Tales of a Rock 'n' Roll Never Was

Sadly no recording of this show has come my way, but there *is* an amazing story in connection with it. Here's how I remember it: At this point I was a regular at First Ave, thanks to their at-the-time EXTREMELY liberal policy on complimentary tickets, and this show by The Banshees was not to be missed. As related in the previous story, I had the pleasure of seeing the band nine years prior and still had fond memories of it. So I was excited about getting the chance to see them again, bonus points as I had heard that John Kline, formerly of one of my all time favorite bands, Specimen, was playing guitar. As is usual with a really great show I have no recollection of the performance itself. Thanks to The Internets I was able to find the date and set list, and Getty Images has a photo allegedly taken from said show, but none of it lives in my memory. What I *do* remember is meeting the guitar player after the show, and being disappointed that it was not, in fact, John Kline formerly

 Siousxise And The Banshees Orpheum Theater Minneapolis May 25 1986 Here's how I remember it: My then-girlfriend, Ms. Emma Rotgut, and I were stoked when we heard the news that one of the original punk bands was going to grace our fair burg with their presence.  Siouxsie and the Banshees, the band that got together for the sole purpose of disbanding after a single show in 1976, were still kicking eight years later and we were going to see them.  They were to play at the Orpheum Theater, so we had to actually purchase tickets, unlike the scads of free comps. First Ave. was known for handing out like cups of water at an all-ages show.  I have no recollection of getting the tickets. I don't think either one of us skipped school to buy them. Maybe Ma Rotgut, who worked in the same building as the ticket seller got them for us... I really can't recall at all. I really can't remember much of the lead-up to the show, except being an exited 18 year old. I remember The March Vio