03-17-2004, 01:46 PM
(with all the troubles at the moment I thought a silly nostalgic trip was in order, back to a day when men had frizzy permed hair and wore spandex jump suits without shame!)<br>
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Hello all<br>
<br>
After careful consideration and forethought I have decided to start my own 1980's glam rock reenactment society. Now I appreciate the problems that are likely to come with such an undertaking and with no where else to go I thought I would share some of the near impossible tasks and problems I will have to overcome in my search for the perfect, more original than Jon Bon Jovi 1980's Glam Rock Reenactment Society.<br>
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Reenactment or Living History.<br>
Ahh the age old problems, should I re-enact specific events such as parts of the venerated 1987 Europe - Final Countdown Tour. Or should I display the typical life of a Glam Rock musician, stoned, abusive and trying to sleep with groupies. The problems within both are near endless. The reenactment requires vast outlay in both space, time and money whereas the living history could take place in my display coach complete with air-brushed images on the side (although iconography is hard to come by from the period). The coach would only require an initial outlay and can then be used as a base for all the illegal goings on required. The true mark of a real 80's glam rock group though is whether the vehicle is simply a converted modern coach or a 4 star guzzling monster from 1980, if you look hard enough you can still get leaded 4 star petrol! In the interests of initially involving as many people as we can I will stick with the Living History Society and then once a year re-enact a large event which will give an opportunity for all the smaller groups to get involved as my warm up acts!<br>
<br>
Fat or Thin.<br>
Now here is a real problem. There is nothing worse (so I am lead to believe) than seeing a fat man try to pretend he is a historically thin man. The diet of burgers, drugs, whiskey and M&Ms (just the red ones for me, rock on!) helps to create the emaciated look so familiar among glam rock front men. However we must thank the god of rock 'n roll for such men as Meatloaf and urmm Meatloaf to enable the amply proportioned 80's Glam Rock reenactor to be able to do something! In an effort to keep this as good as it deserves we must leave the thin front men like Steven Tyler, Freddie Mercury and Joey Former.<br>
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Leather or Spandex.<br>
Now here is the rub and real root of contention among all 1980's Glam Rock living history groups. Do you go leather or spandex and what colour to choose. My personal favourite is leather, the reason for this is two fold. Firstly leather just looks more Glam and secondly you can pick up cheap Conan the Barbarian leather goods these days on ebay which will always be able to double up for that Scandinavian rock group look. But now to colours! Oh Dear I hear you cry, we where Halfway to Heaven with this idea of yours Graham but now the Time Has Come to argue. Do you wear red or white? The evidence is hard to come by due to the vast amount of fashionable black and white footage taken during the 80's, couple that with the idea that most of the colour footage we have left to us is from concerts (which only paints an ideal of what the group wanted to look like) and we have a problem. Some theorists say that only red or black was used in leather as these are the ultimate Glam Rock accessories and that white is worn today by air guitar wannabes and girly men! However, we need to look at the likes of Van Halen and Freddie Mercury to try and gain a balance, are they such girly men!<br>
<br>
Wigs.<br>
Blonde, permed and big is the order of the day. True glam rockers had the long flowing locks of the day,some even had it crimped. Now most of us work for a living and as fetching as we might think we look with long blonde locks our fellow work mates might not agree with the look. Currently wigs are hard to come by, but Indian export laws on fabric are about to change so I am ever hopeful that the blonde, permed look will be affordable for all.<br>
<br>
Woman and air guitarists.<br>
Well what are we to do with all you folk who simply are not manly enough to bare your chests to the sting of long blonde, permed hair and face a crowd in open Glam Rock. Well the beauty of the 1980's Glam Rock group is that there are jobs for everyone, roadies, groupies, police and make up and hair stylists means there are roles for everyone!<br>
<br>
Getting the balance right.<br>
Drummers, drummers and more drummers. It is a constant niggle to us true Glam Rock reenactors when we see bands of only two or three men with a drummer ... why oh why do you people do this to the rest of us. You should only have a drummer when you have at least two lead guitars, singer, bassist and keyboardist. Don't give me all that cross section of Glam Rock life nonsense, get things right or don't do it! Next you will have two managers and no roadies ... you people make me sick, stop embarrassing your selves and us true Glam Rockers!<br>
<br>
The Big One.<br>
Well after baring my soul and my desire to be a Glam Rock Superstar I have plans for our first event. This will be in Denmark next year. I will be taking extra wigs, glitter vests and leather pants for everyone that is just starting out on the Glam Rock road. Felt guitars (much safer for destroying the speakers post gig) will also be issued, but I have plans if you want to make your own. We have a couple of spare coaches for people to crash in, but you might find it more fun to get smashed and sleep under the band stand instead.<br>
