All the gigs of my life: Gig 108 – James Dean Bradfield, Thursday, October 19, 2006, KoKo
A solo outing for the Manics’ James Dean Bradfield in a legendary Camden venue.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 107 – Red Hot Chili Peppers, Monday, July 17, 2006, Earl’s Court
My one and only Red Hot Chili Peppers gig. A great night which, unfortunately, I remember more for the actions of the people I was at the gig with than the band themselves.
All the songs of my life, #4: “Baby I Don’t Care” by Transvision Vamp
My youthful musical journey got hit by a surge of adrenaline as I discovered this blistering punk-pop classic featuring the mighty Wendy James.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 106 – Kula Shaker, Wednesday, May 17, 2006, Scala
Revisiting one of my 90s faves in the 21st century.
All the songs of my life, #3: “Under The God” by Tin Machine
It was May 1989. I was 14, and a new Bowie obsessive, so it was a thrill to discover that he was back with new music! I had a bit of a shock in store.
All the songs of my life, #2: “Magic Dance” by David Bowie
One evening in December 1988, “Labyrinth” was shown on Singaporean TV. As it was on a bit late for a school night, my mum recorded it so I could watch it the following weekend.
All the songs of my life, #1: “It’s A Sin” by the Pet Shop Boys
This is a new series where I will talk about all the songs which have impacted my life in one way or another, in roughly chronological order. First up: the song that is the beginning of music for me.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 105 – Take That, Monday, May 8, 2006, Wembley Arena
The outrageously triumphant return of Take That, one decade after the split that devastated a generation.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 104 – Daniel Powter, Monday, December 19, 2005, Islington Academy
My one and only gig from the Canadian songsmith Daniel Powter.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 103 – David Gray, Thursday, December 15, 2005, Brixton Academy
David Gray has never been an artist that caught my attention, indeed, the most I’ve felt for his inoffensive tunes is mild dislike. So why was I at this gig?
