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

[Brian Whitehead]

Paul Roberts - was he the one who insisted on taking his T-shirt off at
every gig as he obviously worked out a lot?


On 27 March 2013 11:27, Rob Moss <rob.moss at gmx.com> wrote:


> 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

>

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

>

>  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:

>

>

>  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

>

>

> -----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

>

> **

> 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.

>

> 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.

>

>

>

>  *From:* gathering-bounces at misera.net [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net<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

>

>  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.

>

>

>  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.

>

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

>

>

> 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.

>

>  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)?

>

>  ------------------------------

> 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

>

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

>

>

>

> -----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.

>

>  *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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