Author Topic: Hard Rock Calling Hyde Park (Read 1888 times)

Johnny Mac · « **on:** June 30, 2008, 11:31:23 AM »

I went on Sunday, it was ok but a bit lame, not what I'm used to.
I enjoyed THE MICKI FREE ELECTRIC BLUES EXPERIENCE best. They did a brilliant cover of Voodoo Chile, his guitar tone and playing was bang on.

The rest of the day was alright. The Police headlined, they're very good at what they do. I've never really been a fan but they did play really well.

I thought The Stranglers didn't show up but i got so pissed up i didn't realise they were on another stage. I didn't even know there were two!!
:lol:

Buddha · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2008, 11:43:15 AM »

I went on the saturday, you can see my thoughts here http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13307, voodoo chile seems like a popular cover choice :lol:

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:10:23 PM »

Here's a few pics of The Police using my panasonic lumix set at 60x zoom!

38thBeatle · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2008, 04:32:28 PM »

Great shots Johnny. You missed the Stranglers? That is rock and roll for you.

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2008, 05:00:17 PM »

Great pics!

I don't think the Police qualify as "Hard Rock", however ... PDT_008

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2008, 05:53:30 PM »

It's the same Micki Free who used to be in Crown of Thorns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9H3fSHMV2w

Native American by birth
Brilliant player - used to be in Shalimar!

Philly Q · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:03:11 PM »

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS

It's the same Micki Free who used to be in Crown of Thorns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9H3fSHMV2w

Not to be confused with Mark/Marcie Free who used to be in King Kobra, Signal and Unruly Child (which was what I thought for a moment when I saw Johnny's post)!

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #7 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:40:30 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

Unruly Child !

Great, underrated band! Sorry for the hijack. Back to our scheduled program!

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:40:39 PM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

Great pics!

I don't think the Police qualify as "Hard Rock", however ... PDT_008

Me neither Ben! It's the cafe of the same name behind it all.

Philly Q · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:14:31 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Mac

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey
Great pics!

I don't think the Police qualify as "Hard Rock", however ... PDT_008

Me neither Ben! It's the cafe of the same name behind it all.

Not Hard Rock it's true, but they're definitely a power trio of sorts. I'm not a fan, but I do admire their songwriting and musicianship. And they're infinitely better than Sting's poncey solo stuff.

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:31:19 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: Johnny Mac
Quote from: TwilightOdyssey
Great pics!

I don't think the Police qualify as "Hard Rock", however ... PDT_008

Me neither Ben! It's the cafe of the same name behind it all.

Not Hard Rock it's true, but they're definitely a power trio of sorts. I'm not a fan, but I do admire their songwriting and musicianship. And they're infinitely better than Sting's poncey solo stuff.

Some of the guitar and bass playing with some of Stuart Copelands complex drumming was very impressive and the crowd were cheering them for it.
A lot more impressive than Jay Z, Amy Winehouse or James Blunt at Glastonbury.