Another 'tin-foiler' victory:

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67911517.amp

This came up on YouTube today. Some of you may have missed it back in the day. I've only listened to around ten minutes but some interesting stuff for the players here (he was still eulogising over the chorus effect, would take until Counterparts and Kevin 'Caveman' Shirley to wean him off that)
I'll be catching up with the rest of it when I have more time.

Anyone seen them? They're playing at The Northcourt, Abingdon on 2nd December

You could be 'paying' more than once for that smart tech:

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1810038/smart-device-technology-information-meta/amp

Probably won't stay up too long!

 I only really went for VH. The only time I got to see them, unfortunately. The criticism of "too many solos, not enough songs" is valid. I remember coming away a little disappointed.  AC/DC seemed to be going through the motions somewhat too. Great day out though!

This is an interesting perspective,. Taken from the stage, you get to see Diamond Dave's moves close-up. I remember his raps very clearly. This includes the walk-on and some after- show footage featuring Neil Schon and 'The Ox' backstage with EVH

https://www.loudersound.com/news/van-halen-donington-1984-video?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_content=classic-rock&fbclid=IwAR3dyyukSB2h9xvRIBqnIHQEZ7GrGIeQ9VOy_4nqHC9wjU4jVNRcLcMJV6I

Just came across this. Some good photos too

I've had the 'bug' for hi-fi since the '70s really and it has never left me. I've bought loads of stuff over the years but to this point, the majority of it has been pre-owned.

A while back, I started looking at classic '70s kit (especially turntables) but recently developed an itch to partner those vintage vinyl front-ends with speakers from the same era. I've considered, Wharfedales, Celestions, Tannoys and Leak. The other day I spotted some Leak 2060s for sale among a job lot including a Leak tuner and a Sony amp (all early/mid '70s stuff) on Marketplace. Originally £160, the seller had discounted to £130. I guessed the speakers alone were worth that, although the ad clearly stated "untested". I saved the ad and ruminated for a few days, by which time the price had dropped to £100! The seller was obviously a house clearance specialist and just wanted to get rid.

I thought I'd make a cheeky offer of £80...which was accepted! I picked up the goods during a quick diversion on our way back from Somerset on Sunday. It all looked in good condition, considering it was over 50 years old!

As soon as I got home I started messing with it and after sticking a piece of copper wire in the aerial socket, I was soon listening to warm, smooth sound courtesy of FM radio. I've started cleaning the speakers up and I rotated the large 30cm woofer cones 180 degrees as a precaution (voice coils can sag over time), sorted some little cosmetic issues and will probably change the binding posts for something more substantial but overall they're pretty much without issue.

The amp is a nice little unit that I may be able to move on for around £30 and the tuner is probably going to fetch around £20 without too much effort so I've got myself a well regarded 'floorstander' monitor speaker of 60ltr volume (weighing 23kg) for the price of a night on the ale!

 I've just organised collection of a perfect pair of period stands from Oatby, Leicester which, at 12" high will position the Leaks at optimum height. I can't wait to run through some classic '70s sound once they are in position. They do look huge but the wife has given consent!

I may run them for a while and move them on, unless I really love the sound, in which case the may be 'keepers'.

Not seen this before!

Pretty good audio and video from 76. Geddy playing the 'Teardrop' bass for the encore!

Craig Charles Rush fan shocker! Great story about getting his copy of AFTK signed!

Interview starts around 1 hour 6 minute mark

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0019ygh

I made a comment on facebook the other day about this song. I said I thought it had never been played live which was a pity as I've always liked it.
I was wrong, it was played live. Here is an early 'train wreck' version before P/G was released from one of the Radio City shows



They'd ironed it out a year later though


https://youtu.be/mbWGL_1mDQI

.....because they didn't quite get all of us with the last one!
    

I like Ghost Ship but didn't like the low alcohol version at all

Shocking news this morning. Taylor dies aged 50. Speculation it was another heart-related death (according to local media reports).  Obviously he was a massive Rush fan. His loss will be felt acutely within our community.
RIP