Don's 1976 Diary
Background
In January 1976 Slade were spending time in the UK - having returned from the USA for Christmas and New Year.
At this time, in the UK Don owned two properties: A flat in Platt's Lane, Hampstead, London and another in Lime Tree Avenue, Wolverhampton. (When Don was in the UK he would split his time between the two properties).
In April 1976 Slade returned to the US. Don initially stayed in a hotel - before renting a flat on East 24th Street (from a friend of Swinn's girlfriend Jackie). Don stayed there until the band left to return to the UK on 2 August 1976.
Don's 1976 Timeline
1 January 1976 - In UK
5 April 1976 - Slade leave for Los Angeles, USA
2 August 1976 - Slade depart JFK Airport in New York, USA to return to UK
3 August 1976 - Slade arrive back in UK at Heathrow
31 August 1976 - Slade started recording the 'Whatever Happened To Slade' album at Advision Studios in London.
In January 1976 Slade were spending time in the UK - having returned from the USA for Christmas and New Year.
At this time, in the UK Don owned two properties: A flat in Platt's Lane, Hampstead, London and another in Lime Tree Avenue, Wolverhampton. (When Don was in the UK he would split his time between the two properties).
In April 1976 Slade returned to the US. Don initially stayed in a hotel - before renting a flat on East 24th Street (from a friend of Swinn's girlfriend Jackie). Don stayed there until the band left to return to the UK on 2 August 1976.
Don's 1976 Timeline
1 January 1976 - In UK
5 April 1976 - Slade leave for Los Angeles, USA
2 August 1976 - Slade depart JFK Airport in New York, USA to return to UK
3 August 1976 - Slade arrive back in UK at Heathrow
31 August 1976 - Slade started recording the 'Whatever Happened To Slade' album at Advision Studios in London.
2nd January 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till lunchtime. Received a card from Mitch in New York (our American lighting designer) advertising his company - with a photo of us on stage on the front.
I went shopping in, Kings Road and Oxford St.
Jim Lea rang to make arrangements to go and see Bad Company tomorrow night.
I took my broken dining room chairs back to the shop where I bought them - Sophisto-Cat - to be replaced.
Film ‘76’ was on with Liza Minelli, Gene Hackman & Burt Reynolds.
Watched ‘Waterloo Bridge’.
3rd January 1976
Got up at 10:00am. Cleaned up and waited for Jim to pick me up for the Bad Company show at Olympia..... Chas and Nod were also there.
We all went out to eat afterwards.
Stayed in bed ‘till lunchtime. Received a card from Mitch in New York (our American lighting designer) advertising his company - with a photo of us on stage on the front.
I went shopping in, Kings Road and Oxford St.
Jim Lea rang to make arrangements to go and see Bad Company tomorrow night.
I took my broken dining room chairs back to the shop where I bought them - Sophisto-Cat - to be replaced.
Film ‘76’ was on with Liza Minelli, Gene Hackman & Burt Reynolds.
Watched ‘Waterloo Bridge’.
3rd January 1976
Got up at 10:00am. Cleaned up and waited for Jim to pick me up for the Bad Company show at Olympia..... Chas and Nod were also there.
We all went out to eat afterwards.
4th January 1976
Dad called to say that my car tax needed renewing.
Found I had a leak from my bedroom ceiling..............
Dave Donovan rang about going to Premier Drums on Tuesday.
Relaxed all day and watched ‘The World about Us’ & ‘Bridges at Toko-Ri’ with Micky Rooney & Grace Kelly &
‘Brief Encounter’ with Richard Burton & Sophia Loren.
5th January 1976
I called Colin Newman about paying tax on my royalty cheque.
Went to the office, Chas was out, had tea with John Steel.
Came home to relax - Swinn called me from New York (he was living there with girlfriend Jackie). I agreed to pick him up from Heathrow as he was flying home.
Called Dave Donovan to say I wouldn’t be able to go to Premier Drums.
Charlie (sound guy) called to say Jim's guitars had been stolen from the John Birch (guitar maker) workshop.....
Swinn had landed early from New York and would wait for me in the office.....
Sturico Security ????? called me about going to Black Sabbath and James Brown concerts.
Dad called to say that my car tax needed renewing.
Found I had a leak from my bedroom ceiling..............
Dave Donovan rang about going to Premier Drums on Tuesday.
Relaxed all day and watched ‘The World about Us’ & ‘Bridges at Toko-Ri’ with Micky Rooney & Grace Kelly &
‘Brief Encounter’ with Richard Burton & Sophia Loren.
5th January 1976
I called Colin Newman about paying tax on my royalty cheque.
Went to the office, Chas was out, had tea with John Steel.
Came home to relax - Swinn called me from New York (he was living there with girlfriend Jackie). I agreed to pick him up from Heathrow as he was flying home.
Called Dave Donovan to say I wouldn’t be able to go to Premier Drums.
Charlie (sound guy) called to say Jim's guitars had been stolen from the John Birch (guitar maker) workshop.....
Swinn had landed early from New York and would wait for me in the office.....
Sturico Security ????? called me about going to Black Sabbath and James Brown concerts.
6th January 1976
The ‘Security’ firm called to say I was OK for the Black Sabbath concert......
Went over my accounts with Colin before going to the office. Swinn was there. Listened to the ‘reformed’ Animals tapes.
Swinn went to Nod's....... Nod then called me to go over to his place. Leandra fixed us all dinner.
Watched a video of ‘Let It Be’ before Swinn and myself came back to my place.....
7th January 1976
I got up at 07:30am to go to the dentist for a check up and ‘new’ fillings.
Arranged with Chas’s house keeper, Betty Skipper, that she also come over to also clean my place on a regular basis.
I was notified about my new telephone no.
Richard Dreyfuss was being interviewed on ‘Today’....... ‘633 Squadron’ was on afterwards.
I heard the James Brown concert that I intended going to had been cancelled......
We spent the evening at Jim's place in Highgate..... Swinn let me know that Chas had passed his driving test (4th attempt)!!
8th January 1976
Frank Lea called for directions to Hammersmith?
Nothing on all day.
I watched ‘T.O.T.P’s.
Went to the pub.
9th January 1976
Got up at 07:00am cleaned up to go to the dentist.
Went to Hampstead to get Karolyn's birthday present.
Swinn and myself drove back to Wolverhampton went for a drink at H’s house.
Dropped Swinn home, I went to Mom and Dad's, then to see my brother Derek, his wife Chris and my nephew Ian.
Drove to my place to clean up. Ran out of petrol on my way. Dad had to drive out to me with some........
Nod called me to say the new single was either going to be ‘Lets Call It Quits’ or ‘I’ll Scratch Your Back’..... Everyone at Polydor was behind ‘Quits’.
10th January 1976
Spoke to Chas who said no one at Polydor had said anything ‘bout Nods lyrics on ‘Quits’ ?
Also they weren't that over the moon about, ‘Scratch’......
I cleaned up, listened to Martha Reeves on ‘My Top 12’
I went to Mom and Dad's for a while.
Charlie picked me up for the surprise birthday party for Karolyn.
Charlie dropped me home after a great evening.....
11th January 1976
I was awake at 05:30am.
Got ready to get the train back to London.
Relaxed all day and had an early night......
12th January 1976
I stayed in bed until 13:00.??????
Spoke to ‘H’ everything was fixed for the ‘Black Sabbath’ concert.
Swinn called to say we were meeting the ‘film’ people on Wednesday.
Relaxed all day. Swinn's girlfriend Jackie called from New York saying there was lots of messages for him ????????
13th January 1976
I was awake 09:30am
My phone number was supposed to be changed. It wasn’t.......
Swinn called to see if he could stay here tonight.
I went to Colin's to drop some investment papers off.
Went to the office to listen to the first ‘cut’ of the album.
Swinn and myself went to the ‘Sabbath’ concert. Brian May & Roger Taylor were also there. We all went out to eat with Tony Iommi and the Sabbath crew.......
14th January 1976
I got up at 11:00am.
Made my way to the office to meet the ‘film’ people who are going to make the ‘promo’ film for ‘Quits’.
Came home after Swinn and myself relaxed all evening, Swinn watching football on TV................
15th January 1976
I heard Swinn leaving for the, office.
I made sure Dave Donovan hadn’t taken my drums to have ‘pig-skins’ put on them...??????
I met Swinn at the office.
Called, Brian May, spoke to his partner Chrissie, we’ll all go out on Saturday to eat....
Met Swinn at the office. From there we went to meet Nod and Leandra to go and see ‘Billy’ with Michael Crawford.
We all went out for a Chinese after. Nod & Leandra caught a cab home.....
Swinn and myself drove back to my place.....
16th January 1976
I got up at 09:00am. Got ready to go for a hair cut.
Another appointment at the dentist.
Nod & Jim were on ‘Round Table’ on Radio One.
Received photos from Olympia ??????
Swinn and myself spent the evening at the Speakeasy club in London drinking with Jeff Beck.
17th January 1976
I stayed in bed until 10:00am.
Jim called to make arrangements for tonight.....
Steve Megson called about doing drawings for ‘Bibble Brick’ the children's book I’ve written.....
We all went out to eat Japanese food (Jim, Lou, Brian, Chrissie, Mari & myself.). Freddie’s “girlfriend” Mary was also there........
We all went back to Jim's flat for coffee. We drove home, Brian followed us till he knew were he was.....
18th January 1976
I was woken by a strange phone call from the States ????????
Went shopping round the West End. Saw a woman get run over on Kensington High St........
Came home, relaxed, watched ‘A Walk In The Spring Rain’ with Anthony Quinn & Ingrid Bergman.
A play called ‘Red Letter Day’ was on TV before going to bed.
19th January 1976
I received my X Rays from New York (when I broke my finger).
Went to buy clothes in the West End.
Swinn and Tex ??????? came round - we all went out to eat....
20th January 1976
John Steel called from the office for Swinn.
Went shopping. Leandra called to invite us over for dinner.
Spent the evening at Nod's place eating and drinking.........
21st January 1976
Got up at 06:00am cleaned up.
Swinn and myself picked Nod & Jim up to drive to Windsor. Met H, filmed the ‘promo’ film for ‘Lets Call It Quits’ (with all the mirrors).
Dropped everyone home. Swinn and myself came back to my place. Watched 'Morecambe & Wise’ & a programme about Concorde.
I went to bed, leaving Swinn watching football.
The ‘Security’ firm called to say I was OK for the Black Sabbath concert......
Went over my accounts with Colin before going to the office. Swinn was there. Listened to the ‘reformed’ Animals tapes.
Swinn went to Nod's....... Nod then called me to go over to his place. Leandra fixed us all dinner.
Watched a video of ‘Let It Be’ before Swinn and myself came back to my place.....
7th January 1976
I got up at 07:30am to go to the dentist for a check up and ‘new’ fillings.
Arranged with Chas’s house keeper, Betty Skipper, that she also come over to also clean my place on a regular basis.
I was notified about my new telephone no.
Richard Dreyfuss was being interviewed on ‘Today’....... ‘633 Squadron’ was on afterwards.
I heard the James Brown concert that I intended going to had been cancelled......
We spent the evening at Jim's place in Highgate..... Swinn let me know that Chas had passed his driving test (4th attempt)!!
8th January 1976
Frank Lea called for directions to Hammersmith?
Nothing on all day.
I watched ‘T.O.T.P’s.
Went to the pub.
9th January 1976
Got up at 07:00am cleaned up to go to the dentist.
Went to Hampstead to get Karolyn's birthday present.
Swinn and myself drove back to Wolverhampton went for a drink at H’s house.
Dropped Swinn home, I went to Mom and Dad's, then to see my brother Derek, his wife Chris and my nephew Ian.
Drove to my place to clean up. Ran out of petrol on my way. Dad had to drive out to me with some........
Nod called me to say the new single was either going to be ‘Lets Call It Quits’ or ‘I’ll Scratch Your Back’..... Everyone at Polydor was behind ‘Quits’.
10th January 1976
Spoke to Chas who said no one at Polydor had said anything ‘bout Nods lyrics on ‘Quits’ ?
Also they weren't that over the moon about, ‘Scratch’......
I cleaned up, listened to Martha Reeves on ‘My Top 12’
I went to Mom and Dad's for a while.
Charlie picked me up for the surprise birthday party for Karolyn.
Charlie dropped me home after a great evening.....
11th January 1976
I was awake at 05:30am.
Got ready to get the train back to London.
Relaxed all day and had an early night......
12th January 1976
I stayed in bed until 13:00.??????
Spoke to ‘H’ everything was fixed for the ‘Black Sabbath’ concert.
Swinn called to say we were meeting the ‘film’ people on Wednesday.
Relaxed all day. Swinn's girlfriend Jackie called from New York saying there was lots of messages for him ????????
13th January 1976
I was awake 09:30am
My phone number was supposed to be changed. It wasn’t.......
Swinn called to see if he could stay here tonight.
I went to Colin's to drop some investment papers off.
Went to the office to listen to the first ‘cut’ of the album.
Swinn and myself went to the ‘Sabbath’ concert. Brian May & Roger Taylor were also there. We all went out to eat with Tony Iommi and the Sabbath crew.......
14th January 1976
I got up at 11:00am.
Made my way to the office to meet the ‘film’ people who are going to make the ‘promo’ film for ‘Quits’.
Came home after Swinn and myself relaxed all evening, Swinn watching football on TV................
15th January 1976
I heard Swinn leaving for the, office.
I made sure Dave Donovan hadn’t taken my drums to have ‘pig-skins’ put on them...??????
I met Swinn at the office.
Called, Brian May, spoke to his partner Chrissie, we’ll all go out on Saturday to eat....
Met Swinn at the office. From there we went to meet Nod and Leandra to go and see ‘Billy’ with Michael Crawford.
We all went out for a Chinese after. Nod & Leandra caught a cab home.....
Swinn and myself drove back to my place.....
16th January 1976
I got up at 09:00am. Got ready to go for a hair cut.
Another appointment at the dentist.
Nod & Jim were on ‘Round Table’ on Radio One.
Received photos from Olympia ??????
Swinn and myself spent the evening at the Speakeasy club in London drinking with Jeff Beck.
17th January 1976
I stayed in bed until 10:00am.
Jim called to make arrangements for tonight.....
Steve Megson called about doing drawings for ‘Bibble Brick’ the children's book I’ve written.....
We all went out to eat Japanese food (Jim, Lou, Brian, Chrissie, Mari & myself.). Freddie’s “girlfriend” Mary was also there........
We all went back to Jim's flat for coffee. We drove home, Brian followed us till he knew were he was.....
18th January 1976
I was woken by a strange phone call from the States ????????
Went shopping round the West End. Saw a woman get run over on Kensington High St........
Came home, relaxed, watched ‘A Walk In The Spring Rain’ with Anthony Quinn & Ingrid Bergman.
A play called ‘Red Letter Day’ was on TV before going to bed.
19th January 1976
I received my X Rays from New York (when I broke my finger).
Went to buy clothes in the West End.
Swinn and Tex ??????? came round - we all went out to eat....
20th January 1976
John Steel called from the office for Swinn.
Went shopping. Leandra called to invite us over for dinner.
Spent the evening at Nod's place eating and drinking.........
21st January 1976
Got up at 06:00am cleaned up.
Swinn and myself picked Nod & Jim up to drive to Windsor. Met H, filmed the ‘promo’ film for ‘Lets Call It Quits’ (with all the mirrors).
Dropped everyone home. Swinn and myself came back to my place. Watched 'Morecambe & Wise’ & a programme about Concorde.
I went to bed, leaving Swinn watching football.
The 'Let's Call It Quits' video (with Mirrors) - recorded on 21 January 1976
22nd January 1976
Relaxed all day, hanging pictures.
Queen were still No 1 (Bohemian Rhapsody).
23rd January 1976
Got up 11:30am.
Got ready to drive back to Wolverhampton,
Got to Mom & Dad's, went to see Derek, Chris & Ian.
Relaxed all evening.
24th January 1976
I got up at 11:00am.
Dave Donovan called to see if I wanted to go to ’Drumland’ in Birmingham. I didn’t have time....
Spent the evening at Karolyn's party.
25th January 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till lunchtime.
Went to Mom & Dad's for dinner.
Relaxed at my place playing records.
25th January 1976
Got up 09:00am. Arranged to pick Swinn up. Nod would pick him up as he didn’t know the way to the rehearsal place.
Spent all day rehearsing ??????
I had dinner at Mom & Dad's.....
Came home to my place.
27th January 1976
I got up at 09:00 am.
Got ready for another rehearsal day.
Picked Haden up.
Spent all day rehearsing
Nod paid me money he owed me ??
Relaxed all night and watched ‘Fawlty Towers’ ..... ‘OGWT’ with Supertramp & Yes...... I TURNED IT OFF.................
28th January 1976
Spent all day rehearsing again.....
Spent the night at Sister Carol’s and her husband Gel’s playing them the new album.
Came home to bed.....
29th January 1976
Got up at 09:45am.
Spent all day rehearsing.
Had dinner at Haden & Dave's.
Watched TV all night at my place.
30th January 1976
Got up at 11:00am. Frank Lea came round trying to sell me jeans....... I pushed him out of the door.............
Jim called to borrow a TV ??????
Spent the night at Derek, Chris’s + Ian's......
31st January 1976
Swinn called to say Nod and myself were doing record promotion up the North of England next week......
Arranged to have my car serviced....
Listened to ‘My Top 12’ with Ralph McTell.
Haden, Dave and myself had a great night together at a pub.
Relaxed all day, hanging pictures.
Queen were still No 1 (Bohemian Rhapsody).
23rd January 1976
Got up 11:30am.
Got ready to drive back to Wolverhampton,
Got to Mom & Dad's, went to see Derek, Chris & Ian.
Relaxed all evening.
24th January 1976
I got up at 11:00am.
Dave Donovan called to see if I wanted to go to ’Drumland’ in Birmingham. I didn’t have time....
Spent the evening at Karolyn's party.
25th January 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till lunchtime.
Went to Mom & Dad's for dinner.
Relaxed at my place playing records.
25th January 1976
Got up 09:00am. Arranged to pick Swinn up. Nod would pick him up as he didn’t know the way to the rehearsal place.
Spent all day rehearsing ??????
I had dinner at Mom & Dad's.....
Came home to my place.
27th January 1976
I got up at 09:00 am.
Got ready for another rehearsal day.
Picked Haden up.
Spent all day rehearsing
Nod paid me money he owed me ??
Relaxed all night and watched ‘Fawlty Towers’ ..... ‘OGWT’ with Supertramp & Yes...... I TURNED IT OFF.................
28th January 1976
Spent all day rehearsing again.....
Spent the night at Sister Carol’s and her husband Gel’s playing them the new album.
Came home to bed.....
29th January 1976
Got up at 09:45am.
Spent all day rehearsing.
Had dinner at Haden & Dave's.
Watched TV all night at my place.
30th January 1976
Got up at 11:00am. Frank Lea came round trying to sell me jeans....... I pushed him out of the door.............
Jim called to borrow a TV ??????
