Diary entry for Buzzcocks at Malvern Winter Gardens, 19 October 1978
Diary transcription:
Buzzcocks, Malvern Winter Gardens
Charlie borrows dad’s car. Before Subway Sect are due to go on, kids at front mess with the microphones and it seems to mess up the sound. For some reason, Subway Sect don’t show and Buzzcocks go straight on with “I don’t mind” but the sound is all over the place. Sound improves but there are buzzes and crackles all through the gig. A lot of spitting and missile-throwing from the front. During the free-form bit of “16” Maher jumps from his drum kit clutching his head and band extends the song until he returns. He seems OK. During spitting, Pete Shelley shouts “Oh don’t spit. I catch colds easily!” They DON’T PLAY ORGASM ADDICT!! Play Boredom though. Gig cost £2.50. Knackered my Jam shoes. Charlie hits curb on way home. Busted tyre!! OOOPS
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I am the ‘Charlie’ mentioned in Phil’s diary entry, I am glad he wrote this down as I have little recollection (apart from hitting the kerb on the way home!)
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