Things blurred in the late 1970s and early 80s. I spent much time at Hurrah in the West 60s in New York City where many fine bands performed in a low-ceilinged space which was located in what felt like someone's windowless loft. Next door was the Coliseum -- the car show was a big deal there before the Convention Center was built -- now it's the Mandarin Hotel, Whole Foods and some of the most expensive restaurants in the world. Since I worked nearby at Lincoln Center -- or at least a block away -- I would often get there early because there wasn't anything to do in the neighborhood. So early, that I would be at the soundcheck. Aside: do not be tempted by the recently released "Live at Harrah" DVD. Even if your favorite band of all time is listed on there, you will be majorly disappointed. It SUX. So back to the pictures. Brother Marc may have taken this picture of Tina Weymouth -- heart be still, but she wasn't there (at Hurrah, I mean). I really, definitely, took the photo of Peter Perrett from The Only Ones. Alot of folks think they were marvy, just the bees-so-wonderful. Actually, they were quite smacked out faboo drone and really had one, yes one and only one, hit record -- Another Girl Another Planet. And it was into the haze from there. Love 'em. Meanwhile, Talking Heads played their first ever gig in England at the Rock Garden in Covent Garden. Tanya Hyde and the Tormenters opened and Tina hid behind a speaker stack for the whole show -- alot of information in a dysfunctional sentence! Those pictures to follow. John Cale and Brian Eno were in the audience and were jockeying for the chance to produce the next big thing -- The Heads. I guess that's what they were doing. I asked them to sign the only piece of paper I had on me. I clarify, I begged for an autograph from each deity. Somewhere I have a torn out NME crossword puzzle with their signatures in the margin. Keep checking eBay -- when I find it, you will see it there. There is no obvious connection between Peter Perrett and Tina Weymouth. It just amused me that they both seem to have the same hairdo.
