From 1927 until 1985 the Glasgow Apollo was a landmark in Glasgows architecture and culture. Opened as Greens Playhouse; it shone through the golden age of cinema and ballroom until; for its last 12 years of life; it was the rock venue to play in Scotland; Britain and even Europe. Everyone who was anyone took to the infamously high stage and performed to an audience regarded as the most discerning music fans in the world. From AC/DC to Led Zeppelin; Johnny Cash to the Style Council; the Apollo was synonymous with good; loud music and electric energy. Built as a showpiece palace in the great era of live entertainment; it was a giant and elaborate building capable of seating up to 4;500 people. It was renowned before the Apollo years as a unique experience; and the rocknroll years only added to its fame. But with its architectural glory days behind it; the building was in rapid decline in its closing decade; and while a new generation of thrill seekers brought new life to the great auditorium; the plaster; bricks and mortar rotted to dangerous degrees; earning the venue the nickname The Appalling. As a landmark its remembered for the huge Playhouse lettering; the family slogan Its Good - Its Greens on the custom-made carpet; and the bouncing balcony which appeared to move up to six feet as rock fans moved to the beat of their favourite bands. This is the full story of those rock years before the Apollo closed for good. Rick Parfitt of Status Quo recalls they partied so hard they needed oxygen at the side of the stage as they played; while Francis Rossi maintains: The Apollo was the best venue anywhere in the world. Bob Geldof summed it all up: The only thing that should happen to the Apollo is that it be torn down by rock fans; brick by brick; while a rock band plays "Scotland the Brave" at 50;000 watts. Fuck bingo - long live rock.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Mixed Medias Little TreasureBy Lady HaaseASIN: B00DH40S4YMs. Delaneys book is an excellent book dedicated to the ideas and actions of Mixed Media. The book is a small compendium of articles published in the Cloth and Paper magazine. It is filled with suggestions and how-tos that easily lead to action. I have not finished this book; as I am working through one chapter at a time. The projects will take me about nine more to complete. The writing is fluent; descriptive; and apparently technical accurate. I am please with the results I have achieved this far.I suggest that the reader take time with the text; enjoy the descriptions and envision the procedures. Too quickly a read will not give the information necessary to produce a product. As with all good crafting books; reading and thinking about the text will yield the greatest result.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Cloth; Paper; ScissorsBy Kay R.Mixed Media has given to me a love of the arts and crafts I have not known before only because I am being taught to use all the tools for all media. I love learning; I love looking at all the ideas that artists have because they love what they have been gifted with.There doesnt seem to be an ending to it all and that there is plenty of room for everyone who has a gift to share.Thank you Barbara DelaneyKay0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Jez H.Loved it!