Spent the night at Derek, Chris’s + Ian's......
31st January 1976
Swinn called to say Nod and myself were doing record promotion up the North of England next week......
Arranged to have my car serviced....
Listened to ‘My Top 12’ with Ralph McTell.
Haden, Dave and myself had a great night together at a pub.
2nd February 1976
Dad gave me a wake up call at 07:30am.
Cleaned up and waited for Swinn to pick me up - we then drove for Nod.
Drove to Manchester. Gary from Polydor met us off the M6. Spent a few hours doing radio and press interviews.
Checked in our hotel, cleaned up and drove to Sheffield for more radio and press interviews.
Drove back to our hotel in Manchester and had a few drinks with DJ Andy Peebles.
3rd February 1976
I got up 07:30am. I found I had no shaving foam, rough appearance today...............
Lots more radio and press interviews before driving to Wolverhampton to H’s - we all met there and drove to London to record the ‘backing track’ at Advision Studios for what song ?...... later.
It’s for ‘T,O,T,P,s’....... ‘Lets Call It Quits’.
Drove to my flat in Platt's Lane, Hampstead, after.
4th February 1976
I was up when my alarm went off at 06:00am.
Couldn’t shave again, still no foam.........
Met everyone at the Portman Hotel to drive into of London to record ‘Supersonic’. From there we drove to BBC into Shepard's Bush for ‘T.O.T.P's'.
Rehearsed all day and did more interviews.
I relaxed in the dressing room while the others went to eat..
After recording the show, we all drove to Leeds. Checked in our hotel and had drinks in Swinn's room before going to bed.
5th February 1976
Didn’t hear my morning call. Swinn woke me, I had to rush and get ready........
Did two radio shows, one in Leeds and one in Newcastle. Also, ‘Geordie Scene’ with Dave Eager.
We then drove to Glasgow. Checked in the Albany Hotel.... Met Ronnie Simpson there (our old agent from the ‘60’s).
Drank all night in the hotel bar. Came to bed.
6th February 1976
I was awake, 09:00, Cleaned up and met everyone for, breakfast.
Did, radio and press interviews and a, TV show before driving back to, London.
7th February 1976
I was up at 06:30am. Cleaned up and made my way to Capitol Radio in Euston Rd to be interviewed on the ‘Kerry Juby Show’...... Nod and Swinn were LATE........
Afterwards, Swinn dropped me in South Molton St to buy some shoes.. I walked back to Platts Lane from the West End. 5 miles!!!!
Relaxed and watched ‘Parkinson’ with Elton John & Michael Caine.
Dad gave me a wake up call at 07:30am.
Cleaned up and waited for Swinn to pick me up - we then drove for Nod.
Drove to Manchester. Gary from Polydor met us off the M6. Spent a few hours doing radio and press interviews.
Checked in our hotel, cleaned up and drove to Sheffield for more radio and press interviews.
Drove back to our hotel in Manchester and had a few drinks with DJ Andy Peebles.
3rd February 1976
I got up 07:30am. I found I had no shaving foam, rough appearance today...............
Lots more radio and press interviews before driving to Wolverhampton to H’s - we all met there and drove to London to record the ‘backing track’ at Advision Studios for what song ?...... later.
It’s for ‘T,O,T,P,s’....... ‘Lets Call It Quits’.
Drove to my flat in Platt's Lane, Hampstead, after.
4th February 1976
I was up when my alarm went off at 06:00am.
Couldn’t shave again, still no foam.........
Met everyone at the Portman Hotel to drive into of London to record ‘Supersonic’. From there we drove to BBC into Shepard's Bush for ‘T.O.T.P's'.
Rehearsed all day and did more interviews.
I relaxed in the dressing room while the others went to eat..
After recording the show, we all drove to Leeds. Checked in our hotel and had drinks in Swinn's room before going to bed.
5th February 1976
Didn’t hear my morning call. Swinn woke me, I had to rush and get ready........
Did two radio shows, one in Leeds and one in Newcastle. Also, ‘Geordie Scene’ with Dave Eager.
We then drove to Glasgow. Checked in the Albany Hotel.... Met Ronnie Simpson there (our old agent from the ‘60’s).
Drank all night in the hotel bar. Came to bed.
6th February 1976
I was awake, 09:00, Cleaned up and met everyone for, breakfast.
Did, radio and press interviews and a, TV show before driving back to, London.
7th February 1976
I was up at 06:30am. Cleaned up and made my way to Capitol Radio in Euston Rd to be interviewed on the ‘Kerry Juby Show’...... Nod and Swinn were LATE........
Afterwards, Swinn dropped me in South Molton St to buy some shoes.. I walked back to Platts Lane from the West End. 5 miles!!!!
Relaxed and watched ‘Parkinson’ with Elton John & Michael Caine.
8th February 1976
Relaxed all day and played records............ Arranged a pick up time with Swinn for tomorrow.
9th February 1976
I got up at 07:00am, cleaned up and waited for Swinn to pick me up.
We drove to the TV studios to rehearse and record ‘Supersonic’.
Nod and myself had a few drinks with Chas and listened to the edited version of the ‘Nobody’s Fool’ single for America.
Relaxed all day and played records............ Arranged a pick up time with Swinn for tomorrow.
9th February 1976
I got up at 07:00am, cleaned up and waited for Swinn to pick me up.
We drove to the TV studios to rehearse and record ‘Supersonic’.
Nod and myself had a few drinks with Chas and listened to the edited version of the ‘Nobody’s Fool’ single for America.
Slade recorded Supersonic on 9th February 1976.
10th February 1976
I slept until 13:00.
Called the office for the chart position. We were No.25.............
I was given lots of appointments for press interviews.
Dave & Jim were also doing a lot of interviews at the Albany Hotel in Birmingham............
Watched ‘Fawlty Towers’ before going to at bed 23:00pm.
11th February 1976
Stayed in bed until 12:00pm.
John Steel (Chas’s assistant) called to say the US tour had been postponed as only a few dates were in. We may change agents over there.
Drove to Birmingham to record radio interviews Drove to Mom & Dads to stay the night.
12th February 1976
I was up at 08:00am. I cleaned up. Nod picked me up to drive to London....
Met everyone at the Portman Hotel to do a promo film with Mike Mansfield for ‘Nobody’s Fool' with the two girl singers.
We then went for an interview at Radio London.
I went home to relax for the rest of the day.
I slept until 13:00.
Called the office for the chart position. We were No.25.............
I was given lots of appointments for press interviews.
Dave & Jim were also doing a lot of interviews at the Albany Hotel in Birmingham............
Watched ‘Fawlty Towers’ before going to at bed 23:00pm.
11th February 1976
Stayed in bed until 12:00pm.
John Steel (Chas’s assistant) called to say the US tour had been postponed as only a few dates were in. We may change agents over there.
Drove to Birmingham to record radio interviews Drove to Mom & Dads to stay the night.
12th February 1976
I was up at 08:00am. I cleaned up. Nod picked me up to drive to London....
Met everyone at the Portman Hotel to do a promo film with Mike Mansfield for ‘Nobody’s Fool' with the two girl singers.
We then went for an interview at Radio London.
I went home to relax for the rest of the day.
13th February 1976
I was up at 10:00. Cleaned up and met everyone at the Portman Hotel....
Went to the LWT TV studios to record ‘Saturday Scene’.
Made my way home and watched ‘Steptoe & Son’ & 'Oscar Peterson’s Piano Party’ with Lynsey De Paul & Rick Wakeman.
14th February 1976
I was up at 09:30am.
Went to the West End for a haircut at ‘Harry’s’ (he designed Jimmy Hendrix’s hair style).
Relaxed the rest of the day and watched ’Dracula Has Risen From The Grave’.
16th February 1976
Swinn called to say H’s Mom had died today.....
Spent the day at Pye Studios with Dave Donovan's band.....
17th February 1976
I rang the office to find out ‘Quits’ was No 7.....
Later on, found out the computer that analyses the charts was wrong and we were really No 18........
Watched ‘OGWT’ with Crosby & Nash & Gilscot Heron & Ray Coleman’ editor of the Melody Maker - it was their 50th anniversary. Genesis were live in the studio.
18th February 1976
Got up 07:30am.
Cleaned up and waited for Jim to arrive, then the others. We drove to record, ‘T.O.T.P’s’..... Nod was late.....
After recording the show I came home to relax and watch ‘Freddie Starr’ on TV.
19th February 1976
Dad called to say he’d got flowers for ‘H’s Moms funeral.....
I drove back to Wolverhampton. Had dinner at Mom & Dad’s
Came back to my place and went to bed.
I was up at 10:00. Cleaned up and met everyone at the Portman Hotel....
Went to the LWT TV studios to record ‘Saturday Scene’.
Made my way home and watched ‘Steptoe & Son’ & 'Oscar Peterson’s Piano Party’ with Lynsey De Paul & Rick Wakeman.
14th February 1976
I was up at 09:30am.
Went to the West End for a haircut at ‘Harry’s’ (he designed Jimmy Hendrix’s hair style).
Relaxed the rest of the day and watched ’Dracula Has Risen From The Grave’.
16th February 1976
Swinn called to say H’s Mom had died today.....
Spent the day at Pye Studios with Dave Donovan's band.....
17th February 1976
I rang the office to find out ‘Quits’ was No 7.....
Later on, found out the computer that analyses the charts was wrong and we were really No 18........
Watched ‘OGWT’ with Crosby & Nash & Gilscot Heron & Ray Coleman’ editor of the Melody Maker - it was their 50th anniversary. Genesis were live in the studio.
18th February 1976
Got up 07:30am.
Cleaned up and waited for Jim to arrive, then the others. We drove to record, ‘T.O.T.P’s’..... Nod was late.....
After recording the show I came home to relax and watch ‘Freddie Starr’ on TV.
19th February 1976
Dad called to say he’d got flowers for ‘H’s Moms funeral.....
I drove back to Wolverhampton. Had dinner at Mom & Dad’s
Came back to my place and went to bed.
20th February 1976
I got up 09:30am - cleaned up.
Went to H’s Moms funeral. We all went back to H’s Mom & Dad’s house
I came home to my place.....
21st February 1976
I slept until 12:00.
Dave Donovan rang to say Andy Fairweather Lowe was on in Worcester.
I drove to their house...... Saw the, show. had tea at their place before driving home.
22nd February 1976
I got up, 12:30.
Relaxed all day and had a Take-Away Chinese.
Swinn called to say rehearsals were off tomorrow.
24th February 1976
Rehearsed all day...................
25th February 1976
Rehearsed all day........................
26th February 1976
Rehearsed all day.........................
28th February 1976
I followed the band's Rolls Royce to record a radio show in Birmingham.
I then drove to London - getting stuck in traffic on the M1....
Watched ’Gunfight At The OK Coral’.
29th February 1976
Haden picked me up to go and record the backing track for ‘Quits’ for the 'Jimmy Saville Show’
‘C’mon Feel The Noize’ was on radio It was No1 in 1973.
‘Peter Pan’ was on TV with Mia Farrow.
I got up 09:30am - cleaned up.
Went to H’s Moms funeral. We all went back to H’s Mom & Dad’s house
I came home to my place.....
21st February 1976
I slept until 12:00.
Dave Donovan rang to say Andy Fairweather Lowe was on in Worcester.
I drove to their house...... Saw the, show. had tea at their place before driving home.
22nd February 1976
I got up, 12:30.
Relaxed all day and had a Take-Away Chinese.
Swinn called to say rehearsals were off tomorrow.
24th February 1976
Rehearsed all day...................
25th February 1976
Rehearsed all day........................
26th February 1976
Rehearsed all day.........................
28th February 1976
I followed the band's Rolls Royce to record a radio show in Birmingham.
I then drove to London - getting stuck in traffic on the M1....
Watched ’Gunfight At The OK Coral’.
29th February 1976
Haden picked me up to go and record the backing track for ‘Quits’ for the 'Jimmy Saville Show’
‘C’mon Feel The Noize’ was on radio It was No1 in 1973.
‘Peter Pan’ was on TV with Mia Farrow.
1st March 1976
I was up at 10:00am, waited for Charlie to pick me up. Drove to De Lane Lea studios to record the ‘backing’ track.
Haden dropped Jim & myself at my place for Louise to pick him up to drive back to Wolverhampton.
Dave Donovan's friends from ‘Rock Rebellion’ invited me to the studio they were recording at.
Spent the evening there.
Came home to bed at 04:15am.
2nd March 1976
I got up 09:00am. Cleaned up.
Rang the office for the chart position, they would call me back..... They called and said it had gone down to No 15.....
Swinn & Nod arrived to pick me up to drive to Ipswich for a radio interview with Andy Archer. Did some press before driving back to London.
Watched Rory Gallagher on ‘O.G.W.T.'
3rd March 1976
I was up at 07:00 am.
Jim came to my place for pick up.
I had to pay a $30 bill to the hospital in New York (for the X-ray on my broken finger).
Charlie picked us up to drive to the TV studio to rehearse and record ‘The Jimmy Savile Show’
A bloke from ‘Rose-Morris’ (Ludwig suppliers) took me for lunch.
Chas was at the TV show - he took us all out to eat at Tramp’s. He was going to the States tomorrow.
I got home to bed.
4th March 1976
I was up at 07:00am. Cleaned up to meet everyone at the Portman Hotel. We drove to Heathrow to fly to Amsterdam. Polydor met us and drove us to the TV studio in Hilversum.
We recorded two ‘slots’ for Top-Pop.
We drove back to Amsterdam to fly back to London - H flew to Birmingham.......
Collected my car from the Portman Hotel.
Drove home to relax for the evening.
5th March 1976
Haden called to let me know what time he would pick me up for ‘Rose-Morris’.
Haden, Nod & myself had a look at their new range of Ludwig drums. Nod bought a guitar.
Came home to relax and watch TV..... Played music all night instead....
6th March 1976
Relaxed all morning and watched ‘Supersonic’.
Spent all day playing music much to the disdain of neighbours......
7th March 1976
Stayed in bed until 13:00pm. Went to the West End to see that new film ‘Jaws’.
Came home to watch ‘Girl In My Soup’ with Peter Sellers.
8th March 1976
Susie Ching (Chas’s secretary) called about going out with him????. I would call back.
Tony Garland (Polydor promotion guy) arrived, we made our way to Nod's house to go to a party.
I got home.
9th March 1976
Stayed in bed until 13:00pm.
Watched Cassius Clay on Eamon Andrews Show on telly.
Nod's wife Leandra called to see if I wanted to go to go out for dinner tomorrow with Tony Garland.
O.G.W.T. was on with Focus, Stackridge, Jackson Brown and Bob Dylan...... Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) was interviewed.
10th March 1976
Leandra called to see if I’d see the Arrows’ (pop group) TV show ‘cause our film was on.................
I wrote to Ludwig in Chicago to order some ‘Tom-Tom’s.
11th March 1976
Went shopping in the West End.
Spent the day at ‘Rose Morris’ with Haden.
Relaxed all day and watched ‘Before Winter Comes’ with David Niven.
12th March 1976
I was up at 10:00am. Got ready to go for a haircut......
Met Roy Wood in the West End, he invited me to the studio were he was working.............
Geoff from Rose Morris rang to see about drum-sticks and Carl Palmer' s (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) large bass drum that was for sale........
Watched David Cassidy on the Russell Harty show.
13th March 1976
Watched ‘Supersonic’ with Alex Harvey Band, The Rubettes, Barry Ryan, Golden Earring & Gary Glitter.
Watched ‘Night Of The Prowler’.
14th March 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:45pm.
Drove to see ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest’.
Came home and watched ’When Eight bells Toll’
15th March 1976
The builder came in to finish off painting and decorating.......
Haden called to say he wasn’t happy as he had to write Jim Lea’s fan club letter for him.....
Relaxed all day and evening.
I was up at 10:00am, waited for Charlie to pick me up. Drove to De Lane Lea studios to record the ‘backing’ track.
Haden dropped Jim & myself at my place for Louise to pick him up to drive back to Wolverhampton.
Dave Donovan's friends from ‘Rock Rebellion’ invited me to the studio they were recording at.
Spent the evening there.
Came home to bed at 04:15am.
2nd March 1976
I got up 09:00am. Cleaned up.
Rang the office for the chart position, they would call me back..... They called and said it had gone down to No 15.....
Swinn & Nod arrived to pick me up to drive to Ipswich for a radio interview with Andy Archer. Did some press before driving back to London.
Watched Rory Gallagher on ‘O.G.W.T.'
3rd March 1976
I was up at 07:00 am.
Jim came to my place for pick up.
I had to pay a $30 bill to the hospital in New York (for the X-ray on my broken finger).
Charlie picked us up to drive to the TV studio to rehearse and record ‘The Jimmy Savile Show’
A bloke from ‘Rose-Morris’ (Ludwig suppliers) took me for lunch.
Chas was at the TV show - he took us all out to eat at Tramp’s. He was going to the States tomorrow.
I got home to bed.
4th March 1976
I was up at 07:00am. Cleaned up to meet everyone at the Portman Hotel. We drove to Heathrow to fly to Amsterdam. Polydor met us and drove us to the TV studio in Hilversum.
We recorded two ‘slots’ for Top-Pop.
We drove back to Amsterdam to fly back to London - H flew to Birmingham.......
Collected my car from the Portman Hotel.
Drove home to relax for the evening.
5th March 1976
Haden called to let me know what time he would pick me up for ‘Rose-Morris’.
Haden, Nod & myself had a look at their new range of Ludwig drums. Nod bought a guitar.
Came home to relax and watch TV..... Played music all night instead....
6th March 1976
Relaxed all morning and watched ‘Supersonic’.
Spent all day playing music much to the disdain of neighbours......
7th March 1976
Stayed in bed until 13:00pm. Went to the West End to see that new film ‘Jaws’.
Came home to watch ‘Girl In My Soup’ with Peter Sellers.
8th March 1976
Susie Ching (Chas’s secretary) called about going out with him????. I would call back.
Tony Garland (Polydor promotion guy) arrived, we made our way to Nod's house to go to a party.
I got home.
9th March 1976
Stayed in bed until 13:00pm.
Watched Cassius Clay on Eamon Andrews Show on telly.
Nod's wife Leandra called to see if I wanted to go to go out for dinner tomorrow with Tony Garland.
O.G.W.T. was on with Focus, Stackridge, Jackson Brown and Bob Dylan...... Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) was interviewed.
10th March 1976
Leandra called to see if I’d see the Arrows’ (pop group) TV show ‘cause our film was on.................
I wrote to Ludwig in Chicago to order some ‘Tom-Tom’s.
11th March 1976
Went shopping in the West End.
Spent the day at ‘Rose Morris’ with Haden.
Relaxed all day and watched ‘Before Winter Comes’ with David Niven.
12th March 1976
I was up at 10:00am. Got ready to go for a haircut......
Met Roy Wood in the West End, he invited me to the studio were he was working.............
Geoff from Rose Morris rang to see about drum-sticks and Carl Palmer' s (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) large bass drum that was for sale........
Watched David Cassidy on the Russell Harty show.
