutherlands had just released ‘Sailing’ as a single and this was one of their first live renderings of it. Of Course Rod Stewart covered it, the tv programme picked up on it and the rest was history. I still prefer the original though!I also saw Led Zepp at Oxford, again early 70’s, and I had to pay a ‘tout’ outside for a ticket (£5) which was half a weeks wage then for me.
Then they were late as their train broke down and didn’t come on stage until 10pm, however ‘The Band’ had just released Rock of Ages (a double album) and that was played over the sound system and they then became one of my favourite bands. If you have never seen Martin Scorcese’s film of their final performance at Winterland ‘The Last Waltz’ then give it a go, it’s got everyone who was big at that time (mid 70’s) on stage with the group.
Pete.
Yeah saw “The last waltz” many years ago in France of all places.Brilliant film. Sympathize with you not seeing the original Free but at least there are some members still alive.
One of my all times favourites was Hendrix and I was just a little too late to see him live in London. Nearest I got was seeing Mitch Mitchell drumming in a fantastic line up at the Golden Lion at Fulham Broadway in the late 70’s. 