Inland Invasion 2002 - 25 Years Of Punk
rapper's got a package like that." Hmm, is that why Nora's so ecstatically happy all the time? During "Stepping Stone" he unbuttoned his shirt, and revealed a flat chest & tummy just like he had in '78.
For most of the Pistols set my friend and I walked back and forth behind the loge. Security wouldn't let us stay backstage when the Pistols came on We had bought lawn tickets as insurance, but kids were packed in like concentration camp victims on the way to Auschwitz. No dif. Not to mention over a dozen bonfires were in full force. I'm surprised someone didn't die. Needless to say, we couldn't make it back to the lawn. John also made some comment about "I don't live here (Ca.) for no good reason." I must say that at night with the backdrop of the mountains, the Blockbuster Pavilion venue is utterly gorgeous. But security and prices were prohibitive.($5 for a small soda.) Some guy threw a beer on him and it splattered all over his shirt. John lambasted the hapless fan.. "Theres some dopey A***hole whose got more money than sense, if youre gonna buy beers f****ing drink em you wuss."
The band ended its set with the one-two punch of God Save The Queen and Anarchy In The UK.A lot of kids were leaving and John goes, "I like this, now all the wankers are going home we're coming on strong..The teeny boppers have left the building" The lone encore was a cover ofSilver Machine, a song by Lemmy's old band, Hawkwind John ended by saying "Thanks to the other bands for letting us play, cheers, and don't let the bastards grind you down." The band was amazingly tight and professional. You have to appreciate Glen's bass playing and the fact that he co-wrote most of the songs, despite his much-maligned, "clean-cut" persona. Cookie was pounding on the drums with his customary energy. Is another tour in the works? There's been no official word yet, and even the rumors of a few months ago have died down. Was this the Pistols last show ever? If so, it was a happy "ending".
Links:
L.A. Times Interview With John Lydon
http://www.calendarlive.com/music/hilbur...
God Save The Sex Pistols - http://www.sex-pistols.net
Bad Religion - http://www.badreligion.com
Buzzcocks -- http://www.buzzcocks.com
The Offspring http://www.offspring.com
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