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Apparently, Neil Young is a real nightmare.

That looks like the best night by far. Apparently, the shows won't begin until it's dark, so don't turn up too early.

Once went on a "club crawl" with Fish. Around 1984,and he stumbled drunk into my local club (The Hyde Park) He had been playing the Shuttorf Festival that day and had then driven 2 hrs to come to the club. I spotted him immediately (You can hardly miss him) and approached him. Great guy, who was obviously relieved to find a fellow Scot, as he had come on his own. He was great with me, but slagged off every other act that had played on the bill earlier that day. Once turfed out at 3 a.m, he demanded I took him somewhere else. So off it was to "Exile" which did not close till 7. Of course, despite being "A Big Fatty" he was famous, so he left me eventually and staggered off into the morning with the regulation "Blonde Bombshell" on his arm. Oh to be a Rock Star.

PIL on Wednesday in Düsseldorf. Heard yesterday the gig is now sold out. That's great news.

Anyone ever heard of the band Ozz? I thought they were a great but were never given any exposure. They featured that very rare commodity, a Black lead guitarist, namely, the brilliant Greg Parker. Here he is giving a "Hendrix" Like performance. This is an Instrumental, but they had some great vocal songs that should have made the radio at least. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fRO3sqWiTU

All very obscure admittedly. Still, some interesting stuff for sure

So how many of the following 10 bands do you know? I have heard of 3 of them, and actually have albums by 2. Article includes examples of all the bands music. Worth a listen. http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-04-07/the-10-best-80s-metal-bands-you-ve-never-heard-of

Met Steve Harris twice in Germany.It was 1980 and Maiden were supporting Kiss. Before the gig, I spotted him in the foyer, and asked him why there was no Maiden merchandise?. "It arrives tomorrow mate sorry about that" Next day was in Hamburg. Now in those days,there were always tickets held back for sale "On the day". I joined the huge queue in hope more than expectation, but minutes later, a kiosk opened, right were we were standing, and I bought tickets before pandemonium broke out. Inside, I made my way to the merchandise stall, and there was Steve again. "What the f#ck are you doing here?" He laughed.

Duffy, and that woman who sings in M-People.

Uli Jon Roth has a shocking singing voice. Almost unlistenable.

I have heard these speakers are great value for money. I'm due a new set-up. Should I look at these?

Good call, although if anyone is going to gatecrash this festival it will probably be Bono.

How will they agree on the order of play? I fear the ticket prices will be beyond belief.

Aerosmith Live in Hyde Park. Every May 01,Sat 3 TV in Germany, transmits concerts, non-stop for 24 Hrs

Similar memories to many here. Discovering the band, then trying to convince others that this is the greatest band of all time. These days, anyone visiting my house for the first time, is cunningly interrogated on their music tastes "Never heard of RUSH watch this". I then hit them with Rush In Rio. I have more success these days.

Those prices are shocking. I'm seeing PIL next month. All tickets cost 35 Euro.

$5000 dollars seems a good deal,considering he has only made 530 in 3 years from them.

Oh They were so much fun live. Great band.

Having seen both bands live, I would have to say PT are better.

A real shock.

Simply don't watch them. I always switch to a music channel for the duration.

Crimson Tide. Avoid like the plague .

I must admit, there have been reports he was shocked to be dropped so quickly. It's a awful way for it to end for such a decent guy.

Vanessa Daou is another artist who should be much bigger. Warning, she can get a bit "fruity"