I was one of the (said to be) around 120 lead guitar players who went to the audition. Purple were a huge influence on me at the time and I just remember loving it so much jamming with the guys. I was lucky enough to be one of the 6 invited back later to the shortlist auditions, but obviously didn't get the gig - I think I looked a bit too much like Richie (had a black Strat)! But great experience anyway - and thanks to Jon for the whiskey to calm my nerves!
I correct myself. Bandit opened for PAL in Newcastle. Just looking at the photos and I think I
still have that concert ticket somewhere!!! I remember it all!
Ex-pat Geordie now living in North Carolina USA remembers seeing PAL in
Newcastle in the 70's. They opened for Hawkwind.What a night! What a memory!!
Great band and happy to find this site.
By the end of the only U.K tour,PAL was probably the best I ever played in (including The Who ).Its tragic with all that potential ,Ashton was so untogether ,and the management could not reconcile their disputes .A great loss to Rock of a worldbeater.
