The Stranglers plus The Dictators – Hastings Pier 29th October 1977

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ticket supplied by Mike Mitchell

 

Yvonne Cleland… Yeah, I got to see the Stranglers

Pete Fairless.. This was their second gig on the pier that year. It was packed because they were famous by then! They played previously in March I think, to about 50 people.

Virginia Davis… I went to both gigs. Weren’t The Jam a replacement for Eddie and the Hot Rods? Would of been great if they had returned for a second time.

Jan Warren… Yeah, love The Stranglers, got loads of their albums!! 🙂 – saw them “live” at Hammersmith in the early 80s!! Brilliant!!

Jim Breeds… I was at that one.

Paul Gray… Yep! Was my 1st ever gig.  It was. Ears ringing for a week!

Nigel Goodman… Fantastic Gig – the first rock gig I ever went too both bands were amazing.

Andy Gunton… I saw them on that tour in Liverpool.

Jo Turner… Yup was there too

John Coleman… I was there!!!!!!

Nigel Goodman… Remember it well

Alan Pepper… I was there ! Don’t remember Dictators though . Great live act that’s for sure. It must have been the second appearance because remember it was heaving !!!

Nigel Goodman… Dictators were brilliant

Anne Deuce… I was there and remember the Dictators too! I was at the first Stranglers before they were ‘famous’ as well!

Ralph Town… I was there. Very good gig. But only a handful of people, watched them earlier in the year when they were there as support act.

Sandie Carlyon… Great night.

Mick Burt… I was there and remember both bands (to young to drink)

Whelk Doctor… I was there on the eve of my 15th birthday, and yes, I remember The Dictators.

Burt Bacharach R.I.P.

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Jim Breeds… Sad, but he had a good innings, and leaves a great legacy.

John Gale… Wow….what a great songwriter he was ? Rest Easy

Janet Rennie… He was fabulous

Colin Bell… Simply a genius

Claire Melhuish-Durkin… Never mind This Guy’s in love with you..🎶..this girl’s always loved him. RIP you amazing man

Claire Lonsdale… Oh I loved him! 😢how sad.

Dave Weeks… Managed to get to see him a couple of years back. Legend

Wendy Belton… I loved everything of Burt Bacharach. He was simply the best and amazing at what he did.

Dennis Torrance… Loved his music films etc my late brother was a fan of him to in the sixties used to hear his music being played by my brother. Now later in life really appreciate him ,sad his gone .my condolences to his family friends and fans

Alan Esdaile…He wrote some amazing and beautiful songs, that will live on forever. Very sad news.

Claire Melhuish-Durkin… Feeling sad, so many memories

John Wilde… What a legacy, he lives on.

Mace Sinden… Legend

Jacquie Hinves… Very very sad news. I loved his music .

Mick O’Dowd… Another true genius of music has left the building. Such a great talent who has given us all the trax of our years. Too many to list. R.I.P.

David Edwards… Don’t forget Hal David’s sublime lyrics.