Musings on the byways of popular culture
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Wolverhampton, rock n’roll capital of the world, has BEAT playing 80s King Crimson (who I think of as Talking Crimson/ King Heads). Steve Vai, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey bringing their rocking teen combo on Sunday 7th June, 2026, a night before their show in London. Surely deserves the AW stamp of approval? It may be a mingle. Is there a secret sign?
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/beat-debut-uk-show
I picked this LP up on Sunday for 50p. I could not resist the gatefold sleeve featuring Mahavishnu John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana, and their groovy white suits. Most of all I was warmed by the relative innocence and sweetness of the idea of a Coltrane tribute album influenced by Sri Chinmoy. Happier happier days. Is it worth buying a record player to listen to it or is it a bit of a dirge?
