[kj] OT: the Skids

[Patrick Davies]

As a youngster heading into London (78) to hang out and go to some gig
one Saturday I saw a sight to behold. Trains from the north had pulled
in containing football fans off to England V Scotland. Hordes of people
streaming off the train and the chant was" Albert Tacklock " (sp) the b
side of into the valley - tv stars.

Working 4 the yankee dollar was the last of their good stuff, imho, but
I was fortunate to see some of Big Countrys first gigs which were a
different flavour to recorded material, especially as hardly anyone was
there and Adamson was a character. 1/2 pint of cider and two nembies
were the poison of the poor as well.

Ill have the old singles but not the albums. Doubt if they'll ever get
played again. Hope that helps!

iPat

-----Original Message-----
From: Alexander Smith [mailto:vassifer at earthlink.net] 
Sent: 02 July 2004 19:29
To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)
Subject: [kj] OT: the Skids


Off topic for a tic....

Just was wondering what the Gathering thought of Scotland's SKIDS 
(featuring future-Big Country gent, Stuart Adamson on 
bagpi...er...guitar). I've never owned any of their albums, but the 
clutch of singles I've heard always sounded promising. I *LOVE* the 
production on "Into the Valley"...just got a really chugging, meaty 
guitar sound. Are they worth seeking out full albums by, or should I 
just stick with the odd singles I know?

Just a-wonderin'.

Alex in NYC

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