Dear 38th Beatle,
Happy memories ( of 'The Sensational Alex Harvey Band' ) indeed ...
The original musicians are touring again this year as "Zalvation". They have a couple of June UK dates, then back in December from Europe etc.
I just feel it would not be the same without the great man ( Alex ) himself.
Wouldn't mind meeting Zal Cleminson while I still have a chance though.
Sadly they are not gigging close enough to Leeds this year :
( nearest is Newcastle or Liverpool ) - even if I felt inspired to go.
Sound clips on their website and a 'Guitar' magazine interview with Zal seem to indicate a "modernising" of their sound, ( EMG pickup through a Marshall 'Mode 4' ) - which does not appeal to me as much as the old days either.
Still, who can forget driving round listening to such great albums as "Next", "Live", "Tomorrow Belongs To Me" and so many others.
Alex was more than just a singer, he was a consummate entertainer and actor. I had the pleasure of meeting him once at the old 'Fforde Green' in Leeds. He was on his last tour with his "New Band" - promoting the album
"The Mafia Stole My Guitar". My lady friend and I had arrived extra early for good seats, and he came outside with a security guard to have a cig. I could have fainted... very charismatic man indeed.
R.I.P.
