Ian Lee
@ianlee23.bsky.social
Live the rich diverse intensity of life but fight the bullshit within. Author of '1000 Gigs'. Music, nature, books, architecture, politics and much more. Luton Town fan. Birmingham UK based. MD ANT - Memorial Device Alternative National Treasure!
Trying that trick, eh? No need for any edit…
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Trying that trick, eh? No need for any edit…
Well, the revised line-up after Howard Devoto left, following the Spiral Scratch EP.
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Well, the revised line-up after Howard Devoto left, following the Spiral Scratch EP.
One weapon used by all three. Of course, Mussolini gained power due to ether March on Rome in 1822; Franco, via the Spanish Civil War, and Hitler… voted in, through the ‘democratic’ process.
November 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
One weapon used by all three. Of course, Mussolini gained power due to ether March on Rome in 1822; Franco, via the Spanish Civil War, and Hitler… voted in, through the ‘democratic’ process.
We really don’t have ‘democracy’ in Britain, do we?
October 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We really don’t have ‘democracy’ in Britain, do we?
First UK punk band. Earlier in USA. Australian band The Saints ‘’(I’m) Stranded” released before “New Rose”.
October 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
First UK punk band. Earlier in USA. Australian band The Saints ‘’(I’m) Stranded” released before “New Rose”.
Can you point me to the evidence for this? Ta.
October 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Can you point me to the evidence for this? Ta.
Downtown... Uptown Top Ranking...
Depressingly down, currently.
Depressingly down, currently.
October 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Downtown... Uptown Top Ranking...
Depressingly down, currently.
Depressingly down, currently.
But not what it implies.
October 19, 2025 at 9:35 AM
But not what it implies.
HB, Brian. Memories of what once was.
A club which cannot sustain its time at the top for very long. Up & down the divisions - promotion & relegation - umpteen times, certainly since the '60s. Seems to be the nature of this club. Now stuck in a rut, new manager or not.
A club which cannot sustain its time at the top for very long. Up & down the divisions - promotion & relegation - umpteen times, certainly since the '60s. Seems to be the nature of this club. Now stuck in a rut, new manager or not.
October 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
HB, Brian. Memories of what once was.
A club which cannot sustain its time at the top for very long. Up & down the divisions - promotion & relegation - umpteen times, certainly since the '60s. Seems to be the nature of this club. Now stuck in a rut, new manager or not.
A club which cannot sustain its time at the top for very long. Up & down the divisions - promotion & relegation - umpteen times, certainly since the '60s. Seems to be the nature of this club. Now stuck in a rut, new manager or not.
It’s a very short day.
September 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It’s a very short day.
Quite. Although I thought Larry Ellison is now the worlds richest man.
September 25, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Quite. Although I thought Larry Ellison is now the worlds richest man.
After research, this gig seems to be in 1981.
September 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
After research, this gig seems to be in 1981.
I know it’s a bit easier to paint/draw than a Wales flag… that dragon is difficult! Anyway, walking all over England, eh? 😉
August 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I know it’s a bit easier to paint/draw than a Wales flag… that dragon is difficult! Anyway, walking all over England, eh? 😉
Weren’t there something like that in Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery?
August 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Weren’t there something like that in Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery?
PS. At one gig, I was ordered by security to take my shoes off. I had genuinely damaged my right foot at the time, so had steelies for protection. Found myself in an 1980s mosh-pit situation, shoeless. I managed to avoid further damage, but pain endured. My footwear was returned to me at the end.
August 6, 2025 at 8:18 AM
PS. At one gig, I was ordered by security to take my shoes off. I had genuinely damaged my right foot at the time, so had steelies for protection. Found myself in an 1980s mosh-pit situation, shoeless. I managed to avoid further damage, but pain endured. My footwear was returned to me at the end.
2/2 He died on the day of the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, of Motor Neurone Disease. One of those very few 'long-life' friends we (hopefully) all have. So good that he's got mentioned. Andy Shingler. (Some great stories re last train catching, last night!)
August 6, 2025 at 8:07 AM
2/2 He died on the day of the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, of Motor Neurone Disease. One of those very few 'long-life' friends we (hopefully) all have. So good that he's got mentioned. Andy Shingler. (Some great stories re last train catching, last night!)
Supermarkets feel like a cartel.
August 5, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Supermarkets feel like a cartel.