Re: Gig Review Skids supported by Spear of Destiny

Well I’m thankful for such a comprehensive review. It kind of justifies my decision to skip the equivalent London show. I’m a bit jaded with both bands, tbh. I don’t feel the need to see the Skids every year from now on. And I’ve always preferred the Theatre of Hate lineup to Spear. Was Craig Adams on bass for Spear, btw? I saw from a brief clip that my mate sent me from the London show that Ade is back on guitar after a brief absence.

The Skids have some fine songs and it’s refreshing to read in your review that many were given a good airing. The Green Day/U2 ‘Saints’ cover was done in the name of charity, I recall. So their motives I decided at the time were honorable and with both bands having great guitarists, I’d imagine them fighting over the stellar riff. If you want to hear Jobbo’s WIP version of the song, check out the Peel session.

As I say, I feel from your detailed review as if I was there after all! Keep ‘em coming. Dizzy Lizzy for me this Friday. Very small London club.