(by Halfpenk)
My first ever gig (was 15). Got there early with my brother & his girlfriend. Queued for hours in the snow but worth it because there were only 5 people between me and the stage (no seats in those days!). Jools Holland was the support. The Police were late coming on and when they did Sting had his arm in a sling (was this because of one of the legendary backstage bustups??). Sting’s roadie Danny played bass cos Sting couldn’t with his arm being bad. It was quite simply awesome and can still remember it really well over 25 years later…
Neil Crud on Tudno FM
Sting’s arm was in a sling due to an injury sustained while filming Brimstone & Treacle. I know this as he told me himself!! A few of us got backstage after the gig & got stuff signed. His roadie was brilliant on that bass that night. A fabulous gig!!
I was there too was it 80 or 81?
I remember throwing snowballs and the police waving at the coach. The bobbies that is. Such a great gig. Disappointed Sting wasnt playing bass but hey ho. Top gig. Was very young and had to queue for tickets overnight in Manchester.