13th March 1976
Watched ‘Supersonic’ with Alex Harvey Band, The Rubettes, Barry Ryan, Golden Earring & Gary Glitter.
Watched ‘Night Of The Prowler’.
14th March 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:45pm.
Drove to see ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest’.
Came home and watched ’When Eight bells Toll’
15th March 1976
The builder came in to finish off painting and decorating.......
Haden called to say he wasn’t happy as he had to write Jim Lea’s fan club letter for him.....
Relaxed all day and evening.
16th March 1976
Susie (Chas’s secretary) called to say she had tickets for the Diana Ross concert on Thursday. Nod was also going.
Haden called about Nod & myself going to Mallory Park on Sunday (Radio One Roadshow).
‘O.G.W.T.’ was on with Chick Corea.
17th March 1976
Slept until 12;30 pm.
Spent the evening watching Roy Wood record at De Lane Lea.
18th March 1976
Nod called about Diana Ross show tonight.
Went to the concert with Nod & Leandra.
19th March 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:30 pm.
Relaxed all day Diana Ross was on Russell Harty - also Gary Glitter and Georgie Fame.
20th March 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00am.
Had a chat with brother Derek.
‘Supersonic’ was on tv withThe Glitterband, Labi Siffre, Kevin Ayres, Melanie, Sutherland Brothers + Quiver, Kenny & Laurie Andrews.
Also watched 'GI Blues’ with Elvis.
21st March 1976
Got up 08:00 am. Cleaned up and waited for Haden to pick me up (he had probably forgotten to put his clocks forward for British Summer Time).
We eventually drove to Mallory Park for a day of press & TV interviews.
Drove back to London after.
Susie (Chas’s secretary) called to say she had tickets for the Diana Ross concert on Thursday. Nod was also going.
Haden called about Nod & myself going to Mallory Park on Sunday (Radio One Roadshow).
‘O.G.W.T.’ was on with Chick Corea.
17th March 1976
Slept until 12;30 pm.
Spent the evening watching Roy Wood record at De Lane Lea.
18th March 1976
Nod called about Diana Ross show tonight.
Went to the concert with Nod & Leandra.
19th March 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:30 pm.
Relaxed all day Diana Ross was on Russell Harty - also Gary Glitter and Georgie Fame.
20th March 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00am.
Had a chat with brother Derek.
‘Supersonic’ was on tv withThe Glitterband, Labi Siffre, Kevin Ayres, Melanie, Sutherland Brothers + Quiver, Kenny & Laurie Andrews.
Also watched 'GI Blues’ with Elvis.
21st March 1976
Got up 08:00 am. Cleaned up and waited for Haden to pick me up (he had probably forgotten to put his clocks forward for British Summer Time).
We eventually drove to Mallory Park for a day of press & TV interviews.
Drove back to London after.
22nd March 1976
Ludwig contacted me to say they couldn’t make the big Tom Toms I wanted....... I had to modify the sizes...
Nod called to say we were going back to the States on the 7th.
23rd March 1976
Got up 12:45 am.
Susie called to ask if she could borrow my video machine while we were in the States.....
Swinn called from New York to say "Hi".....
O.G.W.T. was on with Bonnie Rait.....
24th March 1976
Got ready to drive back to Wolverhampton.
Relaxed at Mom & Dad’s all evening.
25th March 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30.
Spent the day around town. Went out for the evening with Haden & Dave.....
26th March 1976
I was up 09:45 am.
I drove to pick Haden up to go to rehearsals. Spent all day going over things.
27th March 1976
Got up 12:00 pm.
Listened to ‘my Top 12’ with Russ Ballard.
Went out with Haden and Dave to Birmingham to watch ‘Patto’ with Tony Newman on drums.....
28th March 1976
Got up 12:30 pm.
Relaxed all day and went for Mom & Dad’s for dinner.
Went out with Haden & Dave ????????
29th March 1976
Spent all day rehearsing...... I then drove to London.
Relaxed for the evening
30th March 1976
Susie called to say she needed my passport.
Went for a haircut.
Relaxed all day.
31st March 1976
I was up at 08:30am.
Went to ‘Rose- Morris’ to do ‘promo’ photos for Ludwig Drums...... Martin Barr from Jethro Tull was also there.
Went to the office to do interviews and met a bloke from GoodTimes Film Company??????? Gavric Losey ??????
Had tea with H at the Portman before I came home.
Ludwig contacted me to say they couldn’t make the big Tom Toms I wanted....... I had to modify the sizes...
Nod called to say we were going back to the States on the 7th.
23rd March 1976
Got up 12:45 am.
Susie called to ask if she could borrow my video machine while we were in the States.....
Swinn called from New York to say "Hi".....
O.G.W.T. was on with Bonnie Rait.....
24th March 1976
Got ready to drive back to Wolverhampton.
Relaxed at Mom & Dad’s all evening.
25th March 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30.
Spent the day around town. Went out for the evening with Haden & Dave.....
26th March 1976
I was up 09:45 am.
I drove to pick Haden up to go to rehearsals. Spent all day going over things.
27th March 1976
Got up 12:00 pm.
Listened to ‘my Top 12’ with Russ Ballard.
Went out with Haden and Dave to Birmingham to watch ‘Patto’ with Tony Newman on drums.....
28th March 1976
Got up 12:30 pm.
Relaxed all day and went for Mom & Dad’s for dinner.
Went out with Haden & Dave ????????
29th March 1976
Spent all day rehearsing...... I then drove to London.
Relaxed for the evening
30th March 1976
Susie called to say she needed my passport.
Went for a haircut.
Relaxed all day.
31st March 1976
I was up at 08:30am.
Went to ‘Rose- Morris’ to do ‘promo’ photos for Ludwig Drums...... Martin Barr from Jethro Tull was also there.
Went to the office to do interviews and met a bloke from GoodTimes Film Company??????? Gavric Losey ??????
Had tea with H at the Portman before I came home.
1st April 1976
Got up at 07:30am. Cleaned up.
Made my way to a studio in St Johns Wood to see the Promo film for ‘Nobody's Fool’.
Came home to get ready for the ‘party’. It for Slade’s 10 Year anniversary.
Got home 03:30am. Puked in the bathroom.
Got up at 07:30am. Cleaned up.
Made my way to a studio in St Johns Wood to see the Promo film for ‘Nobody's Fool’.
Came home to get ready for the ‘party’. It for Slade’s 10 Year anniversary.
Got home 03:30am. Puked in the bathroom.
The finished version of the 'Nobody's Fool' video - shown on 1 April 1976
2nd April 1976
Got up 12:00pm.
Went to Colin Newman's to go over my accounts.
Chas’s secretary Susie called to say the proposed US tour was postponed....... We were also having trouble with our work permits.....
Relaxed all day...
3rd April 1976
Stayed in bed until 12:30pm.
Went shopping in Hampstead.
Elkie Brooks was on ‘My Top 12’.
Eurovision Song Contest - ENGLAND won ????
4th April 1976
Got up at 12:00pm.
Called H to wish him ‘Happy Birthday’......
Went to Bayswater’ to watch 'Mahogany' with Diana Ross.
‘Guns Of Navarone’ was on TV.
Haden called to say, we may fly to the States tomorrow?????
5th April 1976
Swinn called to say he was on his way to the American Embassy to get our Visas.
I started to pack.
Susie called to say our Visas were all sorted.
Met everyone to drive to Heathrow.
Flew to LA. Went out for drinks. Came back to our hotel with H.
6th April 1976
Because of the time change, I was awake 05:45 am.
Spent some time by the hotel pool with H..... Went to ‘Ben Franks’ for coffee.
Our rehearsals were changed to this evening.....
Went over our ‘live’ show.
7th April 1976
Got up at 09:00 am.
Gave H a wake up call and went for coffee in his room.
We left for San Diego to play with Golden Earring................... So-so show.
Drove back to L.A.
Got up 12:00pm.
Went to Colin Newman's to go over my accounts.
Chas’s secretary Susie called to say the proposed US tour was postponed....... We were also having trouble with our work permits.....
Relaxed all day...
3rd April 1976
Stayed in bed until 12:30pm.
Went shopping in Hampstead.
Elkie Brooks was on ‘My Top 12’.
Eurovision Song Contest - ENGLAND won ????
4th April 1976
Got up at 12:00pm.
Called H to wish him ‘Happy Birthday’......
Went to Bayswater’ to watch 'Mahogany' with Diana Ross.
‘Guns Of Navarone’ was on TV.
Haden called to say, we may fly to the States tomorrow?????
5th April 1976
Swinn called to say he was on his way to the American Embassy to get our Visas.
I started to pack.
Susie called to say our Visas were all sorted.
Met everyone to drive to Heathrow.
Flew to LA. Went out for drinks. Came back to our hotel with H.
6th April 1976
Because of the time change, I was awake 05:45 am.
Spent some time by the hotel pool with H..... Went to ‘Ben Franks’ for coffee.
Our rehearsals were changed to this evening.....
Went over our ‘live’ show.
7th April 1976
Got up at 09:00 am.
Gave H a wake up call and went for coffee in his room.
We left for San Diego to play with Golden Earring................... So-so show.
Drove back to L.A.
8th April 1976
Woke at 11:00. H and myself had coffee together,
I went to a music shop to buy cymbals.
Relaxed by the hotel pool. Everyone went to see ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest’ ..... Haden and myself went out to eat.
9th April 1976
Got up 10:30 am.
H came round for breakfast before we went to the pool.
Spent all day rehearsing.
10th April 1976
Got up at 09:00 am.
Cleaned up and packed. We flew to San Francisco. Checked in the hotel, ate there before going for our soundcheck.
Not a good show.
Came back to the hotel and straight to bed.....
5 DAYS DIARY ARE MISSING ????????????????????????
Woke at 11:00. H and myself had coffee together,
I went to a music shop to buy cymbals.
Relaxed by the hotel pool. Everyone went to see ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest’ ..... Haden and myself went out to eat.
9th April 1976
Got up 10:30 am.
H came round for breakfast before we went to the pool.
Spent all day rehearsing.
10th April 1976
Got up at 09:00 am.
Cleaned up and packed. We flew to San Francisco. Checked in the hotel, ate there before going for our soundcheck.
Not a good show.
Came back to the hotel and straight to bed.....
5 DAYS DIARY ARE MISSING ????????????????????????
5 DAYS DIARY ARE MISSING, ????????????????????????
(But 14th & 15th April Slade performed at Starwood, Santa Monica - thanks Chris Selby)
15th April 1976
H rang at 11:00 am to go for coffee.
Got next week's schedule from Swinn.
Went for sound check and did some interviews.
So-so show ????? Came back to our hotel - Roy Rogers was on the 'Mac Davies show'.
16th April 1976
H rang 13:00 to go for coffee by the pool. Spent the day there.
We all went out to eat with Chas to a Moroccan restaurant.....
17th April 1976
Woke at 08:00 am. Called, Mom & Dad for a chat.
Packed, checked out and flew to Seattle.
Checked in the hotel - went for sound check.
So-so show.
Had some drinks in Swinn's room before bed.....
18th April 1976
Got up, 09:30. cleaned up and packed before breakfast,
Drove to the, airport to fly back to, LA.
Checked in our hotel - The Sunset Marquee (where they found a dead Janice Joplin).... Relaxed by the pool all day.
Watched Sammy Davis Junior on TV.................
(But 14th & 15th April Slade performed at Starwood, Santa Monica - thanks Chris Selby)
15th April 1976
H rang at 11:00 am to go for coffee.
Got next week's schedule from Swinn.
Went for sound check and did some interviews.
So-so show ????? Came back to our hotel - Roy Rogers was on the 'Mac Davies show'.
16th April 1976
H rang 13:00 to go for coffee by the pool. Spent the day there.
We all went out to eat with Chas to a Moroccan restaurant.....
17th April 1976
Woke at 08:00 am. Called, Mom & Dad for a chat.
Packed, checked out and flew to Seattle.
Checked in the hotel - went for sound check.
So-so show.
Had some drinks in Swinn's room before bed.....
18th April 1976
Got up, 09:30. cleaned up and packed before breakfast,
Drove to the, airport to fly back to, LA.
Checked in our hotel - The Sunset Marquee (where they found a dead Janice Joplin).... Relaxed by the pool all day.
Watched Sammy Davis Junior on TV.................
19th April 1976
Got up 08:30 am. Went by the pool with H to drink tea....... Spent the day there.
Quo checked in the hotel...... Had some drinks with them before Swinn, Nod and myself went out to eat......
20th April 1976
H and myself sat by the pool before leaving for a photo-session.....
Rehearsed all afternoon. Swinn and myself went out to eat.....
21st April 1976
Went for tea by the pool with Quo....
Drove to, Anaheim to do our sound check..... Peter Frampton was top of the bill (his ‘Frampton Comes Alive’ LP was the biggest LP at that time).
So-so show again......
22nd April 1976
Woke at 08:30 am. BUT stayed in bed ‘till 12:00pm.
Spent a couple of hours doing a photo session. Came back to our hotel to get ready for the gig.......
Drove to the Shrine in LA for our sound check.
GOOD GIG. My hero, Ringo Starr, was at the gig. He came back to our hotel for drinks......
Got up 08:30 am. Went by the pool with H to drink tea....... Spent the day there.
Quo checked in the hotel...... Had some drinks with them before Swinn, Nod and myself went out to eat......
20th April 1976
H and myself sat by the pool before leaving for a photo-session.....
Rehearsed all afternoon. Swinn and myself went out to eat.....
21st April 1976
Went for tea by the pool with Quo....
Drove to, Anaheim to do our sound check..... Peter Frampton was top of the bill (his ‘Frampton Comes Alive’ LP was the biggest LP at that time).
So-so show again......
22nd April 1976
Woke at 08:30 am. BUT stayed in bed ‘till 12:00pm.
Spent a couple of hours doing a photo session. Came back to our hotel to get ready for the gig.......
Drove to the Shrine in LA for our sound check.
GOOD GIG. My hero, Ringo Starr, was at the gig. He came back to our hotel for drinks......
23rd April 1976
I was up at 10:00 am. Cleaned up and packed to fly to St Louis.
Met our Record Co promotion man, Dave Scaggs..... We all went out to eat.
I was in bed by midnight.
24th April 1976
I was awake early again - cleaned up before breakfast.....
Spent the day doing promotion, radios, press etc round the record stores.
Went to KSHE radio station to host our own show.........
We all went out to eat with Dave Scaggs again.
I was up at 10:00 am. Cleaned up and packed to fly to St Louis.
Met our Record Co promotion man, Dave Scaggs..... We all went out to eat.
I was in bed by midnight.
24th April 1976
I was awake early again - cleaned up before breakfast.....
Spent the day doing promotion, radios, press etc round the record stores.
Went to KSHE radio station to host our own show.........
We all went out to eat with Dave Scaggs again.
25th April 1976
Had my morning call ???
Cleaned up and posted some mail.
I was waiting for everyone in the hotel reception - they’d all forgotten to put their clocks forward.....
Did our sound check before having lunch on the Robert E Lee on the St Louis riverfront.
Played Kiel with Montrose..... Good show.
Had my morning call ???
Cleaned up and posted some mail.
I was waiting for everyone in the hotel reception - they’d all forgotten to put their clocks forward.....
Did our sound check before having lunch on the Robert E Lee on the St Louis riverfront.
Played Kiel with Montrose..... Good show.
26th April 1976
Got up at 12:00pm, went for breakfast with H.
I went shopping for boots.
We all eat with Dave Scaggs (promotion man) before going to see ‘Cuckoos Nest.’
27th April 1976
I was up at 09:30 am, cleaned up and packed. Went for breakfast with H, before flying to Kansas.
Relaxed all day before going out to eat with Dave Scaggs.
28th April 1976
I stayed in bed until 14:00 pm.
Had coffee with Jim.... Aerosmith were also there.
We couldn’t get a sound check as there was SO much equipment there on stage??????
GOOD SHOW
29th April 1976
Haden called to see if I wanted to travel in the equipment truck with him and Norman (driver) to Davenport. GREAT drive. At least I got to see some of the country.
Checked in the hotel and relaxed for the rest of the day.......
30th April 1976
H rang at 12:00 pm. About going for breakfast.....
Got ready for the sound check....
Played with Elvin Bishop. GOOD SHOW......
Came back to the hotel and went to bed straight away as we had an early start tomorrow.....
Got up at 12:00pm, went for breakfast with H.
I went shopping for boots.
We all eat with Dave Scaggs (promotion man) before going to see ‘Cuckoos Nest.’
27th April 1976
I was up at 09:30 am, cleaned up and packed. Went for breakfast with H, before flying to Kansas.
Relaxed all day before going out to eat with Dave Scaggs.
28th April 1976
I stayed in bed until 14:00 pm.
Had coffee with Jim.... Aerosmith were also there.
We couldn’t get a sound check as there was SO much equipment there on stage??????
GOOD SHOW
29th April 1976
Haden called to see if I wanted to travel in the equipment truck with him and Norman (driver) to Davenport. GREAT drive. At least I got to see some of the country.
Checked in the hotel and relaxed for the rest of the day.......
30th April 1976
H rang at 12:00 pm. About going for breakfast.....
Got ready for the sound check....
Played with Elvin Bishop. GOOD SHOW......
Came back to the hotel and went to bed straight away as we had an early start tomorrow.....
1st May 1976
I was up at 07:30 am.
Packed - met everyone for breakfast to fly to St Paul via Chicago.
Warner Brothers record guys met us to take us to lunch and meet the press and go to radio stations.............
NO SOUND CHECK. Good gig.
Drank with the Warner record co. guys before bed...........
2nd May 1976
I was up at 10:30 am, cleaned up and packed to travel to Milwaukee.
Checked into our hotel and waited to hear about sound check.... Didn’t take long.
Played with Thin Lizzy....... A fair show.
Went to their press reception after and drank all their booze and ate all their food........
3rd May 1976
I was awake at 10:30 am. Had breakfast with H before flying to New York.
Checked in the hotel. Chas called to say he wanted us to go back to the UK to do ‘T.O.T.P’s.
We said: ‘why can’t they use our promo-film’...
Watched, John Wayne in ‘True Grit’
H and myself went for a walkabout while the others went to Catch A Rising Star (a pub that had talent nights). Al Pacino & Bill Cosby (nicking the comedian's jokes) were always in there.... (To read about Catch A Rising Star - click here).
4th May 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till, 13:30.
Spoke to the roadies (we aren't going back to England).
H went to have a look round the music shops.
I went out for some toiletries.
Haden said Ludwig had delivered my new tom-toms and they were in his room.
We went out for dinner with Peter Kauff (Chas’s partner in the States).
We all eat at an Indian Restaurant overlooking Central Park.
5th May 1976
I was in bed ‘till 14:00 pm.
Nod did an interview with a newspaper in Glasgow,?
Spent all day rehearsing.
Went to Swinn's girlfriend Jackie’s for Haden's birthday.
6th May 1976
I was up at 08:30 am.
Went shopping for some drum spares on my way to rehearsals.
Afterwards, I just relaxed in my hotel room.