<br>
Rock On Glam Star!<br>
<br>
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<br>
Hello all<br>
<br>
After careful consideration and forethought I have decided to start my own 1980's glam rock reenactment society. Now I appreciate the problems that are likely to come with such an undertaking and with no where else to go I thought I would share some of the near impossible tasks and problems I will have to overcome in my search for the perfect, more original than Jon Bon Jovi 1980's Glam Rock Reenactment Society.<br>
<br>
Reenactment or Living History.<br>
Ahh the age old problems, should I re-enact specific events such as parts of the venerated 1987 Europe - Final Countdown Tour. Or should I display the typical life of a Glam Rock musician, stoned, abusive and trying to sleep with groupies. The problems within both are near endless. The reenactment requires vast outlay in both space, time and money whereas the living history could take place in my display coach complete with air-brushed images on the side (although iconography is hard to come by from the period). The coach would only require an initial outlay and can then be used as a base for all the illegal goings on required. The true mark of a real 80's glam rock group though is whether the vehicle is simply a converted modern coach or a 4 star guzzling monster from 1980, if you look hard enough you can still get leaded 4 star petrol! In the interests of initially involving as many people as we can I will stick with the Living History Society and then once a year re-enact a large event which will give an opportunity for all the smaller groups to get involved as my warm up acts!<br>
<br>
Fat or Thin.<br>
Now here is a real problem. There is nothing worse (so I am lead to believe) than seeing a fat man try to pretend he is a historically thin man. The diet of burgers, drugs, whiskey and M&Ms (just the red ones for me, rock on!) helps to create the emaciated look so familiar among glam rock front men. However we must thank the god of rock 'n roll for such men as Meatloaf and urmm Meatloaf to enable the amply proportioned 80's Glam Rock reenactor to be able to do something! In an effort to keep this as good as it deserves we must leave the thin front men like Steven Tyler, Freddie Mercury and Joey Former.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Leather or Spandex.<br>
Now here is the rub and real root of contention among all 1980's Glam Rock living history groups. Do you go leather or spandex and what colour to choose. My personal favourite is leather, the reason for this is two fold. Firstly leather just looks more Glam and secondly you can pick up cheap Conan the Barbarian leather goods these days on ebay which will always be able to double up for that Scandinavian rock group look. But now to colours! Oh Dear I hear you cry, we where Halfway to Heaven with this idea of yours Graham but now the Time Has Come to argue. Do you wear red or white? The evidence is hard to come by due to the vast amount of fashionable black and white footage taken during the 80's, couple that with the idea that most of the colour footage we have left to us is from concerts (which only paints an ideal of what the group wanted to look like) and we have a problem. Some theorists say that only red or black was used in leather as these are the ultimate Glam Rock accessories and that white is worn today by air guitar wannabes and girly men! However, we need to look at the likes of Van Halen and Freddie Mercury to try and gain a balance, are they such girly men!<br>
<br>
Wigs.<br>
Blonde, permed and big is the order of the day. True glam rockers had the long flowing locks of the day,some even had it crimped. Now most of us work for a living and as fetching as we might think we look with long blonde locks our fellow work mates might not agree with the look. Currently wigs are hard to come by, but Indian export laws on fabric are about to change so I am ever hopeful that the blonde, permed look will be affordable for all.<br>
<br>
Woman and air guitarists.<br>
Well what are we to do with all you folk who simply are not manly enough to bare your chests to the sting of long blonde, permed hair and face a crowd in open Glam Rock. Well the beauty of the 1980's Glam Rock group is that there are jobs for everyone, roadies, groupies, police and make up and hair stylists means there are roles for everyone!<br>
<br>
Getting the balance right.<br>
Drummers, drummers and more drummers. It is a constant niggle to us true Glam Rock reenactors when we see bands of only two or three men with a drummer ... why oh why do you people do this to the rest of us. You should only have a drummer when you have at least two lead guitars, singer, bassist and keyboardist. Don't give me all that cross section of Glam Rock life nonsense, get things right or don't do it! Next you will have two managers and no roadies ... you people make me sick, stop embarrassing your selves and us true Glam Rockers!<br>
<br>
The Big One.<br>
Well after baring my soul and my desire to be a Glam Rock Superstar I have plans for our first event. This will be in Denmark next year. I will be taking extra wigs, glitter vests and leather pants for everyone that is just starting out on the Glam Rock road. Felt guitars (much safer for destroying the speakers post gig) will also be issued, but I have plans if you want to make your own. We have a couple of spare coaches for people to crash in, but you might find it more fun to get smashed and sleep under the band stand instead.<br>
<br>
Rock On Glam Star!<br>
<br>
<img src="http://www.pdmedia.se/rock_gallery/saxon/saxon4.jpg" style="border:0;"/> <p>Graham Ashford
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