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twatinblack wrote: ↑16 Apr 2024, 16:02 Always liked the all live version of Nice n Sleazy

Indeed, and very effective on Peaches.

Frederik wrote: ↑11 Apr 2024, 00:09 , finding a bass - frontman - singer - that fits -would be a tripple whammy

Geddy Lee. I can't believe he's not been mentioned before. The bass, the voice, absolute shoe in.

jeanjacketburnel wrote: ↑10 Apr 2024, 15:25 Probably would if they were nearby. Definitely wouldn't travel hundreds of miles

Mini bus pick up/drop off has been mooted, half time spread and raffle.
Shall I put you down for a 'maybe?'

droopsnoot wrote: ↑06 Apr 2024, 18:09 I've an idea I saw the Reading 1983 contract on the FB memorabilia group, and it was for £7.5k, so you can extrapolate from there.

A couple of years ago Roland Gift got circa 50k for one of the festivals.

theraven1979 wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 09:29 Support Band being some band who recorded next door to the MKI Stranglers and made JJ a brew one time.

Jim

Or Baz, double set with the Toy dolls.

Well those bamboo gusset pants they stocked some time ago won't cut it, that's for sure.
Stranglers flask: Have quick slurp of broth while waiting at the stage door for Toby's autograph.
Travel blanket, for those international gigs.

Booklet of coupons: For money off everything.

toilerinblack wrote: ↑04 Apr 2024, 17:09 ]

Yes he is proud of his half a century and why not

Well my problem is Toiler, is that a Stranglers gig with only post 2000 material (when Baz's musical contribution started) isn't going to pull in even the most hardened of Stranglers fans, with or without a minibus and meat raffle.

I'm sure Baz can keep the good ship Stranglers afloat for a bit longer.
After all he must feel his 25 years of contributions (longer than Hugh, lest we forget) can yield a formidable set list.

I wouldn't go even if there was a Hamper from Fortnum and Masons.The reason I still go is because JJ is still in the band,but as I have said I think the other 3 all do a great job,but seriously as much as I like Baz, please do not let him carry on when JJ decides to pack it in,JJ doesn't need the m...

theraven1979 wrote: ↑03 Apr 2024, 17:14 A lot of the yes votes are also "if they were playing down my street" style answers.

Jim

Ok, Who would go and see the Stranglers without JJ but a mini bus pick up and drop off and a lovely spread during golden brown.

Eagerly awaiting Stan's vote

My thoughts entirely. Not like I'm totally against it and I've enjoyed reading the reviews and seeing fans enjoying themselves etc. Just not for me any more thanks. Jim Personally it would pain me more to attend a show than it does to abstain.But there's no way I would criticise fans who still go a...