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I only saw SLF once with Bruce, that was in '96 when the Sex Pistols played Finsbury park, probably one of the best gigs I've ever been too! Seen SLF a few times recently, great band, good to see Ali back with the guys. I grew up listening to SLF, The Jam and a whole load of punk / new wave bands, SLF were probably one of my favourites, so you can imagine how cool it was to be invited to photograph the band and, at the last gig I went to, meet the band and take some promo shots for next years tour! Bruce signed one of my photos last year, it now takes pride of place on the wall in my music room, I get to shoot a lot of bands, but don't do the signing photo thing very often! Tony

[quote name='tombboy' post='335079' date='Nov 23 2008, 06:50 PM']Will you be at Norwich Tony? If so, come and find me after and we'll have a pint. Also, we are after someone to do some photographs during our set. PM me if interested. Cheers, Jamie.[/quote] Unfortunately that will be one of the gigs I wont be at, probably Liverpool, Leeds, Birmungham and Hammersmith! Tony

My Fender Tele bass i bought around 1980 was from the bass player from the SAlford Jets, if you're over 40 and live in Manchester you may remeber them or their loud mouthed singer, Mr Sweeny I bought an EBS head off Frankie Felix who gets around a bit and my Sei 5 string was made for Payl Turner I played John Entwistles C bass after it was bought at auction! Tony

I just got a copy of the new FTJ DVD, a First Class Return. Well worth a listen, I got to see the band on a good few dates last year and as a result, the booklet accompanying the new DVD is full of my photos (not all mine, but a good selection are) Photos aside, I enjoyed every gig I went to and will be around at a few of this years dates, not sure which yet, at least 3, maybe 4 The DVD is well worth a punt though! ... check out the photos too ;-) Tony

Hi I photographed the Paul Gilbert (ex Mr Big etc etc) gig in Manchester last night, great bass player, Craig Martini, anyone ever heard of him before? He was on it with Mr Gilbert, playing insane runs note for note with the ex Mr Big guy! This sort of gig ain't normally my bag, but enjoyed it, probably due to some great bass playing, plus, PG is a thenominal guitarist! Tony

I put this in the wrong section T

Hi I photographed the Paul Gilbert (ex Mr Big etc etc) gig in Manchester last night, great bass player, Craig Martini, anyone ever heard of him before? He was on it with Mr Gilbert, playing insane runs note for note with the ex Mr Big guy! This sort of gig ain't normally my bag, but enjoyed it, probably due to some great bass playing, plus, PG is a thenominal guitarist! Tony

Will try and get a few high (ish) res shots on here, feel free to use these as you wish! The light had a touch too much red/orange in it all day, I guess it emits a feeling of warmth? a bit of variation would have been nice, maybe some blue! First up, TM, with a little dread blur!

It's 11:05 and I'm still say drinking coffee at home, better go get on a bus! T

I'll be there, spoke to stevie today and will be photographing the day, shots should appear on here within a few hours depending on what time I get home Bald head, big bag of cameras and probably a blue t-shirt that says RACE CREW on the back (cos I got a few of them) I'll try and dig out some previous bass day shots tonight, but I got a magazine deadline that I'm working too tomorrow, so may not happen T

Nice Joe, pleased for ya mate! I'm lovin my Sei 5, but I'm getting the Nordy itch! T

My four string MIJ '75 re-issue cost me £200, BARGAIN! To have my 5 string made by Sei, according to their current pricing is around £2425 5 string T-bass is £575 is you wanna buy one Tony