7th May 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Haden rang to say we had a photo session with ‘BRAVO’ (German magazine) at 15:00pm.
I had a walk round Times Square before finding out the photo session had been postponed.?????
Jim & myself went to, Swinn & Jackie's apartment to play records.....
Came back to the hotel to rehearse together......
Nod called me to say he was going to be a Father.....
I went to see Santana in concert who Peter Kauff (who was our American agent) was recording for his radio show ‘The King Biscuit Hour’.......H also came.
8th May 1976
Jim rang at 11:30 am. We went over drums & bass solo’s
Watched ‘Soul Train’ on tv with the Delfonics.
We all drove to New Jersey for our sound check. Had a good show with Blue Oyster Cult & Dr Feelgood;
Some Warner Brothers bosses were there.
9th May 1976
Charlie (roadie) called to say we had a photo session with ‘Bravo’.
Spent all afternoon with Boobie (Bravo) - doing photos and interviews. We all went out to eat together......
I was up at 07:30 am.
Packed - met everyone for breakfast to fly to St Paul via Chicago.
Warner Brothers record guys met us to take us to lunch and meet the press and go to radio stations.............
NO SOUND CHECK. Good gig.
Drank with the Warner record co. guys before bed...........
2nd May 1976
I was up at 10:30 am, cleaned up and packed to travel to Milwaukee.
Checked into our hotel and waited to hear about sound check.... Didn’t take long.
Played with Thin Lizzy....... A fair show.
Went to their press reception after and drank all their booze and ate all their food........
3rd May 1976
I was awake at 10:30 am. Had breakfast with H before flying to New York.
Checked in the hotel. Chas called to say he wanted us to go back to the UK to do ‘T.O.T.P’s.
We said: ‘why can’t they use our promo-film’...
Watched, John Wayne in ‘True Grit’
H and myself went for a walkabout while the others went to Catch A Rising Star (a pub that had talent nights). Al Pacino & Bill Cosby (nicking the comedian's jokes) were always in there.... (To read about Catch A Rising Star - click here).
4th May 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till, 13:30.
Spoke to the roadies (we aren't going back to England).
H went to have a look round the music shops.
I went out for some toiletries.
Haden said Ludwig had delivered my new tom-toms and they were in his room.
We went out for dinner with Peter Kauff (Chas’s partner in the States).
We all eat at an Indian Restaurant overlooking Central Park.
5th May 1976
I was in bed ‘till 14:00 pm.
Nod did an interview with a newspaper in Glasgow,?
Spent all day rehearsing.
Went to Swinn's girlfriend Jackie’s for Haden's birthday.
6th May 1976
I was up at 08:30 am.
Went shopping for some drum spares on my way to rehearsals.
Afterwards, I just relaxed in my hotel room.
7th May 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Haden rang to say we had a photo session with ‘BRAVO’ (German magazine) at 15:00pm.
I had a walk round Times Square before finding out the photo session had been postponed.?????
Jim & myself went to, Swinn & Jackie's apartment to play records.....
Came back to the hotel to rehearse together......
Nod called me to say he was going to be a Father.....
I went to see Santana in concert who Peter Kauff (who was our American agent) was recording for his radio show ‘The King Biscuit Hour’.......H also came.
8th May 1976
Jim rang at 11:30 am. We went over drums & bass solo’s
Watched ‘Soul Train’ on tv with the Delfonics.
We all drove to New Jersey for our sound check. Had a good show with Blue Oyster Cult & Dr Feelgood;
Some Warner Brothers bosses were there.
9th May 1976
Charlie (roadie) called to say we had a photo session with ‘Bravo’.
Spent all afternoon with Boobie (Bravo) - doing photos and interviews. We all went out to eat together......
10th May 1976
Got up - cleaned up to travel to Atlanta, Georgia.
When we landed Alan Rosenburg took Nod & H to do radio interviews.............
I went to the hall with Swinn to check my drums. After sound check, I stayed at the hall while the others went back to our hotel........
H wanted to use my razor as his case had been left in the limo.
Found out Johnny Winter was playing a big concert a few miles from our gig.......
We had a good show anyway................
11th May 1976
H rang 12:00 pm to go for coffee. I was still cleaning up.....
After sound check we rehearsed new songs for the show.
Lots of Warner Brothers records people there...............
We all came back to the hotel to drink in Swinn's room......
12th May 1976
Met H in the coffee shop. Spent the whole day by the hotel pool.....
We all went out to eat together....
13th May 1976
Got up - cleaned up and went for breakfast with everyone. Checked out and flew to Toronto and drove to London, Ontario...........
Checked in the hotel and I went for a sauna.
I had a stroll round the shops with H.
Came back to the hotel and watched Ice Station Zebra.
Rolling Stones were No2 in the UK charts with 'Fool To Cry'.
Kiss were on Eamonn Andrews show in the UK.
14th May 1976
Haden called to say he’d taken my watch to be repaired and would cost around $40???????
Swinn had to go to ‘Customs’ as there had been problems at the border???????
Went for sound check -couldn’t do much as the ‘earthing’ problem with the backline and the lighting system.............
Met a guy who used to live in Wolverhampton he was a hairdresser. SO, I got my hair cut short.....
15th May 1976
Nod called at 10:00 am to find out that hairdressers phone number, as he wanted a hair cut.....
We all drove to Kingston, New York (long drive). Went straight to sound check before the hotel.
Good gig. We all went out to eat Chinese.
16th May 1976
I got up at 10:00. H and myself had breakfast at a Chinese restaurant????????
We were getting ready to drive to Toledo, Ohio in the U.S. BUT, Swinn had to get our car exhaust fixed.
SO, I did some laundry. Went to eat at a Holiday Inn. THEN, onto a Bowling Alley to play snooker.
17th May 1976
I woke at 10:30am, went to breakfast with H before flying to Cleveland, Ohio and drove all day to Toledo. Getting there at 22:00 pm.
Checked in the hotel, had a few drinks before going to bed....
18th May 1976
I was awake really early - went to the hotel sauna.
Nod & H went to a radio station....
Did our sound check and played with Santana at Toledo gig.
19th May 1976
Got up 12:30 pm. I had tea before driving to Cleveland to check into our hotel.
Relaxed all day and had coffee with H and Haden.
Watched ‘Johnny Carson’ before bed.
20th May 1976
Got up at 11:30 am, met H for breakfast. Swinn joined us, also Haden........
I went shopping for 'drumming gloves’ - had to go to a ladies shop, explaining, they were for my wife - said we have the same size hands.........
Found tomorrow's concert had been cancelled......???????
Sold some boots to, Charlie (sound engineer) for $30 ...?????????
H and myself went out to eat Chinese.
Drank in Swinns room after...
21st May 1976
Got up - cleaned up and went for breakfast.
We all drove in convoy to Springfield.
Relaxed all day and watched ‘Midnight Special’s Million Sellers’ show with Neil Sedaka, Captain & Tennille, Glenn Cambell, Eagles, Labelle, Joan Baez, ELO, Janis Ian, Helen Reddy, Minnie Ripperton, Freddie Fender & Earth Wind & Fire.............................. Went to bed.
22nd May 1976
Woke at 11:00 am went for coffee with H.... Haden joined us.
Called Mom & Dad to say ‘Hi’
Had coffee with Nod before checking today's arrangements with Swinn.
Had a good show with J Geils Band.
Watched ‘The Bowry Boys’ on TV - early night...
23rd May 1976
I was up, 07:00. Cleaned up and packed to go for breakfast.
Drove all day to Laurel, Maryland.
Went straight to the gig for sound check....... checked in the hotel.
GOOD GIG.
24th May 1976
Got up at 11:30 am.
Went for coffee with Haden.
I drove with Haden and Norman (trucker) to Columbus, Ohio.....
Checked in our hotel, relaxed by the pool with Haden & Charlie.
Watched the ‘Ali’ fight on. TV. Ali won in the 5th round.....
Tomorrow's gig had been pulled ‘cause of Nod's voice????????
Jim and myself contemplated staying here to watch U.F.O. and travel next day (free day) to New York......
Got up - cleaned up to travel to Atlanta, Georgia.
When we landed Alan Rosenburg took Nod & H to do radio interviews.............
I went to the hall with Swinn to check my drums. After sound check, I stayed at the hall while the others went back to our hotel........
H wanted to use my razor as his case had been left in the limo.
Found out Johnny Winter was playing a big concert a few miles from our gig.......
We had a good show anyway................
11th May 1976
H rang 12:00 pm to go for coffee. I was still cleaning up.....
After sound check we rehearsed new songs for the show.
Lots of Warner Brothers records people there...............
We all came back to the hotel to drink in Swinn's room......
12th May 1976
Met H in the coffee shop. Spent the whole day by the hotel pool.....
We all went out to eat together....
13th May 1976
Got up - cleaned up and went for breakfast with everyone. Checked out and flew to Toronto and drove to London, Ontario...........
Checked in the hotel and I went for a sauna.
I had a stroll round the shops with H.
Came back to the hotel and watched Ice Station Zebra.
Rolling Stones were No2 in the UK charts with 'Fool To Cry'.
Kiss were on Eamonn Andrews show in the UK.
14th May 1976
Haden called to say he’d taken my watch to be repaired and would cost around $40???????
Swinn had to go to ‘Customs’ as there had been problems at the border???????
Went for sound check -couldn’t do much as the ‘earthing’ problem with the backline and the lighting system.............
Met a guy who used to live in Wolverhampton he was a hairdresser. SO, I got my hair cut short.....
15th May 1976
Nod called at 10:00 am to find out that hairdressers phone number, as he wanted a hair cut.....
We all drove to Kingston, New York (long drive). Went straight to sound check before the hotel.
Good gig. We all went out to eat Chinese.
16th May 1976
I got up at 10:00. H and myself had breakfast at a Chinese restaurant????????
We were getting ready to drive to Toledo, Ohio in the U.S. BUT, Swinn had to get our car exhaust fixed.
SO, I did some laundry. Went to eat at a Holiday Inn. THEN, onto a Bowling Alley to play snooker.
17th May 1976
I woke at 10:30am, went to breakfast with H before flying to Cleveland, Ohio and drove all day to Toledo. Getting there at 22:00 pm.
Checked in the hotel, had a few drinks before going to bed....
18th May 1976
I was awake really early - went to the hotel sauna.
Nod & H went to a radio station....
Did our sound check and played with Santana at Toledo gig.
19th May 1976
Got up 12:30 pm. I had tea before driving to Cleveland to check into our hotel.
Relaxed all day and had coffee with H and Haden.
Watched ‘Johnny Carson’ before bed.
20th May 1976
Got up at 11:30 am, met H for breakfast. Swinn joined us, also Haden........
I went shopping for 'drumming gloves’ - had to go to a ladies shop, explaining, they were for my wife - said we have the same size hands.........
Found tomorrow's concert had been cancelled......???????
Sold some boots to, Charlie (sound engineer) for $30 ...?????????
H and myself went out to eat Chinese.
Drank in Swinns room after...
21st May 1976
Got up - cleaned up and went for breakfast.
We all drove in convoy to Springfield.
Relaxed all day and watched ‘Midnight Special’s Million Sellers’ show with Neil Sedaka, Captain & Tennille, Glenn Cambell, Eagles, Labelle, Joan Baez, ELO, Janis Ian, Helen Reddy, Minnie Ripperton, Freddie Fender & Earth Wind & Fire.............................. Went to bed.
22nd May 1976
Woke at 11:00 am went for coffee with H.... Haden joined us.
Called Mom & Dad to say ‘Hi’
Had coffee with Nod before checking today's arrangements with Swinn.
Had a good show with J Geils Band.
Watched ‘The Bowry Boys’ on TV - early night...
23rd May 1976
I was up, 07:00. Cleaned up and packed to go for breakfast.
Drove all day to Laurel, Maryland.
Went straight to the gig for sound check....... checked in the hotel.
GOOD GIG.
24th May 1976
Got up at 11:30 am.
Went for coffee with Haden.
I drove with Haden and Norman (trucker) to Columbus, Ohio.....
Checked in our hotel, relaxed by the pool with Haden & Charlie.
Watched the ‘Ali’ fight on. TV. Ali won in the 5th round.....
Tomorrow's gig had been pulled ‘cause of Nod's voice????????
Jim and myself contemplated staying here to watch U.F.O. and travel next day (free day) to New York......
25th May 1976
I was awake early. listened to the radio before going for coffee with our road crew.....
They left to do sound and lights for U.F.O.
I spent time by the hotel pool. I got a local paper to see what was on at the cinema for Jim and myself..... We went to see ’The Conformist’.
Then, we ate in the hotel with Haden. Jim & myself went with Swinn to see U.F.O. at the club we should have played. Had some drinks with them after their show.
26th May 1976
I’d just got out of bed when Haden rang with details of, Jim and my self's journey to New York.
Got the airport bus and checked in for our flight to New York....
From there we drove to Kingston N.Y. State with the roadies Charlie & Ian. Checked in our hotel.
Drank in the hotel bar with Russ Ballard's band....
I came to my room and watched David Frost on TV.
27th May 1976
Charlie rang me at 11:30 for some 'tooth-tincture’ as his filling had fallen out... I didn’t have any.
Nod & H arrived from, New York....
Jim and myself checked out of our hotel and went to the club early to ‘run-over’ a few things together.
Good Show...... We all drove back into Manhattan. Checked in our hotel, I had to change my room, already occupied. The couple didn’t count on me bursting into their room......
28th May 1976
Stayed in bed until 12:30 pm.
Went shopping round Broadway for toiletries......
Had coffee with Nod & Leandra.
Drove to the gig for sound check and to stay there. GOOD GIG.
Had some supper at Swinn & Jackie's apartment before getting a cab in to Manhattan to my hotel.....
29th May 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Watched Chaka Kann on ‘Soul Train’ on tv, then 5th Dimension on ‘American Bandstand’ (BTW Slade did that show - our very last show ever in the States in 1985 - Don).
I had a walk round ‘Broadway’...............
Swinn called about pick up times........ Good show - had a few drinks with Swinn & Jackie before bed...
30th May 1976
Stayed in bed until 13:00 pm.
Relaxed all day, went out to eat with Peter Kauff.
Watched TV in my room before bed.
31st May 1976
Lay in bed listening to radio....
Spent all day at Swinn & Jackie's apartment with H & Jan......
Came back to our hotel and went to the cinema with Charlie & Jim to see ‘Missouri Breaks’ with Marlon Brando & Jack Nicholson.
Had a few drinks at the ‘English Pub’ before coming back to our hotel and bed....................
I was awake early. listened to the radio before going for coffee with our road crew.....
They left to do sound and lights for U.F.O.
I spent time by the hotel pool. I got a local paper to see what was on at the cinema for Jim and myself..... We went to see ’The Conformist’.
Then, we ate in the hotel with Haden. Jim & myself went with Swinn to see U.F.O. at the club we should have played. Had some drinks with them after their show.
26th May 1976
I’d just got out of bed when Haden rang with details of, Jim and my self's journey to New York.
Got the airport bus and checked in for our flight to New York....
From there we drove to Kingston N.Y. State with the roadies Charlie & Ian. Checked in our hotel.
Drank in the hotel bar with Russ Ballard's band....
I came to my room and watched David Frost on TV.
27th May 1976
Charlie rang me at 11:30 for some 'tooth-tincture’ as his filling had fallen out... I didn’t have any.
Nod & H arrived from, New York....
Jim and myself checked out of our hotel and went to the club early to ‘run-over’ a few things together.
Good Show...... We all drove back into Manhattan. Checked in our hotel, I had to change my room, already occupied. The couple didn’t count on me bursting into their room......
28th May 1976
Stayed in bed until 12:30 pm.
Went shopping round Broadway for toiletries......
Had coffee with Nod & Leandra.
Drove to the gig for sound check and to stay there. GOOD GIG.
Had some supper at Swinn & Jackie's apartment before getting a cab in to Manhattan to my hotel.....
29th May 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Watched Chaka Kann on ‘Soul Train’ on tv, then 5th Dimension on ‘American Bandstand’ (BTW Slade did that show - our very last show ever in the States in 1985 - Don).
I had a walk round ‘Broadway’...............
Swinn called about pick up times........ Good show - had a few drinks with Swinn & Jackie before bed...
30th May 1976
Stayed in bed until 13:00 pm.
Relaxed all day, went out to eat with Peter Kauff.
Watched TV in my room before bed.
31st May 1976
Lay in bed listening to radio....
Spent all day at Swinn & Jackie's apartment with H & Jan......
Came back to our hotel and went to the cinema with Charlie & Jim to see ‘Missouri Breaks’ with Marlon Brando & Jack Nicholson.
Had a few drinks at the ‘English Pub’ before coming back to our hotel and bed....................
1st June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Had tea with Jim and the roadies.
Had a stroll round Broadway.......
Charlie, Jim and myself went to see ‘All The Presidents Men’ with Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman.... BUT we were sent to the wrong cinema.
Came back to the hotel and watched Oscar Peterson on ‘Merv Griffin’.
I was in bed by 11:30 pm.
2nd June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till, 12:30.
Called, Jim to see if he wanted to go for, coffee, he was still in, bed.
Strolled round Broadway - Swinn called ‘bout arrangements for later.
We all drove to Asbury Park to play a small club.
GOOD SHOW..... Drove back into Manhattan and to bed...............
3rd June 1976
Got up at 12:00 pm to go and have a look at some apartments.
Went to a percussion shop...... for some spares.
Spoke to Swinn - Philadelphia is on tomorrow.
I went out to eat on my own.
Watched Bob Hope on TV.
4th June 1976
Got up at 10:00 am. Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor were on in ‘Taming Of The Shrew’.
I went for breakfast, Leandra was also there.
Drove to Philadelphia to play with U.F.O.not a good show....
Drove back to New York.
5th June 1976
I was awake early, listened to radio and watched Aretha Franklin on ‘American Bandstand’.
Watched Ali in the wrestling ring?????? being thrown around and almost being knocked out.
Called Swinn about the arrangements for his party later.
Jim’s wife Louise had just arrived from London.
Spent the night at Swinn's apartment for a party..... Chris Charlesworth was also there.
I made my way back to the hotel with Haden - stopping at Drakes Drum (Upper East Side) for a drink......
6th June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:00 pm. Went downstairs for coffee.
Came to my room, phoned Swinn for next week's arrangements.
Everything is sorted out with Jackie's friend's apartment for me (I was going to rent it).
Haden and myself went out to a Japanese Restaurant.
Came back to the hotel for a few drinks.
7th June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Had coffee downstairs with Haden.
Everyone went to ‘Catch A Rising Star’. I stayed in my room...
Was in bed by 12:00 am.
8th June 1976
I got up at 07:00 am. Went for breakfast. Haden and Norman were there - Charlie was to drive them to get our truck. I went with them.
Our solicitor in New York would ‘draw’ up an agreement for the apartment I’m taking on.
We all sat in one room rehearsing ‘acoustically’.
We all went out for an Indian meal.
9th June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00... Watched TV.
