[kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013

[Rob Moss]

Vocalist was paul Roberts. He was a prick. Guitarist was Jon Ellis. Tried to make them a blues band. Was glad when he was sacked!


On 27 Mar 2013, at 09:10, jpwhkj at aol.com wrote:


> Great band.

>  

> I saw the original line-up in Vienna in 1985 (fantastic), and then caught most of a set at Guildford Festival in about 2001 (ok, but the vocalist - Ellis? - seemed like a bit of a prick).

>  

> Worth a shot, I'd say.

>  

> Jamie

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Rob Moss <rob.moss at gmx.com>

> To: Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net>; A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!) <gathering at misera.net>

> Sent: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 8:17

> Subject: Re: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013

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> Well, you won't get many other chances I reckon so go for it. 

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> I just found that, since Rattus at the Roundhouse, the pace has dropped and the spark gone. 

> 

> Great songs. Great personalities and always a deep affection for them. 

> 

> On 26 Mar 2013, at 22:45, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:

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>> Having never seen them back in the day w/ Hugh (which is annoying, as i do remember having the chance and stupidly passing it up), i feel obligated to go check them out (they so rarely come to the States). I'll miss Jet and Hugh, of course, but just to hear JJ Burnell's bass in a live context will be worth it, I think.

>> 

>> Alex in NYC

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>> -----Original Message----- 

>> From: Mike Cooper 

>> Sent: Mar 26, 2013 6:33 PM 

>> To: "'A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)'" 

>> Subject: Re: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013 

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>> Saw the Stranglers last weekend and excellent as ever.  Jet is doing half the show on the UK tour , came on for a wonderful version of Genetix, also did Who Wants the World and Thrown Away so I was very happy – my only other wish would be Shah Shah a Go Go.   Personally I like Baz, better guitarist for me and good singer and nice guy plus he was in the Toy Dolls.  Giants is brilliant and one of their best since Feline and I liked their later Hugh albums even 10.  Just stopped liking them when that pillock Ellis took over singing duties.   Agree with Alex got better again from Norfolk Coast. 

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>> Thing about Stranglers is they did the early stuff and they will always do it live so anything they do after that you learn to appreciate, bit like Sandinista etc.

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>> From: gathering-bounces at misera.net [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net] On Behalf Of Rob Moss

>> Sent: 26 March 2013 18:40

>> To: Alex Smith; A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)

>> Cc: gathering; GREG SLAWSON

>> Subject: Re: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013

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>> It amazed me the transition from 1976 to 1986. Up to 1982 they were solid. 

>> After Hugh left they made some very patchy albums. I over rated them at the time. Hindsight has taught me a lesson! Norfolk coast and suite XVI, are worth listing. These preceded giants which is a midget of an album. 

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>> Hugh Cornwell has produced some excellent work in his last two albums and I would rather see him that the Stranglers these days. And yes, no Jet Black as he is rather frail these days. But does a bit here and there. 

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>> On 26 Mar 2013, at 19:31, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:

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>> I'd say that's a fair comparison. The Stranglers have gone through several other permutations since then, however. Two lead singers later, Hugh is still absent from the ranks, alas.

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>> Alex in NYC

>> 

>> -----Original Message----- 

>> From: GREG SLAWSON 

>> Sent: Mar 26, 2013 2:24 PM 

>> To: Alex Smith , gathering 

>> Subject: RE: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013 

>> 

>> 

>> I have limited exposure to this band. Could a true fan explain how they went from the sound on songs like "No More Heroes" to the sound on "Skin Deep" (also a good song but so different)? Was the latter a temporary diversion (like KJ's BTATS)?

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>> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:10:20 -0400

>> From: vassifer at earthlink.net

>> To: gathering at misera.net; gathering at misera.net

>> Subject: Re: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013

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>> Just FYI ... Jet Black will not be with them. 

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>> -----Original Message----- 

>> From: Rheinhold Squeegee 

>> Sent: Mar 26, 2013 12:54 PM 

>> To: Gathering Gathering 

>> Subject: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013

>> First North American dates in 15 years. Chicago shows apparently already sold out. Kind of like Geordie, Youth and BPF touring w/o Jaz but I would go if the tour came a little closer to Mpls.

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>> USA

>> May 30

>> Detroit, Majestic

>> Canada

>> May 31

>> Toronto, Danforth Music Hall

>> June 1

>> Montreal, Telus Theatre

>> USA

>> June 3

>> New York City, Highline Ballroom

>> June 4

>> Boston, Brighton Music Hall

>> June 5

>> Philadelphia, Union Transfer

>> June 7

>> Chicago, Cobra Lounge

>> June 8

>> Chicago, Cobra Lounge

>> June 9

>> Ink n Iron, Long Beach, CA

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