Their name was Mud

The Flamingo Ballroom, Redruth, was a pop and rock venue in Cornwall, which saw some big names play there during the 1960’s and 70’s in what was a fairly modest building. See this link for more information and pictures.

 

http://kernowbeat.co.uk/flamingo.html

Passing through Cornwall in 1974 I saw a concert by the four piece pop band Mud, of which two members have since departed this world. Punk rock was still a year or two away, though the habits of its audience had begun to appear. A young lad near me started spitting at the band. After a while, another lad took exception, and told him to stop. Suddenly there was a fight, and it is surprising how much space can be found in a packed room when necessary. If I recall correctly, the defender of the band came off worst, and received a bloody nose. Like the orchestra on the Titanic, during the incident the band played on. That’s right, that’s right, that’s right, that’s right…