funny you should mention him...

His guitarist Brian Robbo Robertson joined Motörhead for just the one album, the one I linked to, after Fast Eddie Clarke quit and as drummer Phil Philthy Animal Taylor was a massive Thin Lizzy fan. Robbo hated Motörhead but soon realised there was plenty of musicality underneath the noise. He tried to push Lemmy's buttons by wearing hot pants & loafers on stage rather than fit the heavy rocker get-up. It was a departure for Motörhead but stands the test of time.

Swans, I've liked what I've heard over the years, but never seen them live. Still got my old moulded factory in-ear noise cancellers, so perhaps I'll keep them handy if I make it to one of their gigs...

Posted By: DJ Ginga on April 20th 2025 at 18:32:29

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Augustus Pablo, you're into decent music. You ever heard of Swans? (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Apr 20, 11:17:12
- I know someone when to a gig of theirs and they broke his arm... (General Chat) - Pixelman, Apr 20, 13:16:02
- Been using ear plugs ever since thin lizzy at Essex university in 1975 (n/m) (General Chat) - RadioCanary, Apr 20, 12:52:05
  - Saw the Sadies in 2008 and was the day I got some (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Apr 20, 12:58:43
    - Anything over 100dB will damage hearing. However larger pro gigs are much quieter on stage (General Chat) - RadioCanary, Apr 20, 13:02:16
      - I've noticed that recently. I use my in ear headphones as ear plugs now (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Apr 20, 13:04:18
        
        Nothing clever about playing loud if it’s crap… (General Chat) - RadioCanary, Apr 20, 13:14:48
        
        funny you should mention him... (General Chat) - DJ Ginga, Apr 20, 18:32:29
        
        Brian Robertson was IMHO at his best around the time of lizzy’s jailbbreak album (General Chat) - RadioCanary, Apr 20, 19:49:29
        
        Kris Needs's extensive liner notes do mention... (General Chat) - DJ Ginga, Apr 20, 20:29:14
        
        Yep. That’s rock and roll, 70s/80s style. Not much (General Chat) - RadioCanary, Apr 20, 21:19:24
- Cheers, I have heard of them but admittedly never listen to them. Sounds intriguing. It’s (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Apr 20, 12:26:55
  - Yea can easily believe that, the mentalists 😁 (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Apr 20, 12:46:54
    - And now I've googled after so many years since hearing the story (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Apr 20, 12:52:13
      - Have you heard the recent news that they’ve got rid of Ringo Starr’s son on drums (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Apr 20, 13:30:54
        
        He's back in again. The sceptic in me says (General Chat) - Captain Bligh, Apr 20, 13:51:00
        
        Haha brilliant (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Apr 20, 14:40:39
        
        Best Who album was Who’s Next. Remarkable hard rock edge but with (General Chat) - RadioCanary, Apr 20, 21:24:08

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