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Jes,
I've just tried to count, how often I've seen Magnum live on Stage so
far. But I just can't manage the remember the exact figure. Let's put
it that way, - it must have been at least 10 to 15 times at least
since the mid eighties. However, it is a fact, that these english
Bombast-Art-Rockers celebrate their 40th band aniversary next year.
Because it's been indeed in1972, when Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin put
the baby to the christening, though it first knew how to walk in 1978
with the debut release 'Kingdom Of Madness'
The Australien born, who at some time went to Britain, has visited Germany quite a few times in the past. That's why his name ain't that unknown in Bluesrock circles. He did probably not hesitate to support Magnum, as this is the chance to introduce himself to a wider audiance. His current and fifth release 'Two Man Blues Army' is out for 2 years now. And Ashton takes the title for granted and appears live on stage only in a 2 Men version - he himself and a drummer. Yeah well, it's kinda tricky, as the way of performany is rather unusal. On one hand the music is very edgy and impressive, on the other hand there is always this feeling, that something is missing somehow. Difficult to say. - Well, let's put it that way... Ashton's Bluesrock is very melodic and unique, but I'd prefer seeing him with a full band up there. Apart from that - nothing to complain.... Gwyn
Ashton definately belongs to those kind of Blues guitarists, who show
a hell of a talent, but have not been ables so far to dig himself out
of this music business jungle. At least he's been able to draw the
attention of the Magnum fans on him for 40 minutes. And with a little
luck, he has won a few more fans - Good luck for the future - he
definately deserves it.
The Headliner
are starting their set with double sense meaning title l ‚Back To Earth’,
iwhich in our case means – back to Munich, just
But
who cares - let's put it that way... rather a smaller crowded venue,
than a large but half empty hall. The only bad thing here is, that the
stage of the Ampere is rather low, so if you don't stand right in
front of it or up on the balcony, you rather get to hear singer Bob
Catley then to see him, as he is not really tall. Also taking pictures
develops into stress due the none existing photopit and the crowded
place - but strict rules - 3 songs no flash. So best thing to
do, is, to walk up the gallery and shoot the images with a tele zoom
from up there having excellent sight onto Mr.Catley's wind blown
hairstyle and his wild gesticulation. Catley
and Clarkin are accompanied by Al
Barrow (Bass since 2011), Mark Stanway (Keyb. (1980 — 1984; 1985 —
1995; and since 2001) and Harry James (Drums since 2005).Harry is also
the drummer of engl.band Thunder, who have just reformed after a short
seperation. -
And
you don't have to tell the 500 and a few more guests twice to sing
along. Magnum are offering us a colourful spectrum of their
Backcatalogue and a solid performance. On one side it's nothing really
new (apart from the new songs) and they stick to their strategy to go
the secure way. And it does indeed, at least for all those longterm
fans, who have seen this group live on stage more than once, and for
whom this here is nothing exiting but therefore nice evening
entertainment - no more no less. And I definately belong to those
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