The Quireboys – Live At Rockpalast 2007 & 1990 2025

This summer, The QUIREBOYS celebrates the 35th anniversary of their debut LP, “A Bit Of What You Fancy”, and next August 8th are releasing two wonderful shows recorded ”Live At Rockpalast 2007 & 1990”.

In the 1990 concert the band performs “A Bit Of What You Fancy” in its entirety, plus their indie self-released 1988 single ‘Mayfair’ and a couple of covers, including Muddy Waters’ timeless classic ‘I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man’. Sound quality on both CD’s is excellent.
With a different name,The Quireboys started their career in the mid-1980s at London’s Marquee Club and quickly built up a steadily growing fan base in London and the surrounding area. It was only when the organizer of the prestigious Reading Festival announced in 1987 that the band would only be allowed to perform if they changed their name that The Queerboys finally became The Quireboys.
In 1989, they performed at the Hammersmith Odeon before Guns N’ Roses and made a name for themselves beyond London with joint performances with Hanoi Rocks and Yngwie Malmsteen. Without having released a single album, the band soon played their own headlining shows.

When Sharon Osbourne took over management, The Quireboys were signed to EMI for their debut album “A Bit of What You Fancy.” The record was a hit, especially in Japan, and the Quireboys’ sleazy hard rock also struck a chord in the U.S. They toured with many from L.A. Guns to Rolling Stones.
With Spike (vocals), Guy Bailey (guitar), Guy Griffin (guitar), Nigel Mogg (bass), Rudy Richman (drums), and Chris Johnstone (keyboard), The Quireboys stormed the stage of the WDR Rockpalast in the Live Music Hall in Cologne for the first time on April 4, 1990. The evening’s program naturally included all songs from their formidable debut album awesomely performed.

Seventeen years later, on October 18, 2007, The Quireboys accepted WDR’s second invitation to perform at Rockpalast as part of the popular Crossroads Festival at the Harmonie in Bonn.
Apart from Spike, Guy Griffin was the only musician from the “A Bit of What You Fancy” line-up still on stage. Jimi Crutchley had taken over the bass from Nigel Mogg. Paul Guerin (guitar), Pip Mailing (drums), and Keith Weir (keyboard) completed the lineup. The band sounded awesome as usual.
“We are The Quireboys … and this is rock ‘n’ roll!” Spike announced at the beginning of the concert – and by now, it was clear to everyone where the musical journey would take them.
Highly Recommended

Disc 1 – Live 2007
1. Louder
2. Misled
3. The Finer Stuff
4. Tramps And Thieves
5. One For The Road
6. Roses And Rings
7. This Is Rock ‘N’ Roll
8. Mona Lisa Smiled
9. There She Goes Again
10. Hey You
11. Sweet Mary Ann
12. 7 O’Clock
13. I Don’t Love You Anymore
14. Sex Party

Spike (vocals)
Guy Griffin (guitar)
Jimi Crutchley (bass)
Paul Guerin (guitar)
Pip Mailing (drums)
Keith Weir (keyboards)

Disc 2 – Live 1990
1. Misled
2. Man On The Loose
3. Whippin’ Boy
4. Roses And Rings
5. Long Time Comin’
6. Sweet Mary Ann
7. I Don’t Love You Anymore
8. Sex Party
9. Take Me Home
10. Hey You
11. There She Goes Again
12. 7 O’Clock
13. Mayfair
14. I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man
15. Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)

Spike (vocals)
Guy Bailey (guitar)
Guy Griffin (guitar)
Nigel Mogg (bass)
Rudy Richman (drums)
Chris Johnstone (keyboards)

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