Which unknown Support Act did you see who later went on to become famous

[NooBHA]

1985ish Brighton Centre

UB40 supported by Simply Red.

Yeh I saw Simply Red supporting UB 40 in Barrowlands in Glasgow around that time as well

 

[Ernest]

Yeh I saw Simply Red supporting UB 40 in Barrowlands in Glasgow around that time as well

I saw Chris Hughton and Garth CROOKS on Top of the POPS. Does that COUNT ?

 

[NooBHA]

I saw Chris Hughton and Garth CROOKS on Top of the POPS. Does that COUNT ?

ROFL - They must have been supporting Chris Waddle and Glenn Hoddle I take it

 

[NooBHA]

I saw Chris Hughton and Garth CROOKS on Top of the POPS. Does that COUNT ?

Best Post of the year..........................I am going to send that to Chris..............Absolutely brilliant !!

 

[Ernest]

ROFL - They must have been supporting Chris Waddle and Glenn Hoddle I take it

It was ACTUALLY 'Chas and DAVE'

 

[NooBHA]

Ah Yes so it was

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Saw Chas and Dave support Zep at Knebworth 79, so there.

 

[Peter Grummit]

James supporting the Smiths 1985

Me too.

Also saw REM at Warwick Uni Ball 1985, in my exam room!

PG

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[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Nirvana.

They were shocking.

 

[Gordon the Gopher]

At the university (poly?), I guess it was either Grand Parade or Lewes Road, back in 1982 or 83? I'm not local so was bundled in the back of mate Charlie's mini, can't be sure if it was Theatre of Hate supporting. To be fair, it wasn't exactly the finest gig of all time, but as a 16/17 year old it was an event, I still play their album regularly, and The Cults 'Sonic Temple' is a masterpiece from their later years.

Was definitely Southern death Cult supporting Theatre of hate and I thought it was the Top Rank but could be wrong. Billy Duffy was playing guitar for Theatre of hate, hence the connection with Ian Astbury when they formed the Cult. Although SDC hailed from Bradford, Barry Jepson who played bass is now a lecturer at BIMM in Brighton. Small World!

 

[FamilyGuy]

I didn't but my elder brother saw Sparks in the early 70s in London and they were supported by the unknown band 'Queen'

My favourite support I'd never heard before were The Magic Numbers when they supported The Charlatans at Brixton a few years back (probably still a "who?" though)

I saw the Magic Number support (the great) Brian Wilson at the Dome a couple of years ago - vg

 

[Govinda Tim]

Squeeze

4th on the bill at the Top Rank Suite

On before The Radio Stars, Eddie & The Hot Rods and someone I have forgotten.

Instantly likeable!

Elvis Costello??