The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #104181   Message #2132587
Posted By: GUEST,edthefolkie
24-Aug-07 - 05:47 AM
Thread Name: Albert Lee - Is he good or what!
Subject: RE: Albert Lee - Is he good or what!
I can remember Albert's life nearly being shortened during his Heads Hands & Feet period!

They were doing a gig at the Greyhound at Fulham Palace Rd (west London) and there were a few inebriated people sitting on the floor of the gallery with their legs hanging down above the heads of the band.

One of these people managed to drop a pint glass (one of the old dimple ones) on to the stage, nearly braining Albert in the process. He just did a sideways sway & carried on with a little smile on his face.

That place probably contributed to my hearing loss - they used to book incredibly loud Led Zeppelin clones with enormous PAs in a room about the side of a caravan (trailer).

Somwhat off topic, but I saw Ian Dury there with Kilburn and the Highroads - drape jackets and attitude! Their disabled drummer was marooned behind his kit while the rest of the band went off for a drink in the interval.