Spoke to Swinn - who said I could leave a suitcase full of clothes at his place for the 5 days we are away.
Went for a walk round, saw some ‘bracers’ and got them for Nod.
Spent the evening at the D.I.R. show opening???????
Chas & his girlfriend Jackie had arrived from England.
Bob Merowitz (D.I.R. Director) drove me back to my hotel.
10th June 1976
I was up at 07:30 am.
Packed and got ready to fly to Omaha, Nebraska stopping in Chicago on the way.
Checked in our hotel - the band Nazareth checked in just after.
We were playing with Nazareth & Ian Gillan & Thin Lizzy.............. Good show.
Came back to our hotel & bed.
11th June 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
H called to go for breakfast.
Flew to St Paul on the same flight as Gillan & Nazareth.
Jim had to get photos done for a new passport.
Did our soundcheck.
Had coffee with H, Swinn & Jim joined us.
GOOD SHOW.
12th June 1976
Got up before my alarm call came through at 10:00 am.
Got ready to fly to Bismarck, North Dakota. Sat by a girl on the plane who had relations on the Isle Of Aaron.
Checked in the hotel - we all ate together.
I came to my room and watched an ‘Elvis TV Special’.... Louden Wainwright
13th June 1976
Swinn called me at 12:00 pm to say there was a radio station to go to.
All of us did the interview.............. Cleaned up and made our way to the gig.
There were problems setting the equipment up - SO sound check was delayed........
Had coffee with Swinn & Nod before the show. A GOOD ONE.
Had some drinks with Nazareth by the hotel pool.
14th June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
We checked out and flew on to Kansas.
Checked in the hotel to find out Phil Lynott had hepatitis...... We all had to go to the hospital for precautionary jabs......
I watched Lou Rawls on TV before bed....
15th June 1976
H rang me at 09:00 to go for a sauna. On the way back the hotel elevator was ‘playing-up’ - so we had to go to the top floor and get out....
We went to the hall for soundcheck - played a new song for Chas to hear??????
Played with Ian Gillan & Nazareth again...............
GOOD SHOW. H and myself walked back to the hotel.
16th June 1976
I was up 07:00 am.
Packed and checked out to fly back to New York.
Checked in the Mayflower Hotel and got my suitcase from Nod's.
Watched Don Everly on TV.
We were all meant to go out to eat with Chas....... He had crashed out. So I went to Broadway to eat.......
17th June 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till 11:00 am.
Chas called to ask if we could all meet in my room. We decided to stay here in the US ‘till the end of August and then record back in England.......
I cleaned up to go to Bob Merowitz’s party.
Don’t know what time I got home.........
18th June 1976
I got up at 07:00 am, cleaned up and flew to Memphis.
Flew to Memphis via St Louis............
Did the sound check played with Aerosmith........ GOOD SHOW.
We all went to trucker Norman's house for a party.............
19th June 1976
Got up at 10:00 am, cleaned up and packed.
Drove to Jackson, Mississippi....
Had a good gig.
20th June 1976
I was up at 06:30 am
Cleaned up and packed to fly to New Orleans and on to New York.
Checked in the Mayflower ............Gentle Giant were also in the hotel.
Elvis was on tv in ‘Change of Habit’.
21st June 1976
I was up 08:30 am.
Jim called to see if I had a decent jacket for him to borrow - he was going to see an apartment.
I didn’t, as I’d already dropped my stuff off at Helen's place (which I was taking over).
Advision Studios in London were booked for recording September.
I signed the lease for my apartment.
Went to a restaurant on Broadway to eat.
22nd June 1976
I was awake nearly all night - I got up at 07:30 am.
Went for breakfast. I postponed my lunch date with our lawyer - Henry Steingarten till we got back from Canada.
Flew to Chicago and on to Seattle...... Nod & Swinn drove to Vancouver. I flew with everyone else.
Checked in our hotel and relaxed.
23rd June 1976
I was up at 09:00 am, cleaned up, packed and drove to Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
A long drive.
Did sound check and had a good show,
Spent a few hours at a club......
24th June 1976
Went for breakfast with H, Jim & Charlie.
We drove to Penticton, British Columbia through the mountains....
Cleaned up. Went for sound check and stayed at the gig.
GOOD GIG.
25th June 1976
H woke me at 08:30............ had a walk before breakfast.
Swinn was getting ready to see the ‘tax-man’ ???????
We drove to Trail, British Columbia.
Did our sound check. A so-so show.
Came straight back to the hotel and bed.
26th June 1976
I was up 07:30 am.
Cleaned up before breakfast,
Called Mom & Dad for a, chat.
We drove to Kelowna (British Columbia) in the mountains......
Relaxed by the pool before sound check and a so-so show.
27th June 1976
I was up at 08:00. Cleaned up to drive to Vancouver.
Drove most of the day.....
A so-so show.
We all drank in Swinn's room.
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Had tea with Jim and the roadies.
Had a stroll round Broadway.......
Charlie, Jim and myself went to see ‘All The Presidents Men’ with Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman.... BUT we were sent to the wrong cinema.
Came back to the hotel and watched Oscar Peterson on ‘Merv Griffin’.
I was in bed by 11:30 pm.
2nd June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till, 12:30.
Called, Jim to see if he wanted to go for, coffee, he was still in, bed.
Strolled round Broadway - Swinn called ‘bout arrangements for later.
We all drove to Asbury Park to play a small club.
GOOD SHOW..... Drove back into Manhattan and to bed...............
3rd June 1976
Got up at 12:00 pm to go and have a look at some apartments.
Went to a percussion shop...... for some spares.
Spoke to Swinn - Philadelphia is on tomorrow.
I went out to eat on my own.
Watched Bob Hope on TV.
4th June 1976
Got up at 10:00 am. Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor were on in ‘Taming Of The Shrew’.
I went for breakfast, Leandra was also there.
Drove to Philadelphia to play with U.F.O.not a good show....
Drove back to New York.
5th June 1976
I was awake early, listened to radio and watched Aretha Franklin on ‘American Bandstand’.
Watched Ali in the wrestling ring?????? being thrown around and almost being knocked out.
Called Swinn about the arrangements for his party later.
Jim’s wife Louise had just arrived from London.
Spent the night at Swinn's apartment for a party..... Chris Charlesworth was also there.
I made my way back to the hotel with Haden - stopping at Drakes Drum (Upper East Side) for a drink......
6th June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:00 pm. Went downstairs for coffee.
Came to my room, phoned Swinn for next week's arrangements.
Everything is sorted out with Jackie's friend's apartment for me (I was going to rent it).
Haden and myself went out to a Japanese Restaurant.
Came back to the hotel for a few drinks.
7th June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Had coffee downstairs with Haden.
Everyone went to ‘Catch A Rising Star’. I stayed in my room...
Was in bed by 12:00 am.
8th June 1976
I got up at 07:00 am. Went for breakfast. Haden and Norman were there - Charlie was to drive them to get our truck. I went with them.
Our solicitor in New York would ‘draw’ up an agreement for the apartment I’m taking on.
We all sat in one room rehearsing ‘acoustically’.
We all went out for an Indian meal.
9th June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00... Watched TV.
Spoke to Swinn - who said I could leave a suitcase full of clothes at his place for the 5 days we are away.
Went for a walk round, saw some ‘bracers’ and got them for Nod.
Spent the evening at the D.I.R. show opening???????
Chas & his girlfriend Jackie had arrived from England.
Bob Merowitz (D.I.R. Director) drove me back to my hotel.
10th June 1976
I was up at 07:30 am.
Packed and got ready to fly to Omaha, Nebraska stopping in Chicago on the way.
Checked in our hotel - the band Nazareth checked in just after.
We were playing with Nazareth & Ian Gillan & Thin Lizzy.............. Good show.
Came back to our hotel & bed.
11th June 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
H called to go for breakfast.
Flew to St Paul on the same flight as Gillan & Nazareth.
Jim had to get photos done for a new passport.
Did our soundcheck.
Had coffee with H, Swinn & Jim joined us.
GOOD SHOW.
12th June 1976
Got up before my alarm call came through at 10:00 am.
Got ready to fly to Bismarck, North Dakota. Sat by a girl on the plane who had relations on the Isle Of Aaron.
Checked in the hotel - we all ate together.
I came to my room and watched an ‘Elvis TV Special’.... Louden Wainwright
13th June 1976
Swinn called me at 12:00 pm to say there was a radio station to go to.
All of us did the interview.............. Cleaned up and made our way to the gig.
There were problems setting the equipment up - SO sound check was delayed........
Had coffee with Swinn & Nod before the show. A GOOD ONE.
Had some drinks with Nazareth by the hotel pool.
14th June 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
We checked out and flew on to Kansas.
Checked in the hotel to find out Phil Lynott had hepatitis...... We all had to go to the hospital for precautionary jabs......
I watched Lou Rawls on TV before bed....
15th June 1976
H rang me at 09:00 to go for a sauna. On the way back the hotel elevator was ‘playing-up’ - so we had to go to the top floor and get out....
We went to the hall for soundcheck - played a new song for Chas to hear??????
Played with Ian Gillan & Nazareth again...............
GOOD SHOW. H and myself walked back to the hotel.
16th June 1976
I was up 07:00 am.
Packed and checked out to fly back to New York.
Checked in the Mayflower Hotel and got my suitcase from Nod's.
Watched Don Everly on TV.
We were all meant to go out to eat with Chas....... He had crashed out. So I went to Broadway to eat.......
17th June 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till 11:00 am.
Chas called to ask if we could all meet in my room. We decided to stay here in the US ‘till the end of August and then record back in England.......
I cleaned up to go to Bob Merowitz’s party.
Don’t know what time I got home.........
18th June 1976
I got up at 07:00 am, cleaned up and flew to Memphis.
Flew to Memphis via St Louis............
Did the sound check played with Aerosmith........ GOOD SHOW.
We all went to trucker Norman's house for a party.............
19th June 1976
Got up at 10:00 am, cleaned up and packed.
Drove to Jackson, Mississippi....
Had a good gig.
20th June 1976
I was up at 06:30 am
Cleaned up and packed to fly to New Orleans and on to New York.
Checked in the Mayflower ............Gentle Giant were also in the hotel.
Elvis was on tv in ‘Change of Habit’.
21st June 1976
I was up 08:30 am.
Jim called to see if I had a decent jacket for him to borrow - he was going to see an apartment.
I didn’t, as I’d already dropped my stuff off at Helen's place (which I was taking over).
Advision Studios in London were booked for recording September.
I signed the lease for my apartment.
Went to a restaurant on Broadway to eat.
22nd June 1976
I was awake nearly all night - I got up at 07:30 am.
Went for breakfast. I postponed my lunch date with our lawyer - Henry Steingarten till we got back from Canada.
Flew to Chicago and on to Seattle...... Nod & Swinn drove to Vancouver. I flew with everyone else.
Checked in our hotel and relaxed.
23rd June 1976
I was up at 09:00 am, cleaned up, packed and drove to Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
A long drive.
Did sound check and had a good show,
Spent a few hours at a club......
24th June 1976
Went for breakfast with H, Jim & Charlie.
We drove to Penticton, British Columbia through the mountains....
Cleaned up. Went for sound check and stayed at the gig.
GOOD GIG.
25th June 1976
H woke me at 08:30............ had a walk before breakfast.
Swinn was getting ready to see the ‘tax-man’ ???????
We drove to Trail, British Columbia.
Did our sound check. A so-so show.
Came straight back to the hotel and bed.
26th June 1976
I was up 07:30 am.
Cleaned up before breakfast,
Called Mom & Dad for a, chat.
We drove to Kelowna (British Columbia) in the mountains......
Relaxed by the pool before sound check and a so-so show.
27th June 1976
I was up at 08:00. Cleaned up to drive to Vancouver.
Drove most of the day.....
A so-so show.
We all drank in Swinn's room.
28th June 1976
I was awake at 08:30. Called H to go for breakfast.
I wandered round the shops with H.
Went for a sound check at the Commodore Club.... Not a good show.
We all went out for an Indian meal.
29th June 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
Spoke to Mom & Dad.
Did a radio show - had coffee with Haden.
Had a walk round the shops.
Did our sound check - Jim and myself worked on a bass-drums and violin solo......
GOOD SHOW. Met some blokes from Wolverhampton.
30th June 1976
I was up 07:00 am - cleaned up.
Drove and caught a ferry to Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Checked in the hotel and we all had coffee together.
I had a stroll round town. Went for coffee with Nod.
Did sound check...... So-so show.
We all came back to the hotel to have some drinks.
Swinn fell asleep on my bed.
I was awake at 08:30. Called H to go for breakfast.
I wandered round the shops with H.
Went for a sound check at the Commodore Club.... Not a good show.
We all went out for an Indian meal.
29th June 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
Spoke to Mom & Dad.
Did a radio show - had coffee with Haden.
Had a walk round the shops.
Did our sound check - Jim and myself worked on a bass-drums and violin solo......
GOOD SHOW. Met some blokes from Wolverhampton.
30th June 1976
I was up 07:00 am - cleaned up.
Drove and caught a ferry to Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Checked in the hotel and we all had coffee together.
I had a stroll round town. Went for coffee with Nod.
Did sound check...... So-so show.
We all came back to the hotel to have some drinks.
Swinn fell asleep on my bed.
1st July 1976
Got up at 11:00 am.
Cleaned up all the beer cans and empty glasses from last night!
Met everyone downstairs, checked out and drove to Port Alberta. Only an hours drive.
Checked in the hotel and relaxed and had a sauna before sound check.
Strange show....... strange audience.......
Came back to the hotel and had a few drinks with the hotel manager before bed.
2nd July 1976
Got up at 11:00 am, cleaned up and packed -went for breakfast. H was in the sauna, couldn’t wake Swinn. SO I drove H's wife Jan to get some baby food. Jim & Lou came with me, so they could get McDonalds. They were too late for breakfast.
Later we all drove to Campbell River..... Stopping to eat on the way.
Checked in the hotel - swapped my room with H so he could have an adjoining room for the baby (Jade).
Couldn’t have a sound check as the PA wasn’t working.
Came back to the hotel and did some shopping for gloves to play in.
Watched TV Burt Bacharach was interviewing Isaac Hayes, Cilla Black & Rex Harrison.
Strange crowd again????
3rd July 1976
Got up at 10:00 am. Cleaned up and met everyone downstairs.....
Spent all afternoon driving to Victoria.
Checked in the hotel - ‘Supersonic’ was on with Marc Bolan, The Hollies, David Essex & Mud...............
Didn’t bother with a sound check..... Good Show. ‘Fawlty Towers’ was on TV......
Went to a club after.
4th July 1976
H called early to see if I wanted to go for a sauna. I stayed in bed until 13:00. Relaxed by the pool for a while before going to a shopping Mall. Got myself a denim jacket.
I did some laundry at the hotel before we all went out to eat together.
5th July 1976
Got up at 09:00 am. Packed and went for breakfast. I drove to the airport with the roadies and flew in a ‘private’ plane ?Kimberly, British Columbia.
We all went to the hall as we were all together - we couldn’t get a sound check.
I ate at the, hotel with Nod and Swinn & Jackie.
Played with Bowser Moon...... I had some drinks with them after the show at our hotel.....
6th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00. Packed and drove all afternoon to Calgary - caught a plane to Winnipeg.....
Checked in our hotel. I watched Johnny Cash on TV - I had some drinks with Nod, Haden & Charlie.
I had a walk round some shop - spent the rest of the evening playing cards in Haden's room................
7th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Went to the hotel pool for a swim. Ron Meadows ( lighting designer) was also there.
Had a walk round with Nod, Haden & Charlie.
Went to the cinema to watch ‘Buffalo Bill and the Indians'.
Drank in Haden’s room before bed...
8th July 1976
Lay in bed until 10:30 am.
Went for breakfast - had a walk round.
Relaxed before Nod and myself went to a radio station for an interview.
Played pool in the hotel with one of Bachman Turner Overdrive.
Called home for a chat with Dad. He said it had been in the paper about Nod in rescuing a girl from a fire (check my biog Haden’s contribution).
Got up at 11:00 am.
Cleaned up all the beer cans and empty glasses from last night!
Met everyone downstairs, checked out and drove to Port Alberta. Only an hours drive.
Checked in the hotel and relaxed and had a sauna before sound check.
Strange show....... strange audience.......
Came back to the hotel and had a few drinks with the hotel manager before bed.
2nd July 1976
Got up at 11:00 am, cleaned up and packed -went for breakfast. H was in the sauna, couldn’t wake Swinn. SO I drove H's wife Jan to get some baby food. Jim & Lou came with me, so they could get McDonalds. They were too late for breakfast.
Later we all drove to Campbell River..... Stopping to eat on the way.
Checked in the hotel - swapped my room with H so he could have an adjoining room for the baby (Jade).
Couldn’t have a sound check as the PA wasn’t working.
Came back to the hotel and did some shopping for gloves to play in.
Watched TV Burt Bacharach was interviewing Isaac Hayes, Cilla Black & Rex Harrison.
Strange crowd again????
3rd July 1976
Got up at 10:00 am. Cleaned up and met everyone downstairs.....
Spent all afternoon driving to Victoria.
Checked in the hotel - ‘Supersonic’ was on with Marc Bolan, The Hollies, David Essex & Mud...............
Didn’t bother with a sound check..... Good Show. ‘Fawlty Towers’ was on TV......
Went to a club after.
4th July 1976
H called early to see if I wanted to go for a sauna. I stayed in bed until 13:00. Relaxed by the pool for a while before going to a shopping Mall. Got myself a denim jacket.
I did some laundry at the hotel before we all went out to eat together.
5th July 1976
Got up at 09:00 am. Packed and went for breakfast. I drove to the airport with the roadies and flew in a ‘private’ plane ?Kimberly, British Columbia.
We all went to the hall as we were all together - we couldn’t get a sound check.
I ate at the, hotel with Nod and Swinn & Jackie.
Played with Bowser Moon...... I had some drinks with them after the show at our hotel.....
6th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00. Packed and drove all afternoon to Calgary - caught a plane to Winnipeg.....
Checked in our hotel. I watched Johnny Cash on TV - I had some drinks with Nod, Haden & Charlie.
I had a walk round some shop - spent the rest of the evening playing cards in Haden's room................
7th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Went to the hotel pool for a swim. Ron Meadows ( lighting designer) was also there.
Had a walk round with Nod, Haden & Charlie.
Went to the cinema to watch ‘Buffalo Bill and the Indians'.
Drank in Haden’s room before bed...
8th July 1976
Lay in bed until 10:30 am.
Went for breakfast - had a walk round.
Relaxed before Nod and myself went to a radio station for an interview.
Played pool in the hotel with one of Bachman Turner Overdrive.
Called home for a chat with Dad. He said it had been in the paper about Nod in rescuing a girl from a fire (check my biog Haden’s contribution).
9th July 1976
I was awake most of the night.
Called home to have a chat with Dad and sister Carol.
‘Supersonic’ was on in L.A. - we were on.......
Had a good show.
Came back to the hotel to bed.
10th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 15:30 pm.
