Memories of the Fans : The Steve Gibbons Band

I had the good fortune to see the SGB at the Glasgow Apollo Theatre on a couple of occasions. Once as support to Be Bop deluxe and the other as support to ELO. You may be aware that the Glasgow audience can be a wee bit “special” depending on whether they like an act or not. I have seen support acts give up because of the reception they have received!

One particular vivid memory for me about the SGB was the fact that Steve got a standing ovation for just taking off his leather jacket and displaying a very ornate leather waistcoat! The Glasgow audience loved good, honest rock’n’roll, and Steve and the band were up there with the best of them, Glasgow took them to it’s heart. Not only were the SGB one of the best support bands I have ever seen but they were far better than a lot of so called headline bands I have seen over the years. All great musicians and with great pedigree!

I have seen Steve and other versions of the SGB over the years but I supposed these gigs may fall outwith your spread of years. Steve remains, to this day, a great singer/songwriter who deserves/deserved a lot more fame and credit than he got.

Submitted by fan Graeme Curtis