Saw Alex live two or three times at the Manchester Sports Guild (MSG to most) in Manchester, England. On the first occasion, i did'nt know what to expect and saw this tall figure climb the stage - big buckle belt, pony tail, huge gibson guitar (well it seemed huge to me) and glass of whisky and water chaser. He started off somethin like 'Evenin folks, yeh oh yeh' and asked the people at the bar to 'shut up' in his charismatic way - it worked! He had the appearance of a hard living guy (and probably was) who might just smack you one if you said the wrong thing but would go on ot give the most gentle version of 'Victoria Dines Alone' or 'Don't You Put Me Down'. A great man to see and listen to. Got three of his albums, one with Sandy Denny on in her early years and two live - great treasures!