Went for coffee with Nod...... Came back to the hotel to do some laundry.
Watched ‘Fawlty Towers’ on TV.
We all went out to eat Japanese food together.
11th July 1976
I was awake early - went to Haden's room for breakfast. He said his brother Dave might come over to the States later on.
Walked to the gig with the crew to check my drums....
We might check out of this hotel and move to another......???????
Met someone who saw us play in Sunderland in 1968 - when we had just got back from the Bahamas.
At sound check H was having a lot of problems with his amp.
So-so show went to a party after.
12th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:30 pm.
Went for a sauna. H called to say he was going to a record shop - I would go with him....
Spent a few hours at the shop with H and Tim Bachman.
Went to the cinema to see 'The Omen'.
David Byron singer with Uriah Heep has quit the band.....
13th July 1976
Woke at 10:30. Went for a sauna and a, swim.
We all had dinner on the river-boat.
I spent the night at the club in the hotel.
14th July 1976
Got up at 09:30 am, cleaned up and packed to fly to Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Nod, Swinn, Charlie and myself, played snooker in the hotel.............
Drank in the bar watching a folk singer.....
I was in bed at 01:30 am.
15th July 1976
I was still awake at 04:30 reading.
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Went to the gig to check my drums,
We all did a radio interview at a station in town.
The groups Dennis & Booth, and Wednesday were also on the gig.
After the gig I drank with the promoter in the hotel bar.
16th July 1976
Got up at 10:00 am, cleaned up and had breakfast with H.
We all flew back to New York. Checked in the Mayflower hotel on Central Park.
Drank at Drakes Drum (pub) for the evening.
17th July 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till 15:00 pm.
Went for my usual stroll round Broadway.
Spent the afternoon at Swinn & Jackie's place with Nod & Ian (roadie).
Came back to the hotel and was in bed by 22:00 pm.
18th July 1976
Spent all day in bed then went for a drink at Kitty Hawkes Pub with Nod, Haden & Charlie.
19th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00 am.
Arranged to pick keys up for my apartment.
Spent the afternoon at Swinn's and got a hair cut.
We all spent the evening at ‘Catch A Rising Star (pub).
Chas called to say he’ll be over on Friday.
The gigs with Bachman Turner Overdrive in Nova Scotia have been cancelled ??????
20th July 1976
I was up at 08:00 am. Packed and checked out. Paid my bill and caught a cab to my apartment on East 24th St.
I had a wander round the neighbourhood checking places out......
Arranged to have lunch with Henry Steingarten (US Lawyer).
Spent the night at a party at Swinn & Jackie's.
21st July 1976
I was up at 10:00 am, cleaned up an met Henry Steingarten for lunch.
We spent time at Peter Kauff's office (DIR) listened to live recordings from our gig in Minneapolis ........ Good playing, very tight, BUT too fast.
Relaxed in my apartment reading ‘Shogun’.
22nd July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm. Did some shopping.
We all met to go over new material ...... NO EQUIPMENT the truck had blown up in the Lincoln Tunnel.
23rd July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30 pm. Went to Jim's place to hear the new songs. From there we went to Mitch’s place in the Bronx to rehearse.
Came back to my place and relaxed all evening.
24th July 1976
I was awake at 06:30 am. Cleaned up and did some food shopping.
Swinn called with today's rehearsal arrangements.
Chas came to listen what we were doing.
We all went out for dinner together. It was H and Jan's wedding anniversary.
Terry Doran who worked for The Beatles was also there.
25th July 1976
I was up 10:00 am.
Met everyone, and spent all day rehearsing.
Swinn dropped me back at my apartment, listened to the rehearsal tapes and watched Richie Havens on TV.
26th July 1976
I was awake really early.
Cleaned up and played the rehearsal tapes through.
Swinn called to say Chris Walters (English photographer) would take photos at rehearsals.
Rehearsed all day - Chris Walters didn’t show,.......
Went out on my own around Broadway.
27th July 1976
Got up at 09:00 am.
Played the rehearsal tapes through before going to meet Chas at D.I.R. (our American office). Talked about going back to England.
We have two concerts at Dover Place (New Jersey) this weekend - and we’ll record them.
Had some drinks with Chris Walters at Swinn's place.
28th July 1976
I was up at 09:00 am. Listened to the rehearsal tapes. Got a cab to Jim's place and rehearsed all day.
Swinn dropped me home. Listened to the rehearsal tapes again.
I was in bed by 22;30.
29th July 1976
I was up at 09:00 am. Listened to the rehearsal tapes again,
Spent all day rehearsing.
Relaxed in my apartment.
30th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30 pm.
Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Swinn picked me up to drive to Dover Place. We had to wait for the ‘strippers’ to finish before our gear could be set up?!
Chas didn’t like our show.
Nod went to a party.
The rest of us drove back to New York.
The Producers with Mel Brooks was on TV.
31st July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Relaxed all day before catching a cab to the Mayflower to drive to Dover Place.
Before I left ‘Supersonic’ was on with Wizzard, John Miles, Jack The Lad & Gilbert O’Sullivan.
Had a so-so very last show in America.
I went to a party until 07:00 am.
I was awake most of the night.
Called home to have a chat with Dad and sister Carol.
‘Supersonic’ was on in L.A. - we were on.......
Had a good show.
Came back to the hotel to bed.
10th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 15:30 pm.
Went for coffee with Nod...... Came back to the hotel to do some laundry.
Watched ‘Fawlty Towers’ on TV.
We all went out to eat Japanese food together.
11th July 1976
I was awake early - went to Haden's room for breakfast. He said his brother Dave might come over to the States later on.
Walked to the gig with the crew to check my drums....
We might check out of this hotel and move to another......???????
Met someone who saw us play in Sunderland in 1968 - when we had just got back from the Bahamas.
At sound check H was having a lot of problems with his amp.
So-so show went to a party after.
12th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:30 pm.
Went for a sauna. H called to say he was going to a record shop - I would go with him....
Spent a few hours at the shop with H and Tim Bachman.
Went to the cinema to see 'The Omen'.
David Byron singer with Uriah Heep has quit the band.....
13th July 1976
Woke at 10:30. Went for a sauna and a, swim.
We all had dinner on the river-boat.
I spent the night at the club in the hotel.
14th July 1976
Got up at 09:30 am, cleaned up and packed to fly to Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Nod, Swinn, Charlie and myself, played snooker in the hotel.............
Drank in the bar watching a folk singer.....
I was in bed at 01:30 am.
15th July 1976
I was still awake at 04:30 reading.
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Went to the gig to check my drums,
We all did a radio interview at a station in town.
The groups Dennis & Booth, and Wednesday were also on the gig.
After the gig I drank with the promoter in the hotel bar.
16th July 1976
Got up at 10:00 am, cleaned up and had breakfast with H.
We all flew back to New York. Checked in the Mayflower hotel on Central Park.
Drank at Drakes Drum (pub) for the evening.
17th July 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till 15:00 pm.
Went for my usual stroll round Broadway.
Spent the afternoon at Swinn & Jackie's place with Nod & Ian (roadie).
Came back to the hotel and was in bed by 22:00 pm.
18th July 1976
Spent all day in bed then went for a drink at Kitty Hawkes Pub with Nod, Haden & Charlie.
19th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00 am.
Arranged to pick keys up for my apartment.
Spent the afternoon at Swinn's and got a hair cut.
We all spent the evening at ‘Catch A Rising Star (pub).
Chas called to say he’ll be over on Friday.
The gigs with Bachman Turner Overdrive in Nova Scotia have been cancelled ??????
20th July 1976
I was up at 08:00 am. Packed and checked out. Paid my bill and caught a cab to my apartment on East 24th St.
I had a wander round the neighbourhood checking places out......
Arranged to have lunch with Henry Steingarten (US Lawyer).
Spent the night at a party at Swinn & Jackie's.
21st July 1976
I was up at 10:00 am, cleaned up an met Henry Steingarten for lunch.
We spent time at Peter Kauff's office (DIR) listened to live recordings from our gig in Minneapolis ........ Good playing, very tight, BUT too fast.
Relaxed in my apartment reading ‘Shogun’.
22nd July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm. Did some shopping.
We all met to go over new material ...... NO EQUIPMENT the truck had blown up in the Lincoln Tunnel.
23rd July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30 pm. Went to Jim's place to hear the new songs. From there we went to Mitch’s place in the Bronx to rehearse.
Came back to my place and relaxed all evening.
24th July 1976
I was awake at 06:30 am. Cleaned up and did some food shopping.
Swinn called with today's rehearsal arrangements.
Chas came to listen what we were doing.
We all went out for dinner together. It was H and Jan's wedding anniversary.
Terry Doran who worked for The Beatles was also there.
25th July 1976
I was up 10:00 am.
Met everyone, and spent all day rehearsing.
Swinn dropped me back at my apartment, listened to the rehearsal tapes and watched Richie Havens on TV.
26th July 1976
I was awake really early.
Cleaned up and played the rehearsal tapes through.
Swinn called to say Chris Walters (English photographer) would take photos at rehearsals.
Rehearsed all day - Chris Walters didn’t show,.......
Went out on my own around Broadway.
27th July 1976
Got up at 09:00 am.
Played the rehearsal tapes through before going to meet Chas at D.I.R. (our American office). Talked about going back to England.
We have two concerts at Dover Place (New Jersey) this weekend - and we’ll record them.
Had some drinks with Chris Walters at Swinn's place.
28th July 1976
I was up at 09:00 am. Listened to the rehearsal tapes. Got a cab to Jim's place and rehearsed all day.
Swinn dropped me home. Listened to the rehearsal tapes again.
I was in bed by 22;30.
29th July 1976
I was up at 09:00 am. Listened to the rehearsal tapes again,
Spent all day rehearsing.
Relaxed in my apartment.
30th July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30 pm.
Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Swinn picked me up to drive to Dover Place. We had to wait for the ‘strippers’ to finish before our gear could be set up?!
Chas didn’t like our show.
Nod went to a party.
The rest of us drove back to New York.
The Producers with Mel Brooks was on TV.
31st July 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Relaxed all day before catching a cab to the Mayflower to drive to Dover Place.
Before I left ‘Supersonic’ was on with Wizzard, John Miles, Jack The Lad & Gilbert O’Sullivan.
Had a so-so very last show in America.
I went to a party until 07:00 am.
1st August 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:00.
Made tea and relaxed.
Spoke to Swinn who said no-one was really interested in going out........
SO, I made pick up arrangements for tomorrow.
I stayed in my apartment all night not answering the phone.
2nd August 1976
I got up at 08:30 am.
Made tea and started to pack my suitcase......
Swinn called with arrangements to meet later on.
I called Bob Merowitzh to say bye - who said he might be in the UK during October..... and Peter Kauff to say bye. Peter said he would be over in the UK during September....
I caught a cab to the Mayflower Hotel to meet everyone. We all drove to Kennedy Airport to fly home to England,,,,, Our last ever tour of the U.S.... AND it still remained un-conquered.......
3rd August 1976
We landed at Heathrow 07:00 am.
Nod and myself caught a cab to the office. I collected my flat keys. Nod made his way home.
I got to my place, un-packed and went through lots of mail.....
I tried to arrange a meeting with Colin (accountant).
Did some laundry, arranged to see Colin this Thursday.
Watched ’Hard Day’s Night’.
4th August 1976
I was up at 07:00 am, trying to get over jet-lag.
Let my sister Carol know what time I would be in Wolverhampton tomorrow.
Went to Hampsted for lunch. Nod called - we would travel up to Wolves together tomorrow.
I relaxed all evening.
5th August 1976
Once again, I was awake early. Got up at 06:00 am.
Went to see Colin to sort a few things out.
Went to Euston to get my train back to Wolverhampton. I was delayed at Birmingham ‘cause of train time-table mess-ups.......
My Brother In Law Gel met me at Wolverhampton station. Spent the night at their house.
6th August 1976
I was up early drove to Haden’s. Spent all day rehearsing.
I ate at Carol & Gel's before going to see Marilyn's new baby Michael....
Came to my place - played the rehearsal tapes through before bed.
7th August 1976
I was up at 08:00 am.
Drove to Haden’s and rehearsed all day.
Went out to a party at a pub with Haden and Dave.
On my way home, I picked a hitch-hiker up and gave him a lift to Wolverhampton.
8th August 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Dennis (engineer from the Record Plant in New York (‘Nobody's Fools’ & ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’) sent me a cassette of Johnny Winter that he promised.....
Went to see Mom& Dad - they had just got back from holiday.
Relaxed all evening.
9th August 1976
I was up at 06:45 am.
Relaxed all day.
Went out with Haden & Dave to a mates pub. Roy Wood joined us.
Didn’t get home till late.
10th August 1976
Got up at 10:00 am.
Rehearsals were called off - H was having problems at his Mother's grave??????
Spent the night at a pub with Derek & Chris.
11th August 1976
I was awake at 07:30 am.
Played the rehearsal tape through.
Charlie picked me up for rehearsals,
Spent the evening with Haden and Dave - Roy Wood joined us.....
Drank at Oliver's (late night drinking haunt).
12th August 1976
I was up at 10:00 am.
Spent all day at rehearsals
Relaxed all night at home.
13th August 1976
I was up at 06:45 am.....
Rehearsed all day.
Stayed in all night and played records.
14th August 1976
Got up at 10:00 am.I drove to, London,
Went to post an American Express bill and locked myself out. Had to break a window to get in......
Watched E.L.O on TV.
15th August 1976
Got up at 10:00.
Listened to the radio.
Relaxed all day. Went to Jack Straw's Castle (pub on Hampsted Heath) for a drink, or 10......
16th August 1976
I was up at 08:00 am.
Drove back to Wolves and straight to rehearsals.
Nod popped in to say "Hi" to Mom & Dad.
Spent the night at 'The Fox’ with Dave Donovan.
17th August 1976
Got up at 09:30 am.
Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Rehearsed all day.
Stayed in all night at Mom & Dad’s.
18th August 1976
I was up at 10:00 am.
Rehearsed all day.
Went out drinking and forgot were I parked my car.
Called Dad to help me find it. HE WAS NOT VERY HAPPY.
19th August 1976
Got up 11:00.
Rehearsed all day.
Spent the evening at Mom & Dad’s.
20th August 1976
I was up, 06:00.
Went shopping, rehearsed all day.
Relaxed at, home, watching TV.
21st August1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00.
Spent most of the afternoon in Wolverhampton.
Relaxed at home and listened to a live concert of Queen from Hammersmith Odeon from 1975.......
Spent the evening at the Mermaid pub near my flat in Wolverhampton.
22nd August 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Relaxed all day before going for a drink at the Greyhound and The Fox.
23rd August 1976
I was awake early.
Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Had dinner at Mom & Dad’s before spending the night at The Fox.
24th August 1976
I was awake early. Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Swinn called to say rehearsals were off today.
I listened to a ‘live’ tape of us from Toledo..... that Charlie had recorded from the ‘mixing-desk’.
Watched ‘Let It Be’ before spending the night at The Trumpet pub with Nod & Swinn. Nod told me he was getting married tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
25th August 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
Cleaned up and went to town to get Nod & Leandra a wedding present.....
Drove to their wedding reception at a friend's country house....
From there, I drove back to London.
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:00.
Made tea and relaxed.
Spoke to Swinn who said no-one was really interested in going out........
SO, I made pick up arrangements for tomorrow.
I stayed in my apartment all night not answering the phone.
2nd August 1976
I got up at 08:30 am.
Made tea and started to pack my suitcase......
Swinn called with arrangements to meet later on.
I called Bob Merowitzh to say bye - who said he might be in the UK during October..... and Peter Kauff to say bye. Peter said he would be over in the UK during September....
I caught a cab to the Mayflower Hotel to meet everyone. We all drove to Kennedy Airport to fly home to England,,,,, Our last ever tour of the U.S.... AND it still remained un-conquered.......
3rd August 1976
We landed at Heathrow 07:00 am.
Nod and myself caught a cab to the office. I collected my flat keys. Nod made his way home.
I got to my place, un-packed and went through lots of mail.....
I tried to arrange a meeting with Colin (accountant).
Did some laundry, arranged to see Colin this Thursday.
Watched ’Hard Day’s Night’.
4th August 1976
I was up at 07:00 am, trying to get over jet-lag.
Let my sister Carol know what time I would be in Wolverhampton tomorrow.
Went to Hampsted for lunch. Nod called - we would travel up to Wolves together tomorrow.
I relaxed all evening.
5th August 1976
Once again, I was awake early. Got up at 06:00 am.
Went to see Colin to sort a few things out.
Went to Euston to get my train back to Wolverhampton. I was delayed at Birmingham ‘cause of train time-table mess-ups.......
My Brother In Law Gel met me at Wolverhampton station. Spent the night at their house.
6th August 1976
I was up early drove to Haden’s. Spent all day rehearsing.
I ate at Carol & Gel's before going to see Marilyn's new baby Michael....
Came to my place - played the rehearsal tapes through before bed.
7th August 1976
I was up at 08:00 am.
Drove to Haden’s and rehearsed all day.
Went out to a party at a pub with Haden and Dave.
On my way home, I picked a hitch-hiker up and gave him a lift to Wolverhampton.
8th August 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Dennis (engineer from the Record Plant in New York (‘Nobody's Fools’ & ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’) sent me a cassette of Johnny Winter that he promised.....
Went to see Mom& Dad - they had just got back from holiday.
Relaxed all evening.
9th August 1976
I was up at 06:45 am.
Relaxed all day.
Went out with Haden & Dave to a mates pub. Roy Wood joined us.
Didn’t get home till late.
10th August 1976
Got up at 10:00 am.
Rehearsals were called off - H was having problems at his Mother's grave??????
Spent the night at a pub with Derek & Chris.
11th August 1976
I was awake at 07:30 am.
Played the rehearsal tape through.
Charlie picked me up for rehearsals,
Spent the evening with Haden and Dave - Roy Wood joined us.....
Drank at Oliver's (late night drinking haunt).
12th August 1976
I was up at 10:00 am.
Spent all day at rehearsals
Relaxed all night at home.
13th August 1976
I was up at 06:45 am.....
Rehearsed all day.
Stayed in all night and played records.
14th August 1976
Got up at 10:00 am.I drove to, London,
Went to post an American Express bill and locked myself out. Had to break a window to get in......
Watched E.L.O on TV.
15th August 1976
Got up at 10:00.
Listened to the radio.
Relaxed all day. Went to Jack Straw's Castle (pub on Hampsted Heath) for a drink, or 10......
16th August 1976
I was up at 08:00 am.
Drove back to Wolves and straight to rehearsals.
Nod popped in to say "Hi" to Mom & Dad.
Spent the night at 'The Fox’ with Dave Donovan.
17th August 1976
Got up at 09:30 am.
Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Rehearsed all day.
Stayed in all night at Mom & Dad’s.
18th August 1976
I was up at 10:00 am.
Rehearsed all day.
Went out drinking and forgot were I parked my car.
Called Dad to help me find it. HE WAS NOT VERY HAPPY.
19th August 1976
Got up 11:00.
