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My first gig I was taken to was Gary Glitter at the AECC in 1990.

I was 12. He winked at me. At the time I thought it was innocent enough lol.

First proper gig I went to was Rocket from the Crypt at The Lemon Tree. I think i was 15 or 16.

I remember this was just after a big refurbishment and they were either the first or second gig since they re-opened. The trumpet played got a little carried away and punched a hole in a ceiling tile.

Don't forget the comedy falling out the fire door at the side of the stage! That gig had everything.

While we are on that subject does anyone remember the support bad or who they were? I remember them being instrumental and perhaps European (seem to remember thinking they had accents when they spoke), but I never did find out who they were.

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This thread surely has more references to Rocket From The Crypt than any other thread, ever. I've counted three so far.

My first local gig as far as I can remember was The Rejects and Liber-8 at the old Drakes on the Castlegate, around 2000 I think. There might have been others before that but I can't remember. That was the first night I ever met Nicky Casino as well as I recall.

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This thread surely has more references to Rocket From The Crypt than any other thread, ever. I've counted three so far.

My first local gig as far as I can remember was The Rejects and Liber-8 at the old Drakes on the Castlegate, around 2000 I think. There might have been others before that but I can't remember. That was the first night I ever met Nicky Casino as well as I recall.

If we're talking local gigs.....

My first was some crap covers band in the social area at Mintlaw Academy, then a couple of early incarnations of Rescue Party many years ago. Drama department at Mintlaw Academy 8-)

Can't really remember what came first chronologically, I've been to a lot of Rescue Party (or New Dawn Era as they were called back then) early gigs, and Steven Milne/Populous early gigs many moons ago.

Remember a Battle of the Bands in Exodus back in the day, with Populous getting pipped at the Semi Final stage, and New Dawn Era coming 4th in the final. I think Diablo, 28 were among the others that night, can't remember what the band that won were called though..... :popcorn:

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If we're talking local gigs.....

My first was some crap covers band in the social area at Mintlaw Academy, then a couple of early incarnations of Rescue Party many years ago. Drama department at Mintlaw Academy 8-)

Was it by any chance the Lego Spacemen? If so I've seen videos of that gig! My old flatmate was the guitarist.

If we're going back that far, mine was DOA at Fraserburgh Academy social area.

I also religiously attended every White Deth (sic) gig in the mid 90s in the Broch, at Cheers, Leisure Centre, the Station Hotel, even the beach tea rooms. They were only a covers band but they were fucking great. Their bassist and their guitarist were both ridiculously talented, they did loads of Sabbath and stuff like that. Awesome :love:

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Was it by any chance the Lego Spacemen? If so I've seen videos of that gig! My old flatmate was the guitarist.

If we're going back that far, mine was DOA at Fraserburgh Academy social area.

I also religiously attended every White Deth (sic) gig in the mid 90s in the Broch, at Cheers, Leisure Centre, the Station Hotel, even the beach tea rooms. They were only a covers band but they were fucking great. Their bassist and their guitarist were both ridiculously talented, they did loads of Sabbath and stuff like that. Awesome :love:

Shit. I think it could have been.

Didn't think there was any possibility of anyone on here knowing of them.......

Who's your flatmate!?

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the canadian DOA?? they played fraserburgh?!!?

Nope. They were just a school band.

Shit. I think it could have been.

Didn't think there was any possibility of anyone on here knowing of them.......

Who's your flatmate!?

My old flatmate was in the original line-up of the Lego Spacemen, his name was Dale and he was later replaced by James, who actually posts on here as Jimmy Lucifer I think. The bassist Scott also posts on here as scottcoutts1 or something.

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Nope. They were just a school band.

My old flatmate was in the original line-up of the Lego Spacemen, his name was Dale and he was later replaced by James, who actually posts on here as Jimmy Lucifer I think. The bassist Scott also posts on here as scottcoutts1 or something.

Jesus - I'm in trouble - so many links...............

I couldn't even remember who was in the band to be honest, but now you've started mentioning names.......

I do remember Scott Coutts, and I think Scott Ironside (of Tunnels open mic fame) did a bit of singing for them.

All a few years older than me though. I remember one of the guys, was a pretty thin guy with really long blonde hair, but no idea what his name is!!

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Jesus - I'm in trouble - so many links...............

I couldn't even remember who was in the band to be honest, but now you've started mentioning names.......

I do remember Scott Coutts, and I think Scott Ironside (of Tunnels open mic fame) did a bit of singing for them.

All a few years older than me though. I remember one of the guys, was a pretty thin guy with really long blonde hair, but no idea what his name is!!

Probably the drummer Phil, he was amazingly good. There was a guy called Ingram from New Deer who was the singer, Greg Hurst from Maud on rythym guitar, Dale on lead guitar, Scott on bass and Phil on drums. Scott, Dale and Phil later became The Following, and later Orson, they were quite good.

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Probably the drummer Phil, he was amazingly good. There was a guy called Ingram from New Deer who was the singer, Greg Hurst from Maud on rythym guitar, Dale on lead guitar, Scott on bass and Phil on drums. Scott, Dale and Phil later became The Following, and later Orson, they were quite good.

I know Martin Ingram - he's now a lawyer in Dundee...

Don't know who the other guys are to be honest! The guy with long hair, was definitely either playing guitar or bass and doing a bit of backing vocals. I can picture him, but never knew what his name was!!

To be fair - they were all about 16 at the time, and I actually remember thinking they were pretty good... honest :D

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Probably the drummer Phil, he was amazingly good. There was a guy called Ingram from New Deer who was the singer, Greg Hurst from Maud on rythym guitar, Dale on lead guitar, Scott on bass and Phil on drums. Scott, Dale and Phil later became The Following, and later Orson, they were quite good.

Phil Palmer was (is?) an amazing drummer. I have fond memories of Orson.

My first local gig would've been Alliance (featuring Ben Weapon on drums and Justin Bloodnut) in Hatton town hall.

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