[kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013

[Rheinhold Squeegee]

Jet Black = 74 years old. 
 
My understanding is that he plays when he can and they always travel with a fill-in drum tech at the ready when Jet isn't up for it.
 
The Stranglers' developmental path apes that of Killing Joke in many ways, i.e. aggression giving way to musicianship,  production values and a bid for commercial appeal before losing the plot entirely.
 



Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:49:07 -0400
From: vassifer at earthlink.net
To: rob.moss at gmx.com; gathering at misera.net
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Subject: Re: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013





NORFOLK COAST won me back for a while.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Rob Moss 
Sent: Mar 26, 2013 2:39 PM 
To: Alex Smith , "A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)" 
Cc: GREG SLAWSON , gathering 
Subject: Re: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013 


It amazed me the transition from 1976 to 1986. Up to 1982 they were solid. 
After Hugh left they made some very patchy albums. I over rated them at the time. Hindsight has taught me a lesson! Norfolk coast and suite XVI, are worth listing. These preceded giants which is a midget of an album. 




Hugh Cornwell has produced some excellent work in his last two albums and I would rather see him that the Stranglers these days. And yes, no Jet Black as he is rather frail these days. But does a bit here and there. 

On 26 Mar 2013, at 19:31, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:






I'd say that's a fair comparison. The Stranglers have gone through several other permutations since then, however. Two lead singers later, Hugh is still absent from the ranks, alas. 


Alex in NYC



-----Original Message----- 
From: GREG SLAWSON 
Sent: Mar 26, 2013 2:24 PM 
To: Alex Smith , gathering 
Subject: RE: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013 




I have limited exposure to this band. Could a true fan explain how they went from the sound on songs like "No More Heroes" to the sound on "Skin Deep" (also a good song but so different)? Was the latter a temporary diversion (like KJ's BTATS)?
 




Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:10:20 -0400
From: vassifer at earthlink.net
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Subject: Re: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013






Just FYI ... Jet Black will not be with them. 



-----Original Message----- 
From: Rheinhold Squeegee 
Sent: Mar 26, 2013 12:54 PM 
To: Gathering Gathering 
Subject: [kj] (OT) Stranglers US / Canada Dates 2013 




First North American dates in 15 years. Chicago shows apparently already sold out. Kind of like Geordie, Youth and BPF touring w/o Jaz but I would go if the tour came a little closer to Mpls.
 




USA



May 30
Detroit, Majestic






Canada



May 31
Toronto, Danforth Music Hall






June 1
Montreal, Telus Theatre






USA



June 3
New York City, Highline Ballroom






June 4
Boston, Brighton Music Hall






June 5
Philadelphia, Union Transfer






June 7
Chicago, Cobra Lounge






June 8
Chicago, Cobra Lounge






June 9
Ink n Iron, Long Beach, CA


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