Rehearsed all day.
Spent the evening at Mom & Dad’s.
20th August 1976
I was up, 06:00.
Went shopping, rehearsed all day.
Relaxed at, home, watching TV.
21st August1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00.
Spent most of the afternoon in Wolverhampton.
Relaxed at home and listened to a live concert of Queen from Hammersmith Odeon from 1975.......
Spent the evening at the Mermaid pub near my flat in Wolverhampton.
22nd August 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Relaxed all day before going for a drink at the Greyhound and The Fox.
23rd August 1976
I was awake early.
Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Had dinner at Mom & Dad’s before spending the night at The Fox.
24th August 1976
I was awake early. Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Swinn called to say rehearsals were off today.
I listened to a ‘live’ tape of us from Toledo..... that Charlie had recorded from the ‘mixing-desk’.
Watched ‘Let It Be’ before spending the night at The Trumpet pub with Nod & Swinn. Nod told me he was getting married tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
25th August 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
Cleaned up and went to town to get Nod & Leandra a wedding present.....
Drove to their wedding reception at a friend's country house....
From there, I drove back to London.
26th August 1976
I was awake early.
Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Checked on the address for Studio 51.
Rehearsed all the new songs with Chas.
Rob Wilson from ‘Rose Morris’ (Ludwig distributors) came round to give me passes for the Reading Festival.
27th August 1976
I was awake early.
Played the rehearsal tape through before spending the day at Studio 51 again.
Relaxed all evening.....
28th August 1976
I was up 09:50 am.
Sorted mail out. Relaxed all day and evening.
Watched T-Rex in, concert and AC/DC......
29th August 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Dave Donovan called to see if I would go and watch him record at ‘De Lane Lea’
Watched Elton John in concert from Dodger Stadium.
30th August 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Played rehearsal tapes through.
Watched TV all night.
31st August 1976
I was up at 07:45 am.
Listened to the rehearsal tapes.
Called Advision Studios as the roadies were late picking me up.......
Spent all day recording ‘Les Lay’ ???????
Swinn dropped me off.
Relaxed and watched ‘Cry Of The Banshee’.
I was awake early.
Played the rehearsal tapes through.
Checked on the address for Studio 51.
Rehearsed all the new songs with Chas.
Rob Wilson from ‘Rose Morris’ (Ludwig distributors) came round to give me passes for the Reading Festival.
27th August 1976
I was awake early.
Played the rehearsal tape through before spending the day at Studio 51 again.
Relaxed all evening.....
28th August 1976
I was up 09:50 am.
Sorted mail out. Relaxed all day and evening.
Watched T-Rex in, concert and AC/DC......
29th August 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Dave Donovan called to see if I would go and watch him record at ‘De Lane Lea’
Watched Elton John in concert from Dodger Stadium.
30th August 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Played rehearsal tapes through.
Watched TV all night.
31st August 1976
I was up at 07:45 am.
Listened to the rehearsal tapes.
Called Advision Studios as the roadies were late picking me up.......
Spent all day recording ‘Les Lay’ ???????
Swinn dropped me off.
Relaxed and watched ‘Cry Of The Banshee’.
1st September 1976
Got up 08:30am.
Cleaned up and caught the bus to Selfridges and a cab to the studios (Advision).
Swinn dropped me home after the session.
Relaxed all evening.
2nd September 1976
I was up at 07:45 am. Cleaned up and played the rehearsal tapes through before getting a bus and taxi to Advision. Did a lot of drums and re-recorded ‘Les Lay’???????
Keith Altham popped in.
I caught a cab home and watched Tommy Cooper on TV.
3rd September 1976
I was up 09:00 am.
Played rehearsal tapes through before leaving for the studio.
Spent all day there. Haden dropped me home.
Did some shopping and relaxed all evening.
4th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00 am
Went to see the ‘Rocky Horror Show’ in Chelsea - from there I went to the Japanese Restaurant at the Kensington Hilton.
5th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30 am
Drove to Chas’s place Nr Gatwick - Goulds Farm.
Rod McSween (our agent) and Tony Ashton (Pianist, once a member of Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - who had a hit with ‘Resurrection Shuffle'. 1971) were there.
Stayed the night.
6th September 1976
Drove to, London with, Chas & his son Stephan.
Spent all day in the studio recording.....
Relaxed all evening at home.
7th September 1976
I was up at 08:00 am,
Spent all day in the studio.
Rob Wilson from ‘Rose Morris’ brought some amps to the studio for the others to try.
Charlie & H came back to my place to eat before driving back to Wolverhampton.
8th September 1976
Got up at 09:00 am.
Went to the studio to finish off the ‘basic’ tracks.
Relaxed at home for the evening.
9th September 1976
I was up at 08:00 am.
Made my way to the studio to spend the day doing ‘overdubs'.
We all went to Chas’s place in Hampstead to talk over things??????
10th September 1976
Sister Carol called to wish me ‘Happy Birthday’
Spent all day and evening on a ‘pub-Crawl’ round Chelsea.
11th September 1976
Stayed in bed till lunchtime.
Drove to Brighton for the day.
12th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Played records all afternoon (much to the dislike of my neighbours).
Had a drive to the West End.
Came home and watched Fawlty Towers.
13th September 1976
I was up early.
Made my way to the studio. I did nothing. Everyone else were doing overdubs.
I drove home to relax.
14th September 1976
I was up 08:00 am.
Spent all day in Advision.......
15th September 1976
I was up at 10:00 am. Made my way to Les Perrin’s (publicists) reception. Roy Carr,(NME) and Dave Clark (Dave Clark Five - ‘Glad All Over) were there.
We made our way to the studio. We were all SO drunk - we couldn’t do anything........... Mel Bush (promoter) popped in to say hello.
16th September 1976
I was up, 09:00
Spent all day in the studio (sober) doing overdubs.
I Went to ‘De Lane Lea’ studios where Dave Donovan was recording.
17th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Made my way to the studio...... Put new drums on ‘It Ain’t Love’.
Relaxed home all evening.
18th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Went to Jack Straws Castle (pub on Hampsted Heath).
Waited at my place for Swinn & Jackie to arrive.
Went to the Queen show in Hyde Park. Spent most of the afternoon & show backstage meeting everyone - eating & drinking all their booze.... They had just signed with John Reid (Elton John’s manager).
Kiki Dee was also on the show.....
19th September 1976
Relaxed all day.
Watched Richard Burton in ‘Villain’ & ‘Fawlty Towers’
20th September 1976
I was up at 07:00 am.
Spent all day in the studio. Not a lot was done........
Went to Hampstead to eat Chinese with H & Jan.
21st September 1976
Spent all day in the studio - I only put ‘tambourine’ on!
Relaxed at home all night.
22nd September 1976
Recorded all day
Went out with Chas to an Indian Restaurant in Hampstead.....
23rd September 1976
I was up 06:00 am.
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing).
24th September 1976
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing).
I went to Jack Straw's Castle for the evening.
25th September 1976
Went to Kings Rd for lunch.
Spent the evening at Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine’s party................
26th September 1976
Spent all day in Brighton.
27th September 1976
Got up 09:00 am.
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing).
Went to Jack Straws Castle for the evening.
28th September 1976
I was up 09:30 am
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing.)
Jack Straw’s Castle?????????
Watched Bob Dylan on ‘O.G.W.T.’
29th September 1976
I was up at 09:30 am.
Went to the studio (did something) overdubbing.
Went to a Wine-Bar in Kings Rd & Jack Straws Castle.
Watched ‘I Claudius’ on TV.
30th September 1976
I was up at 10:00 am.
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing).
Went for a drink in the Kings Rd ???????
Came home????????????????
Got up 08:30am.
Cleaned up and caught the bus to Selfridges and a cab to the studios (Advision).
Swinn dropped me home after the session.
Relaxed all evening.
2nd September 1976
I was up at 07:45 am. Cleaned up and played the rehearsal tapes through before getting a bus and taxi to Advision. Did a lot of drums and re-recorded ‘Les Lay’???????
Keith Altham popped in.
I caught a cab home and watched Tommy Cooper on TV.
3rd September 1976
I was up 09:00 am.
Played rehearsal tapes through before leaving for the studio.
Spent all day there. Haden dropped me home.
Did some shopping and relaxed all evening.
4th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00 am
Went to see the ‘Rocky Horror Show’ in Chelsea - from there I went to the Japanese Restaurant at the Kensington Hilton.
5th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30 am
Drove to Chas’s place Nr Gatwick - Goulds Farm.
Rod McSween (our agent) and Tony Ashton (Pianist, once a member of Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - who had a hit with ‘Resurrection Shuffle'. 1971) were there.
Stayed the night.
6th September 1976
Drove to, London with, Chas & his son Stephan.
Spent all day in the studio recording.....
Relaxed all evening at home.
7th September 1976
I was up at 08:00 am,
Spent all day in the studio.
Rob Wilson from ‘Rose Morris’ brought some amps to the studio for the others to try.
Charlie & H came back to my place to eat before driving back to Wolverhampton.
8th September 1976
Got up at 09:00 am.
Went to the studio to finish off the ‘basic’ tracks.
Relaxed at home for the evening.
9th September 1976
I was up at 08:00 am.
Made my way to the studio to spend the day doing ‘overdubs'.
We all went to Chas’s place in Hampstead to talk over things??????
10th September 1976
Sister Carol called to wish me ‘Happy Birthday’
Spent all day and evening on a ‘pub-Crawl’ round Chelsea.
11th September 1976
Stayed in bed till lunchtime.
Drove to Brighton for the day.
12th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Played records all afternoon (much to the dislike of my neighbours).
Had a drive to the West End.
Came home and watched Fawlty Towers.
13th September 1976
I was up early.
Made my way to the studio. I did nothing. Everyone else were doing overdubs.
I drove home to relax.
14th September 1976
I was up 08:00 am.
Spent all day in Advision.......
15th September 1976
I was up at 10:00 am. Made my way to Les Perrin’s (publicists) reception. Roy Carr,(NME) and Dave Clark (Dave Clark Five - ‘Glad All Over) were there.
We made our way to the studio. We were all SO drunk - we couldn’t do anything........... Mel Bush (promoter) popped in to say hello.
16th September 1976
I was up, 09:00
Spent all day in the studio (sober) doing overdubs.
I Went to ‘De Lane Lea’ studios where Dave Donovan was recording.
17th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Made my way to the studio...... Put new drums on ‘It Ain’t Love’.
Relaxed home all evening.
18th September 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Went to Jack Straws Castle (pub on Hampsted Heath).
Waited at my place for Swinn & Jackie to arrive.
Went to the Queen show in Hyde Park. Spent most of the afternoon & show backstage meeting everyone - eating & drinking all their booze.... They had just signed with John Reid (Elton John’s manager).
Kiki Dee was also on the show.....
19th September 1976
Relaxed all day.
Watched Richard Burton in ‘Villain’ & ‘Fawlty Towers’
20th September 1976
I was up at 07:00 am.
Spent all day in the studio. Not a lot was done........
Went to Hampstead to eat Chinese with H & Jan.
21st September 1976
Spent all day in the studio - I only put ‘tambourine’ on!
Relaxed at home all night.
22nd September 1976
Recorded all day
Went out with Chas to an Indian Restaurant in Hampstead.....
23rd September 1976
I was up 06:00 am.
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing).
24th September 1976
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing).
I went to Jack Straw's Castle for the evening.
25th September 1976
Went to Kings Rd for lunch.
Spent the evening at Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine’s party................
26th September 1976
Spent all day in Brighton.
27th September 1976
Got up 09:00 am.
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing).
Went to Jack Straws Castle for the evening.
28th September 1976
I was up 09:30 am
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing.)
Jack Straw’s Castle?????????
Watched Bob Dylan on ‘O.G.W.T.’
29th September 1976
I was up at 09:30 am.
Went to the studio (did something) overdubbing.
Went to a Wine-Bar in Kings Rd & Jack Straws Castle.
Watched ‘I Claudius’ on TV.
30th September 1976
I was up at 10:00 am.
Spent all day in the studio (doing nothing).
Went for a drink in the Kings Rd ???????
Came home????????????????
1st October 1976
I was up 09:30 am.
Spent all day in the studio.
Went to a Wine Bar in the Kings Road.
2nd October 1976
Got up 11:30 am.
Spent all day in the studio.
Spent the evening at Piccadilly Circus.
3rd October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:30 am.
Swinn called from New York for a chat.
‘Fawlty Towers’ was on.
4th October 1976
I was up 08:00 am.
Spent the day in the studio re-recording.
Spent the evening at Jack Straw's Castle.
5th October 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
Caught the bus to the studio - recorded all day.
Went to Jack Straws.
Watched Led Zeppelin on 'O.G.W.T.'
6th October 1976
I was up at 07:45 am.
Recorded all day.
Went out with Chas for dinner.
7th October 1976
I was up at 09:30 am.
Relaxed all day and played records......
8th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Went to the West End to buy clothes............
Played records all day...............
Watched Frankie Howard on ‘Russell Harty’.
9th October 1976
Got up 12:00 pm.
Went shopping in Hampstead,
H and Jan arrived.
We drove to Chas’s place Nr Gatwick Airport for a party.
We all drove home together, they stayed the night.
10th October 1976
We all got up around 12:00 pm. We all went to Jack Straws for lunch before H & Jan drove home.
Watched ‘Fawlty Towers’.
11th October 1976
Got up at 12:30 pm.
Relaxed all day ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave’ Em’ was on.
Played records all day.................
12th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Played records all morning.
Watched ‘Groupie’ and ‘O.G.W.T.’ with Janis Ian.
13th October 1976
Got up 10:30 am.
A load of wine was delivered to me???
Drank all afternoon........
Watched ‘Benny Hill Show’.
14th October 1976
Got up 10:15 am.
Played Slade recordings throuh.
‘T.O.T.P’s.’ was on with David Essex & Sherbet..............
15th October 1976
Got up 13:30 pm.
Packed and made my way to Euston to go back to Wolverhampton.
Dad met me at the station.
Had dinner with Mom & Dad before spending the evening at De Babels (late drinking place).
16th October 1976
Went to the Mermaid (pub near my W’ton flat for lunch.
17th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Dave Donovan called to say Frank Lea was on the scrounge again.
Watched ‘Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid’.
18th Oct., 1976.
Woke early with flu symptoms???????
Watched ‘Supersonic’ with Leo Sayer.
19th October 1976
I was up at 09:45 am.
Relaxed all day and watched Elton John on ‘O.G.W.T.'
20th October 1976
Charlie myself and Haden spent all day at the equip warehouse to sort my drums out.
Came home and watched ‘I Claudius’.
21st October 1976
Spent all day with Swinn at The Trumpet.
22nd October 1976
Got up at 12:30 pm.
Drank at The Trumpet again ALL DAY.
23rd October 1976
Spent all day at The Trumpet.
24th October 1976
Relaxed all day.
Went to play squash with Ross, Marg, Karolyn & Geoff.
25th October 1976
Got up at 08:30 am.
Called Advision studios as Chas was ‘mixing’. We may join him the end of this week to mix the ‘live’ stuff from the ‘States....
Spent the night at The Fox with Haden and Dave.
26th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till, 11;30 am.
Nod & Leandra called from London to say hello.
Watched Peter Frampton on 'O.G.W.T.'
27th October 1976
I was up at 11:30 am, called H no answer.
Spent all day playing records..................
28th October 1976
I was up at 08:45 am.
Got a cab to the studio.
Spent all day recording.
Spent the evening at Mortons & Tramp (in London) with Chas & Roger Holt from Polydor.
29th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:30 am.
Relaxed all day
Watched 'University Challenge' (was ‘H’ on??????)
‘Rosemary’s Baby’.......
30th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30 pm.
Had lunch at Jack Straw's Castle.
Drove home to Wolverhampton.... Went to see Eric Burdon at Barbarella’s... THEN I DROVE BACK TO LONDON......
31st October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00.
Had lunch at Jack Straw's Castle.
I was up 09:30 am.
Spent all day in the studio.
Went to a Wine Bar in the Kings Road.
2nd October 1976
Got up 11:30 am.
Spent all day in the studio.
Spent the evening at Piccadilly Circus.
3rd October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:30 am.
Swinn called from New York for a chat.
‘Fawlty Towers’ was on.
4th October 1976
I was up 08:00 am.
Spent the day in the studio re-recording.
Spent the evening at Jack Straw's Castle.
5th October 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
Caught the bus to the studio - recorded all day.
Went to Jack Straws.
Watched Led Zeppelin on 'O.G.W.T.'
6th October 1976
I was up at 07:45 am.
Recorded all day.
Went out with Chas for dinner.
7th October 1976
I was up at 09:30 am.
Relaxed all day and played records......
8th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Went to the West End to buy clothes............
Played records all day...............
Watched Frankie Howard on ‘Russell Harty’.
9th October 1976
Got up 12:00 pm.
Went shopping in Hampstead,
H and Jan arrived.
We drove to Chas’s place Nr Gatwick Airport for a party.
We all drove home together, they stayed the night.
10th October 1976
We all got up around 12:00 pm. We all went to Jack Straws for lunch before H & Jan drove home.
Watched ‘Fawlty Towers’.
11th October 1976
Got up at 12:30 pm.
Relaxed all day ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave’ Em’ was on.
Played records all day.................
12th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Played records all morning.
Watched ‘Groupie’ and ‘O.G.W.T.’ with Janis Ian.
13th October 1976
Got up 10:30 am.
A load of wine was delivered to me???
Drank all afternoon........
Watched ‘Benny Hill Show’.
14th October 1976
Got up 10:15 am.
Played Slade recordings throuh.
‘T.O.T.P’s.’ was on with David Essex & Sherbet..............
15th October 1976
Got up 13:30 pm.
Packed and made my way to Euston to go back to Wolverhampton.
Dad met me at the station.
Had dinner with Mom & Dad before spending the evening at De Babels (late drinking place).
16th October 1976
Went to the Mermaid (pub near my W’ton flat for lunch.
17th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Dave Donovan called to say Frank Lea was on the scrounge again.
Watched ‘Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid’.
18th Oct., 1976.
Woke early with flu symptoms???????
Watched ‘Supersonic’ with Leo Sayer.
19th October 1976
I was up at 09:45 am.
Relaxed all day and watched Elton John on ‘O.G.W.T.'
20th October 1976
Charlie myself and Haden spent all day at the equip warehouse to sort my drums out.
Came home and watched ‘I Claudius’.
21st October 1976
Spent all day with Swinn at The Trumpet.
22nd October 1976
Got up at 12:30 pm.
Drank at The Trumpet again ALL DAY.
23rd October 1976
Spent all day at The Trumpet.
24th October 1976
Relaxed all day.
Went to play squash with Ross, Marg, Karolyn & Geoff.
25th October 1976
Got up at 08:30 am.
Called Advision studios as Chas was ‘mixing’. We may join him the end of this week to mix the ‘live’ stuff from the ‘States....
Spent the night at The Fox with Haden and Dave.
26th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till, 11;30 am.
Nod & Leandra called from London to say hello.
