That's rather ironically sad, given that Dave Greenfield ultimately died of CV19.. JJ's parents were french weren't they? That's why the Stranglers often include some french venues in their tours. I used to try and copy his bass style. It's a cool sound, using a plectrum up at the bridge etc.mark vb wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:33 amHe also mentioned he was having a relatively good Covid period in the S of Francedaveuprite wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:17 am Nice. JJ and Baz sounding good there. I saw them in 2000 and again in Limoges, believe it or not, about 6 years ago.
I might try to see them on the final tour next year.
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Yes, it is ironic, and his parents were indeed French. I believe his father ran a restaurant in Guildford, and beforehand cheffed on a France - S. America shipping line where he got a taste for Flamenco guitar, so much so that he put JJ through seven or eight yrs of classical guitar tuition, which clearly paid off! I remember Bike magazine did an article on JJ in the late 70's (he was and still is a huge Triumph fan), I must dig out the mag from my collection and re-read it sometime - I think it was his love of Bonnevilles which got me thinking I must get one, an ambition as yet not acheived 40 yrs on.
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Well bloody YEEEHHAAAAAH...!
I just booked us two tickets to see The Stranglers in Nantes on Dec 7th !!
It's a 2 hour drive from us, but well worth it. Not many of my favourite bands come to rural France so I don't get to many gigs these days. Fantastic!
I just booked us two tickets to see The Stranglers in Nantes on Dec 7th !!
It's a 2 hour drive from us, but well worth it. Not many of my favourite bands come to rural France so I don't get to many gigs these days. Fantastic!
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Hey, that's really great, and tbh I'm a bit envious. There are gigs in UK early next year but none local(ish) to me so we'll have to travel a bit, maybe to Portsmouth or even up north. It's a shame those gigs in Bordeaux and Toulouse are not next summer.... riding down south with a bit of camping and a Stranglers gig thrown in is my idea of having a good time.
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What I like is that the Stranglers, although they retain a high level of loyal support, are no longer a stadium-filling band. They had their peak time, just as most big bands do, when they could fill large venues but these days it's realistically a 2000-5000-ish crowd. Which has the huge advantage of seeing a really good, loud, powerful band in a small-medium mosh-pit type venue. Which gives atmosphere and a feeling of being properly involved.mark vb wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:03 pm Hey, that's really great, and tbh I'm a bit envious. There are gigs in UK early next year but none local(ish) to me so we'll have to travel a bit, maybe to Portsmouth or even up north. It's a shame those gigs in Bordeaux and Toulouse are not next summer.... riding down south with a bit of camping and a Stranglers gig thrown in is my idea of having a good time.
Maybe not such a good thing in the covid era, I admit, but much better than watching one of your favourite bands in the soul-less voids of Wembley arena or the O2.
When The Stranglers came to Limoges about 6 years back there were just a couple of thousand of us crammed in tight and the place rocked. It was brilliant. Hopefully Nantes will feel the same.
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Spot ondaveuprite wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:45 pmWhat I like is that the Stranglers, although they retain a high level of loyal support, are no longer a stadium-filling band. They had their peak time, just as most big bands do, when they could fill large venues but these days it's realistically a 2000-5000-ish crowd. Which has the huge advantage of seeing a really good, loud, powerful band in a small-medium mosh-pit type venue. Which gives atmosphere and a feeling of being properly involved.mark vb wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:03 pm Hey, that's really great, and tbh I'm a bit envious. There are gigs in UK early next year but none local(ish) to me so we'll have to travel a bit, maybe to Portsmouth or even up north. It's a shame those gigs in Bordeaux and Toulouse are not next summer.... riding down south with a bit of camping and a Stranglers gig thrown in is my idea of having a good time.
Maybe not such a good thing in the covid era, I admit, but much better than watching one of your favourite bands in the soul-less voids of Wembley arena or the O2.
When The Stranglers came to Limoges about 6 years back there were just a couple of thousand of us crammed in tight and the place rocked. It was brilliant. Hopefully Nantes will feel the same.
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Great gig last night. Stranglers as strong as ever, even with new keyboardist. Lots of power, brilliant drum/bass collaboration and Baz Warne fronting like a real star.
I've seen a lot of bands over the years but if I were to recommend a gig to someone who was new to live music I would say 'Stranglers' every time.
Sorry for the poor repro on my cheap phone. It sounded 100 times better last night.
I've seen a lot of bands over the years but if I were to recommend a gig to someone who was new to live music I would say 'Stranglers' every time.
Sorry for the poor repro on my cheap phone. It sounded 100 times better last night.
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Great to hear, but perhaps not unexpected. It's Feb. the 15th for us at Southend-on-Sea! Really looking forward to seeing them againdaveuprite wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:25 am Great gig last night. Stranglers as strong as ever, even with new keyboardist.
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