(The) Second Coming

**secrets in symmetry** · 18-Oct-11, 23:19

Originally Posted by theone

I like the stone roses, I think they're decent, but I've never understood the legendary status they seem to get.

There were a lot of bands around that I thought a lot more of at the time, and looking back, my opinion hasn't changed.

In saying that, I'll probably apply for tickets to their live shows.

Lol! This is theone and you're not a Roses fan - there's surely a contradiction in terms in there!

**theone** · 18-Oct-11, 23:32

This is theone!

**Neil Howie** · 18-Oct-11, 23:39

Beware the law of diminishing returns...

**secrets in symmetry** · 18-Oct-11, 23:41

Originally Posted by Neil Howie

Beware the law of diminishing returns...

I don't know that one - how does it go?

**oldmarine** · 19-Oct-11, 05:42

Originally Posted by secrets in symmetry

The Second Coming came and went about 15 years ago!

The Good News is that the Third Coming was announced today.

Love spreads!

The Second & Third Coming of what? Please enlighten this 86 year old mind of mine.

**Phill** · 19-Oct-11, 10:24

Originally Posted by oldmarine

The Second & Third Coming of what? Please enlighten this 86 year old mind of mine.

Nothing to get excited about oldmarine, just a bunch of has been, middle aged popsters looking for good times again to cash in for their retirement.

**mi16** · 19-Oct-11, 12:25

they certianly beat Jimmy Shand Phill

**golach** · 19-Oct-11, 12:36

Originally Posted by mi16

they certianly beat Jimmy Shand Phill

Will they beat Jimmys record, I think not!

1959 - voted the most popular accordionist in Great Britain in a poll by the British Accordion Federation
1960 - Carl Allan Award
1961 - Carl Allan Award
1962 - Carl Allan Award
1962 - appointed a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the British Honours List
1978 - received a Gold Disc award from EMI records
1985 - awarded an Honorary Master of Arts degree from The University of Dundee
1992 - presented with an Honorary Fellowship of the British College of Accordionists
1996 - awarded a Gold Badge of Merit by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
1999 - received a knighthood for his services to Scottish culture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh by Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales
Several public houses, a diesel railway locomotive, and a racehorse were named after him.
he was made a Freeman of North-East Fife and a Freeman of Fife

**mi16** · 19-Oct-11, 13:00

In accordian playing he has them licked I agree.
You failed to note his school qualifications in the roll of honour.
I reckon the roses made more cash though

**Bazeye** · 19-Oct-11, 17:59

The first album is one of my all time favourites, Their second was average and certainly not worth the wait. They were abysmal at Spike Island so I wont be going to watch them again. Their best live set was at the Empire Ballroom in Blackpool in 89, which was immortalised on a bootleg album.

**Dialyser** · 19-Oct-11, 18:07

Can anyone recomend the best site to try and buy tickets for this on friday morning. I don't buy many concert tickets these days and there seems to be a lot of sites to choose from.

**Bazeye** · 19-Oct-11, 18:21

Speaking of reunion gigs, word on the street is that the Beatles are doing a one off later in the year. They only do Drum 'n Bass these days though.

**adi1** · 19-Oct-11, 20:51

There are just the three main sites to buy from plus a few others doing package deals. Tickets are priced at 55 pound
http://www.thestoneroses.org/

**Phill** · 19-Oct-11, 21:01

Originally Posted by mi16

they certianly beat Jimmy Shand Phill

Tell me, did he use to play the Hacienda as well?

**Dialyser** · 19-Oct-11, 21:54

Originally Posted by adi1

There are just the three main sites to buy from plus a few others doing package deals. Tickets are priced at 55 pound
http://www.thestoneroses.org/

Many thanks for the info. Have got a day off on friday so can get straight on the phone, think it is a bit of a long shot though.

**orkneycadian** · 19-Oct-11, 22:51

Originally Posted by secrets in symmetry

Was it as good as the first? What do you all think?

It was in my younger days, but alas not so often these days!

**secrets in symmetry** · 20-Oct-11, 00:43

Squires, a brown mannie told me that taking a Rennie would cure indigestion caused by the Third Coming being resurrected too soon.

What a great day this was.

**Phill** · 20-Oct-11, 00:52

Originally Posted by secrets in symmetry

Squires, a brown mannie told me that taking a Rennie would cure indigestion caused by the Third Coming being resurrected too soon.

What a great day this was.

Good God! Ramble, ramble, ramble.
What other cobblers are we about to hear next, I am the Resurrection?

Just what the world is waiting for.