Rock 'N' Roll

What is it with classic Aussie rock bands that just don't die. There seems to be a spate of 'Reunion' tours travelling the country at the moment. Not that I am complaining really, there is something about the 'old timers' that you know that you are in for a great gig. Pure Rock 'n' Roll. Oz style.



The Angels are one such band, Pure Aussie Rock. Huge in the 80's with classic hits like Shadow Boxer, Take a Long Line, Fashion and Fame, No Secrets, I Ain't The One, not to mention the unofficial Australian national Anthem - 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again'

footage I took at the gig

I had to drag out my old Angels Cd's leading up to the gig as I hadn't played them in a very long time. I can remember when we all got our first cars back in the early 90's and "The Dogs Are Talkin" was the song of choice to have blasting out the windows.

I went with my brother and a group of his mates. They are all pushing 40 now but I still think that we where the youngest ones in there. We were joking that they needed wheelchair access or the cloak room would be filled with walking frames.

As the last support band was booed off stage, the lights dimmed and out hobbled Doc and the boys. Doc was looking a little larger than I remember him, but man did they put on a great show. Hit after hit and as all the lyrics came flooding back to you, you couldn't help but form the Rock 'n' Roll hand sign and thrust it in the air, followed by the obligatory air guitar.