Guitarist Ray Fenwick “recalls Touring” with The IAN GILLAN BAND in the 70’s was a wild affair, both on and off stage..In the best traditions of Rock n Roll we courted our fair share of controversy, but come Showtime we turned into a tight professional outfit, performing our own unique brand of rock music. It was on 14th May 1977, in front of a full house at The Rainbow, Theatre, London we were promoting the ‘Clear Air Turbulence’ album. Chris Blackwell the label owner was there that night checking out his “investment”.
Meat Loaf certainly requires no introduction, he burst onto the world music stage in 1977 with his landmark release Bat Out Of Hell, which transformed him from a stage actor into a rock ‘n’ roll icon. The 11 concert sell out tour of Australia and New Zealand was an enormous success and this show celebrates the global phenomenon that is Meat Loaf.
Like many other British bands of the ’90s, Supergrass’ musical roots lie in the infectiously catchy punk-pop of the Buzzcocks and the Jam, as well as the post-punk pop of Madness.