Watched Peter Frampton on 'O.G.W.T.'
27th October 1976
I was up at 11:30 am, called H no answer.
Spent all day playing records..................
28th October 1976
I was up at 08:45 am.
Got a cab to the studio.
Spent all day recording.
Spent the evening at Mortons & Tramp (in London) with Chas & Roger Holt from Polydor.
29th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:30 am.
Relaxed all day
Watched 'University Challenge' (was ‘H’ on??????)
‘Rosemary’s Baby’.......
30th October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:30 pm.
Had lunch at Jack Straw's Castle.
Drove home to Wolverhampton.... Went to see Eric Burdon at Barbarella’s... THEN I DROVE BACK TO LONDON......
31st October 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00.
Had lunch at Jack Straw's Castle.
1st November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till, 12:00.
Called Chas to see if I could go to the studio to hear the mixes......
Was there when Chas, Nod & Jim’ were mixing ‘Big Apple Blues’ & ‘It Ain’t Love’
Took ages to find my car as I’d forgotten which car park I’d left it in..........
Eventually got home
Watched ‘Sweeney’.
2nd November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Leandra called for a, chat.??????
Did some shopping in Hampstead.
Watched Marc Bolan on The Arrows tv show.
Spent the evening at Nod's house...... Swinn and Charlie were also there.
3rd November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Went to Mr Chows in, Bayswater Rd for lunch.
Stayed in the West End to go and see ‘All The President’s Men’ with Dustin Hoffman & Robert Redford.
4th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Relaxed and played records all afternoon.
Watched ‘T.O.T.Ps'
5th November 1976
Went to Jack Straws for lunch.....
Relaxed all day at home.
6th November 1976
I was up early got ready to go to Capital Radio with Nod.
I spoke to Swinn about going to the Santana concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley. Eric Burdon was also on the show.
Spent the evening there.
7th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Relaxed all day in the garden.
8th November 1976
An old woman came to my front door accusing me of following her????????. I slammed the door in her face.
Relaxed all day...
9th November 1976
I got up 09:00 am.
Relaxed all day and watched ‘O.G.W.T’ with Ralph McTell. I TURNED IT OFF....
10th November 1976
I got up 09:00 am.
Played records before going to the office. A German fan had sent me ‘pots’ as a present??????
Bay City Rollers were on ‘Today’ on ITV.
Eric Burdon and his band came to my place to drink for the evening.
11th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm
Relaxed all day and watched T.O.T.Ps with Eddie & the Hotrods, Dr Hook, Guys & Dolls, Leo Sayer, Legs & Co, Neil Diamond, Billy Ocean & Chicago.
12th November 1976
Got up at 11:30 am.
Spent all day doing interviews.
13th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Went to Jack Straws for lunch........
Relaxed all afternoon.
14th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:45 am.
Went for a walk round ‘Hampstead’
Relaxed all day....
15th November 1976
Got up at 11:45 am.
Had a walk to Hampstead and heard this ‘roar’ in the sky, thinking a plane was in trouble....... IT WAS CONCORDE FLYING OVER..............
I went to the West End to see Zeppelin’s ‘Song Remains The Same’ movie.
I ate Chinese before getting a cab home.
16th November 1976
Got up at 09:30 am.
Swinn and myself went to a Thin Lizzy concert at Hammersmith Odeon.
From there we spent the evening at the Speakeasy Club.
17th November 1976
Swinn left for the office.
I relaxed all day.
Swinn came home and called his girlfriend Jackie in New York.
David Putnam was on ‘Film Night’
18th November 1976
Kenny Parry (Bunny) rang to invite me to Liverpool for the weekend.
Called to wish sister Carol a ‘Happy Birthday’.
Drove back to Wolverhampton, had dinner with Mom & Dad.
19th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Charlie picked me up to drive to the equipment warehouse in Birmingham. Met Swinn there.
I sorted my drums out for John Steel (Animals Drummer) to use.
I caught the train to Liverpool. Kenny & Dave (Bunny) met me. Spent the evening on a pub crawl.......
20th November 1976
Got up at Kenny & Val's place at 11:00am. We all had breakfast and watched Noel Edmunds.
Spent another evening on a pub crawl.
21st November 1976
Kenny woke me 12:00 pm.
Met Terry (drummer) in a pub...... Went back to meet his Mom & Dad. Before another pub crawl.
22nd November 1976
Stayed in bed till 14:00 pm.
Spent all day drinking.
23rd November 1976
I was first one awake made tea. Kenny and Val got up.
Played around on Kenny’s drums before lunch at a Wine Bar.
Had dinner with everyone.
24th November 1976
I was up 09:30 am.
We all drove to London.
Spoke to H who said we’ll listen to the new mixes next week.
Spent the evening at ‘The Richard Steels’ in Hampstead.
25th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12;00 pm.
Spent all day in ‘The Richard Steels’ with Dave & Kenny - from there we went to the Speakeasy.
26th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:00 pm.
Went to the, ‘Queen’ reception at, ‘Advision’ studios, for their new CD, ‘Day At The Races’.....
27th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:00 pm.
Played records for most of the afternoon.
Relaxed all day.
28th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Swinn drove home to Wolverhampton
I relaxed all day.
29th November 1976
I was awake 10:30 am.
H called ‘bout staying here ???
Went to say hello to Dave Donovan at De Lane Lea Studios.
Came home to watch ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ with Steve McQueen & Faye Dunaway.
30th November 1976
I was up at 08:00.
Spent all day at De Lane Lea studios, overdubbing on the American Live Recordings.
H dropped me home. He stayed in....... I spent the evening at Jack Straws Castle and the Speakeasy.
Stayed in bed ‘till, 12:00.
Called Chas to see if I could go to the studio to hear the mixes......
Was there when Chas, Nod & Jim’ were mixing ‘Big Apple Blues’ & ‘It Ain’t Love’
Took ages to find my car as I’d forgotten which car park I’d left it in..........
Eventually got home
Watched ‘Sweeney’.
2nd November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm.
Leandra called for a, chat.??????
Did some shopping in Hampstead.
Watched Marc Bolan on The Arrows tv show.
Spent the evening at Nod's house...... Swinn and Charlie were also there.
3rd November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Went to Mr Chows in, Bayswater Rd for lunch.
Stayed in the West End to go and see ‘All The President’s Men’ with Dustin Hoffman & Robert Redford.
4th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Relaxed and played records all afternoon.
Watched ‘T.O.T.Ps'
5th November 1976
Went to Jack Straws for lunch.....
Relaxed all day at home.
6th November 1976
I was up early got ready to go to Capital Radio with Nod.
I spoke to Swinn about going to the Santana concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley. Eric Burdon was also on the show.
Spent the evening there.
7th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Relaxed all day in the garden.
8th November 1976
An old woman came to my front door accusing me of following her????????. I slammed the door in her face.
Relaxed all day...
9th November 1976
I got up 09:00 am.
Relaxed all day and watched ‘O.G.W.T’ with Ralph McTell. I TURNED IT OFF....
10th November 1976
I got up 09:00 am.
Played records before going to the office. A German fan had sent me ‘pots’ as a present??????
Bay City Rollers were on ‘Today’ on ITV.
Eric Burdon and his band came to my place to drink for the evening.
11th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:30 pm
Relaxed all day and watched T.O.T.Ps with Eddie & the Hotrods, Dr Hook, Guys & Dolls, Leo Sayer, Legs & Co, Neil Diamond, Billy Ocean & Chicago.
12th November 1976
Got up at 11:30 am.
Spent all day doing interviews.
13th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Went to Jack Straws for lunch........
Relaxed all afternoon.
14th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:45 am.
Went for a walk round ‘Hampstead’
Relaxed all day....
15th November 1976
Got up at 11:45 am.
Had a walk to Hampstead and heard this ‘roar’ in the sky, thinking a plane was in trouble....... IT WAS CONCORDE FLYING OVER..............
I went to the West End to see Zeppelin’s ‘Song Remains The Same’ movie.
I ate Chinese before getting a cab home.
16th November 1976
Got up at 09:30 am.
Swinn and myself went to a Thin Lizzy concert at Hammersmith Odeon.
From there we spent the evening at the Speakeasy Club.
17th November 1976
Swinn left for the office.
I relaxed all day.
Swinn came home and called his girlfriend Jackie in New York.
David Putnam was on ‘Film Night’
18th November 1976
Kenny Parry (Bunny) rang to invite me to Liverpool for the weekend.
Called to wish sister Carol a ‘Happy Birthday’.
Drove back to Wolverhampton, had dinner with Mom & Dad.
19th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Charlie picked me up to drive to the equipment warehouse in Birmingham. Met Swinn there.
I sorted my drums out for John Steel (Animals Drummer) to use.
I caught the train to Liverpool. Kenny & Dave (Bunny) met me. Spent the evening on a pub crawl.......
20th November 1976
Got up at Kenny & Val's place at 11:00am. We all had breakfast and watched Noel Edmunds.
Spent another evening on a pub crawl.
21st November 1976
Kenny woke me 12:00 pm.
Met Terry (drummer) in a pub...... Went back to meet his Mom & Dad. Before another pub crawl.
22nd November 1976
Stayed in bed till 14:00 pm.
Spent all day drinking.
23rd November 1976
I was first one awake made tea. Kenny and Val got up.
Played around on Kenny’s drums before lunch at a Wine Bar.
Had dinner with everyone.
24th November 1976
I was up 09:30 am.
We all drove to London.
Spoke to H who said we’ll listen to the new mixes next week.
Spent the evening at ‘The Richard Steels’ in Hampstead.
25th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12;00 pm.
Spent all day in ‘The Richard Steels’ with Dave & Kenny - from there we went to the Speakeasy.
26th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:00 pm.
Went to the, ‘Queen’ reception at, ‘Advision’ studios, for their new CD, ‘Day At The Races’.....
27th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 14:00 pm.
Played records for most of the afternoon.
Relaxed all day.
28th November 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Swinn drove home to Wolverhampton
I relaxed all day.
29th November 1976
I was awake 10:30 am.
H called ‘bout staying here ???
Went to say hello to Dave Donovan at De Lane Lea Studios.
Came home to watch ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ with Steve McQueen & Faye Dunaway.
30th November 1976
I was up at 08:00.
Spent all day at De Lane Lea studios, overdubbing on the American Live Recordings.
H dropped me home. He stayed in....... I spent the evening at Jack Straws Castle and the Speakeasy.
1st December 1976
H and myself spent the morning in Hampstead - so he could get a present for Jan.
Relaxed all day at my place.
2nd December 1976
Got up at 09:00 am. H made the tea, I cooked the bacon.
Went shopping before going to Advision to hear the mixes of the new album.
3rd December 1976
Got up 08:30 am.
Relaxed all day and watched ’When The Boat Comes In’ & ‘Police Woman’.
4th December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Relaxed all day and played records......
5th December 1976
Got up at lunchtime.
Spent the afternoon at a wine bar in the Kings Rd.
Came home to relax all day.
6th December 1976
I was up at 07:30 am.
Played records all morning (neighbours weren't happy).
Went to see David Essex at The Palladium.
Spent the evening at the Cafe Royal for his after show party.
7th December 1976
I was up at 07:30 am.
Spent the day at ‘Sir Richard Steels’ with Dave & Kenny. Came back to my place ‘blasted’.
8th December 1976
I got up at 08:00 am. Dave & Kenny were already up. They left to rehearse with Eric Burdon.
Went to the office to go over the album cover with someone from Polydor.
Went for a drink in Kings Rd, My car was dented 'while it was parked........ I think???
9th December 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
H got up and we spent the day in the studio.
Swinn and H both stayed at my place.
10th December 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
Made tea for everyone before going to the studio.
Spent all day there.
11th December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Spent all day relaxing.
Sent Christmas cards to America........
Watched ‘Basil Brush’ with E.L.O.
Spent the night at Advision studios with Dave Donovan.......
12th December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00.
Relaxed all day at home.........
13th December 1976
I was up at 08:30 am.
Spent all day in the studio.
Chas and myself went out for the evening.
14th December 1976
I was up at 08:30 am.
Called Dad and niece Jill to wish them Happy birthday.....
Went to the studio to hear the ‘finished’ album.
Came home and watched ‘The Avengers’.
Relaxed all day......
15th December 1976
I got up at 10:00 am..
Went for a hair-cut.
Stayed in the West-End to eat.
16th December 1976
I was up at 08:30 am.
I wrote my Christmas cards........
Watched 'T.O.T.Ps'
17th December 1976
Frank called to ask for a lift into the West End as his taxi hadn’t shown up.
I then drove him to Euston to get the train back to Wolverhampton.
Spent the evening at Gerard Mankowitz’s Christmas party, where I ended up trying to climb their Christmas tree........ Chas was also there.
18th December 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till 16:00 pm.
Watched ‘Happy Days’
Relaxed all day......
19th December 1976
Got up at 13:00 pm.
Went shopping - saw Colin (accountant) went to his place for lunch. Nod & Leandra were also there.
Relaxed at my place all evening.
20th December 1976
Got up at 11:30 am.
Jim called about the acetates of the album. I called Chas, he said he would have them before the end of the week.
Spent the evening at a wine-bar in the Kings Road and Knightsbridge.
21st December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00 am.
Susie called to say the acetates were in the office.
Watched ‘O.G.W.T.' with Elvin Bishop.
22nd December 1976
I was up 09:00 am
Posted some Christmas cards....
Relaxed before spending the night at the Speakeasy Club......
23rd December 1976
I was up 12;00 pm.
Drove to Wolverhampton. Dropped Jim's acetate copy of the album off.
Spent the night at the Lafayette club with Frank.
24th December 1976
Jim called to say the cut of the album didn't sound too good.
Spent the day drinking with Frank.
25th December 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till, 12:00
Had my Christmas lunch at Mom & Dad’s,
Went out for the evening with Frank.
26th December 1976
I got up at 10:30 am.
Went to Mom & Dad’s for lunch....
Went out with Frank again........
27th December 1976
I got up at 12:00 pm.
Nod called to say Leandra had given birth to a girl.......
Went out with Frank for the evening.
28th December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Called Mom to wish her, ‘Happy birthday’
Went there for lunch and to stay the day with all the family for her birthday.
29th December 1976
I got up 13:30 pm.
Relaxed all day then went drinking to all the bars in Wolverhampton.
30th December 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till 15:00 pm.
Relaxed on my own in my flat all day and evening.
31st December 1976
I was awake most of the night. Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00.....
Had my dinner at Mom & Dad's....
Cleaned up and went to a party at Geoff & Karolyn’s Mom & Dad’s
Then Frank and myself went to the Lafayette & Oliver’s Wine Bar to see the New Year in.....................
H and myself spent the morning in Hampstead - so he could get a present for Jan.
Relaxed all day at my place.
2nd December 1976
Got up at 09:00 am. H made the tea, I cooked the bacon.
Went shopping before going to Advision to hear the mixes of the new album.
3rd December 1976
Got up 08:30 am.
Relaxed all day and watched ’When The Boat Comes In’ & ‘Police Woman’.
4th December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Relaxed all day and played records......
5th December 1976
Got up at lunchtime.
Spent the afternoon at a wine bar in the Kings Rd.
Came home to relax all day.
6th December 1976
I was up at 07:30 am.
Played records all morning (neighbours weren't happy).
Went to see David Essex at The Palladium.
Spent the evening at the Cafe Royal for his after show party.
7th December 1976
I was up at 07:30 am.
Spent the day at ‘Sir Richard Steels’ with Dave & Kenny. Came back to my place ‘blasted’.
8th December 1976
I got up at 08:00 am. Dave & Kenny were already up. They left to rehearse with Eric Burdon.
Went to the office to go over the album cover with someone from Polydor.
Went for a drink in Kings Rd, My car was dented 'while it was parked........ I think???
9th December 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
H got up and we spent the day in the studio.
Swinn and H both stayed at my place.
10th December 1976
I was up at 09:00 am.
Made tea for everyone before going to the studio.
Spent all day there.
11th December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00 pm.
Spent all day relaxing.
Sent Christmas cards to America........
Watched ‘Basil Brush’ with E.L.O.
Spent the night at Advision studios with Dave Donovan.......
12th December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 12:00.
Relaxed all day at home.........
13th December 1976
I was up at 08:30 am.
Spent all day in the studio.
Chas and myself went out for the evening.
14th December 1976
I was up at 08:30 am.
Called Dad and niece Jill to wish them Happy birthday.....
Went to the studio to hear the ‘finished’ album.
Came home and watched ‘The Avengers’.
Relaxed all day......
15th December 1976
I got up at 10:00 am..
Went for a hair-cut.
Stayed in the West-End to eat.
16th December 1976
I was up at 08:30 am.
I wrote my Christmas cards........
Watched 'T.O.T.Ps'
17th December 1976
Frank called to ask for a lift into the West End as his taxi hadn’t shown up.
I then drove him to Euston to get the train back to Wolverhampton.
Spent the evening at Gerard Mankowitz’s Christmas party, where I ended up trying to climb their Christmas tree........ Chas was also there.
18th December 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till 16:00 pm.
Watched ‘Happy Days’
Relaxed all day......
19th December 1976
Got up at 13:00 pm.
Went shopping - saw Colin (accountant) went to his place for lunch. Nod & Leandra were also there.
Relaxed at my place all evening.
20th December 1976
Got up at 11:30 am.
Jim called about the acetates of the album. I called Chas, he said he would have them before the end of the week.
Spent the evening at a wine-bar in the Kings Road and Knightsbridge.
21st December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 11:00 am.
Susie called to say the acetates were in the office.
Watched ‘O.G.W.T.' with Elvin Bishop.
22nd December 1976
I was up 09:00 am
Posted some Christmas cards....
Relaxed before spending the night at the Speakeasy Club......
23rd December 1976
I was up 12;00 pm.
Drove to Wolverhampton. Dropped Jim's acetate copy of the album off.
Spent the night at the Lafayette club with Frank.
24th December 1976
Jim called to say the cut of the album didn't sound too good.
Spent the day drinking with Frank.
25th December 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till, 12:00
Had my Christmas lunch at Mom & Dad’s,
Went out for the evening with Frank.
26th December 1976
I got up at 10:30 am.
Went to Mom & Dad’s for lunch....
Went out with Frank again........
27th December 1976
I got up at 12:00 pm.
Nod called to say Leandra had given birth to a girl.......
Went out with Frank for the evening.
28th December 1976
Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00 pm.
Called Mom to wish her, ‘Happy birthday’
Went there for lunch and to stay the day with all the family for her birthday.
29th December 1976
I got up 13:30 pm.
Relaxed all day then went drinking to all the bars in Wolverhampton.
30th December 1976
I stayed in bed ‘till 15:00 pm.
Relaxed on my own in my flat all day and evening.
31st December 1976
I was awake most of the night. Stayed in bed ‘till 13:00.....
Had my dinner at Mom & Dad's....
Cleaned up and went to a party at Geoff & Karolyn’s Mom & Dad’s
Then Frank and myself went to the Lafayette & Oliver’s Wine Bar to see the New Year in.....................