HW: Brixton expectations

[J D]

Hi,
The thought of the Brixton gig has me running both hot and cold.
On the negative side - just cos various members from HW's golden age will be present doesn't automatically make the gig a great one. What's the worst "HW" gig ever performed? ..... Hawkon, Manchester 85.
Absolute bloody shambles. OK, so these guys probably only met up just before the gig and any ideas of a rehearsal are pure fantasy.
But take Ramsgate 84 with both Nik & Bob present, should have been a stormer, but alas, it was not to be.
To my mind, the success of this gig hinges on the preparation put into it.
With few exceptions, the best HW gigs has been with the current (at that time) members, who just happen to play an exceptional gig. 
If we're to get the best from someone like Lemmy's presence then we need to hear songs where he is more prominent, like The Watcher or Time We Left and not just during an encore of Silver Machine.
If Simon House is present then we need Spiral Galaxy or a full blown Assault & Battery, not just some inaudible violin during Damnation Alley.
On the positive side - Rainbow 81, with Bob, Nik & Moorcock is still one of my favs, so hopefully all my fears are unfounded.
I've still not committed to a ticket yet, as the thought of a disappointment is a painful one.
However, the thought of missing what could be a true classic is even more painful, so not doubt, the deed will be done!
Jez 
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