DBraz Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 As a friend of mine is a huge Glenn Hughes fan I often tag along when he’s playing in London last night being the latest. He was received by a packed crowd in Camden Town and played material almost exclusively from his Deep Purple era albums. Whilst not the classic Purple era this material has a cult following with Hughes fans and the maturing crowd were quite excitable. Hughes was his extravagant self, full of screams and diva Vocal tricks. The band was excellent and oozed a 70’s vibe from not only their tone but the way they looked. It was like being in a time warp. All the classics were played - Stormbringer, Gettin’ Tighter, You keep Moving, Burn etc to real appreciation and we got a real treat for the encore when Hughes introduced his “brother Joseph” for a few songs whilst a crew member hurried on a Fender combo. Brother Joseph being Joe Bonamassa. Joe was in his green jacket with Union Jack flags, GB patch and baseball cap and played an old Strat. He absolutely nailed Mistreated with some awesome soloing and jammed along merrily to Highway Star before the show completed. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mt6amsdhlGs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I love Glenn Hughes. Hughes/Thrall is one of my favorite albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disturber Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Glenn is such a weird human being. When all other 1970's musicians/artists lose it more and more the older they get, Glenn just gets better and better. I don't get it. How is it possible? He sings better, he seems way more focused within the last 10-15 years, he looks cooler than ever, his material (for the most part) has been better. At least the Black Country Communion albums, which I think are all absolutely awesome. In the 90's I used to think he was a washed out has been. He toured with musicians I know, and the stories were weird. It seems he stopped drinking and drugging around 2003. I suspect that it's what made the turning point for him. From me there is just 100% total respect for the guy. edit; If I can spark that kind of energy at 67, then I know I've lived a good life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 The video says it all. Glenn Hughes is a time traveler. Bonamassa nailed the guitar on Mistreated. Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Someone posted a setlist. Oh, my! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: Someone posted a setlist. Oh, my! It was pretty awesome. They missed out “You keep on moving” on that list which was brilliant. It’s already on YouTube. Despite the modest number of songs the set lasted 2 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Disturber said: In the 90's I used to think he was a washed out has been. He toured with musicians I know, and the stories were weird. It seems he stopped drinking and drugging around 2003. I suspect that it's what made the turning point for him. From me there is just 100% total respect for the guy. I think in the 90’s he was off the rails and was a shadow of his best as you pointed out. He’s lucky though. Some don’t come back from the abyss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Apparently Glenn can be open about his past problems. The 2018 Glenn Hughes is the one I want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamer_SS_guy Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I will see him in a few weeks in Germany (Worpswede, which is near Bremen, cool location, saw Doyle Bramhall II there last year), unfortunately Bonamassa will not be there I guess. Fortunately I saw BCC in January this year in London Hammersmith and they played Mistreated too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 He’s sold out in the local club unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Hamer_SS_guy said: Fortunately I saw BCC in January this year in London Hammersmith and they played Mistreated too. Very cool. I love Hammersmith (Apollo formerly Odeon). It used to be my local concert venue and I’d go every month in my teens. A great vibe, a good layout, and (usually) a fantastic sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamer_SS_guy Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, DBraz said: Very cool. I love Hammersmith (Apollo formerly Odeon). It used to be my local concert venue and I’d go every month in my teens. A great vibe, a good layout, and (usually) a fantastic sound. I just started visiting London for concerts last year, but it may already be over when the Brexit comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 36 minutes ago, Hamer_SS_guy said: I just started visiting London for concerts last year, but it may already be over when the Brexit comes. Hopefully not 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 When I first saw the thread title, I thought it was going to be a Steve Haynie post. 😂 I love Glenn's stuff, awesome vocalist! JB's a monster too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyh Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Just how does Joe get that tone?? I know, I know it's all in the fingers but.... '70s strat, looks like a Fender twin re-issue (mic placement, number of knobs, blue light) and some 'box' on top - is that it? Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamer_SS_guy Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 It wasn't weeks, as I posted before, in fact it was last saturday (Oct. 20th) that I got to see the show. Yes, it was a great show. Some people I know also attended the show and they felt there was to much instrumental stuff (You Fool No One), but then, they were not real DEEP PURPLE fans. The place was a smaller venue but sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 According to the Iron Man book, he was a hot mess in the 80s when he worked w/ Iommi. I love some of those Trapeze tunes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamer_SS_guy Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Here's a clip from the venue I saw him (I didn't film this, I was at first row directly in front of Hughes' mic stand): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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