Dr Feelgood Newcastle Mayfair 1987
The last time I saw Dr Feelgood in concert was at a gig at Newcastle Mayfair ballroom in 1987. By then Lee Brilleaux was the only original member remaining and the line-up was: Lee (vocals), Gordon Russell (guitar), Phil Mitchell (bass) and Kevin Morris (drums). My recollection of the gig was that it was ok, but not the best time that I saw the Feelgoods. That line up continued for a few more years, until they suffered an almost career-finishing blow, when Lee sadly died of cancer in 1994. However, the band reunited, recruited another singer, and continue to this day, with local Sunderland lad, Rob Kane, formerly of The Showbiz Kids, as the current (and now long-term) singer. I’ve read some recent reports of the band, and by all accounts they are still a hot live act. Another one to add to my list of bands to see again….
6 Sep
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