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I compiled a book / scrap book of the Leeds Uni show from 2006.
This featured fan photos and every article I could track down about the gig. It was available on lulu.com as a self published hard copy book, I had a free download on Lulu that seams to have disappeared so here's another copy.
LAL 2
2007 Articles
Drum Gods
Classic Rock 01/07
Guitar World 02/07
Goldmine 02/07 pt 1
Goldmine 02/07 pt2
Goldmine 02/07 pt 3
Uncut 04/07
Times 28/04/07
Sunday Times 29/04/07
Guitar and Bass 05/07
Manx Tails 05/07
Rhythm 05/07
Record Collector 06/07
Independent 17/04/07
Classic Rock 08/07
EQ 08/07
Classic Rock 10/07
Q 11/07
Uncut 12/07
Classic Rock 01/07
Guitar World 02/07
Goldmine 02/07 pt 1
Goldmine 02/07 pt2
Goldmine 02/07 pt 3
Uncut 04/07
Times 28/04/07
Sunday Times 29/04/07
Guitar and Bass 05/07
Manx Tails 05/07
Rhythm 05/07
Record Collector 06/07
Independent 17/04/07
Classic Rock 08/07
EQ 08/07
Classic Rock 10/07
Q 11/07
Uncut 12/07
After a long delay a few new posts
2000 Articles
Acoustic Guitar No 38 part 1
Acoustic Guitar No 38 part 2
Independent 26/02/2000
Total Guitar 08/00
Goldmine 11/08/00
Guitar One 09/00
Guitar One (pt 2) 09/00
Guitar Player 09/00
Mojo 09/00
Record Collector 10/00
2000 Articles
Acoustic Guitar No 38 part 1
Acoustic Guitar No 38 part 2
Independent 26/02/2000
Total Guitar 08/00
Goldmine 11/08/00
Guitar One 09/00
Guitar One (pt 2) 09/00
Guitar Player 09/00
Mojo 09/00
Record Collector 10/00
Twilight of the Gods - Tony Klinger
Tony KlingerTwilight of The Gods
John Blake Publishing
2009
ISBN 978-1-84454-766-1
I don't honestly know what to make of this book, apart from the fact that it is a miracle that The Kids Are Alright ever got made.
This is a story concerning the making of The Kids Are Alright film from one of the protaganists. Tony Klinger was initially hired to direct TKAA by Bill Curbishley, but unbeknownst to the rest of the band Pete Townshend had already agreed that Jeff Stein could make the film.
As the story unfolds, Bill Curbishley comes out of it very badly, motivated by money and self promotion, Pete comes out as a being a diva, the story regarding John and anti semetic comments - are disturbing, Keith totally out of control and Roger comes out of it probably better than the rest.
From the film side Sydney Rose manipulated to high heaven, Jeff Stein somewhat of a brat and Klinger himself "the victim" and scapegoat.
But this is a version of events, I suspect everyone involved could give a version.
That the film was subject to delays and huge cost over runs is generally accepted, but this book tries to explain why and to give some insight about why. It does make for an interesting read, and it could never be accused of fawning over the band.
It is not the easiest of books to read, and to put it mildly Klinger should have left well alone telling any of the background Who story, it just doesn't flow, and stick to telling the story he does have first hand knowledge about - The Kids film. The motivation would appear to be to clean the slate and show the problems on the film were not his fault, putting the book out 30 years after the event does appear to be a little pointless as there are few that still care about what happened.
Unfortunately in Klinger's version of events he comes across as the one who gave all the answers but was ignored. He does not seem to be able to accept any is his fault. His relationship with Stein is one hell of an ego clash and down to a pissing contest. Klinger doing things via Curbishley where as Stein had access to the band.
If you can pick up a cheap copy its probably worth a read, but I wouldn't spend a lot of money on this book. It is one of the few books I have ever read where everyone comes across as self serving egotistical bast@rds. That's show business
2009 Who Are You?
As of today there have been nearly 2300 downloads of the articles on the blog. With the 1990 articles I've just put up there are around 230 articles on the site, some of which have been downloaded about 50 times.
For my interest
Who's downloading the articles? it wouldbe nice to hear from some of you, and find some people with a similar interest.
What other material would you like to be made available? there are articles from 2000 onwards but I need to check if any are still available as back issues from the publishers, but anything else - I've got some ideas.
What have you thought of the articles? You enjoyed the read.
Theres a fair few where I am not certain of publication dates can you fill in the gaps?
I know I do not have every article ever published, has anyone got anything else they would like to donate?
If you feel shy about posting, please drop me a line to longliverock@btinternet.com it would be nice to hear from you - don't worry I won't be scamming you for any money.
dave
For my interest
Who's downloading the articles? it wouldbe nice to hear from some of you, and find some people with a similar interest.
What other material would you like to be made available? there are articles from 2000 onwards but I need to check if any are still available as back issues from the publishers, but anything else - I've got some ideas.
What have you thought of the articles? You enjoyed the read.
Theres a fair few where I am not certain of publication dates can you fill in the gaps?
I know I do not have every article ever published, has anyone got anything else they would like to donate?
If you feel shy about posting, please drop me a line to longliverock@btinternet.com it would be nice to hear from you - don't worry I won't be scamming you for any money.
dave
1991 Feature
Not an article, rather a transcript of the Classic Album radio programme by Radio 1 in the UK - It's about Who's Next btw
Classic Album
Classic Album
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