Kris Needs's extensive liner notes do mention...

Robbo's self destructive alcoholism and attitude - and the distinctive twin lead with Scott Gorham, as you say. He did five studio albums with them: Nightlife, Fighting, Jailbreak as you say, Johnny the Fox & Bad Reputation plus Live and Dangerous (78). Kris says his drinking escalated after The Boys Are Back in Town when he was thrown out mid 78. Kris also mentions Wild Horses with Rainbow's Jimmy Bain (self titled in 80 & Stand Your Ground in 81). That one ended badly too. Then the call from Lemmy came...

Posted By: DJ Ginga on April 20th 2025 at 20:29:14

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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
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  - 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
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        Haha brilliant (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Apr 20, 14:40:39
        
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