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

[Rob Moss]

That's the one.
Twat that he was.

----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Whitehead
Sent: 03/27/13 11:52 AM
To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)
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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
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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  [ 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)?

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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

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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