portrait of this blog's author - by Stephen Blackman 2008

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Captain Beefheart - Full Moon (live in Manchester 1974) plus pictures from Knebworth (Paddy Bergin)

You dismiss the so called ‘Tragic Band’ at your peril  . . . . . .they are positively COOKING here!


in Manchester 74

TURN IT UP!

the poster [ slydogmania ] at YouTube notes:

"Brilliant live footage of Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band in full cry, performing Full Moon in 1974 at Manchester. There are no half-measures here, an outstanding rhythm section laying down solid groove behind Beefheart wailing on harmonica and one out-of-this-world saxophonist. An enigmatic, mysterious and troubled artist, the whole band walked out on Beefheart at some point, but in terms of sheer artistry, this performance provides ample evidence of a legacy characterised by unique greatness."
check out slydog - he’s the guy we shared his Dr John Such a Night clip!

Here’s some shots from Knebworth  Festival 1975 taken by Paddy Bergin who’s prints are now available to buy. (see below)

Greg Davidson and Don Van Vliet. Photo by Michael Putland.

Don having fun . . . . (P. Bergin)

Don Van Vliet and Greg Davidson. Photo by Paddy Bergin.

Don consults (P Bergin)


Bruce Fowler(trombone), Jimmy Carl Black (guitar and percussion), Elliot Ingber (guitar), Gregory Davidson (guitar), Don Van Vliet (vocals, harp and madness), Jan Van Vliet and, standing above at the back, John French (drums)








No comments: