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The Rock Opera [[Hellfire]] was written by Joe Tibbetts (book and lyrics) and Paul Todd (music). According to sting.com [[Last Exit]] played this in late [[1975]], but the [[Hellfire]] program mentions that it premiered on [[1976-04-02]]. An ad in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle features additional dates until [[1975-04-10]]. Another ad in the Courier student newspaper provides further performance dates for late May and most of June [[1976]]. | The Rock Opera [[Hellfire]] was written by Joe Tibbetts (book and lyrics) and Paul Todd (music). According to sting.com [[Last Exit]] played this in late [[1975]], but the [[Hellfire]] program mentions that it premiered on [[1976-04-02]]. An ad in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle features additional dates until [[1975-04-10]]. Another ad in the Courier student newspaper provides further performance dates for late May and most of June [[1976]]. | ||
| − | + | According to the Kent & Sussex Courier today was also the day of the National Rock/Folk contest at the [[West Kent College]] in Tonbridge - [[Last Exit]] were among the 23 bands that performed during the eight hour marathon. They were not among the two winners but were specially commmended. (although it's hard to imagine the band could have done both concerts in one day) | |
=See also= | =See also= | ||
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| Performance summary | |
| Artist performing: | Last Exit |
| Tour: | 1974-1977 Last Exit performances |
| Venue: | Newcastle University's Theatre |
| Location: | Newcastle, England, UK |
| Support acts: | SUPPORT ACTS |
| Ticket prices: | 0,75 p (students) - 1,00 UK pound |
On 1976-04-03, Last Exit performed Hellfire at the Newcastle University's Theatre in Newcastle, England, UK.
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Trivia
The Rock Opera Hellfire was written by Joe Tibbetts (book and lyrics) and Paul Todd (music). According to sting.com Last Exit played this in late 1975, but the Hellfire program mentions that it premiered on 1976-04-02. An ad in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle features additional dates until 1975-04-10. Another ad in the Courier student newspaper provides further performance dates for late May and most of June 1976.
According to the Kent & Sussex Courier today was also the day of the National Rock/Folk contest at the West Kent College in Tonbridge - Last Exit were among the 23 bands that performed during the eight hour marathon. They were not among the two winners but were specially commmended. (although it's hard to imagine the band could have done both concerts in one day)
See also
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External links
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References
sources: Newcastle Evening Chronicle - April 2, 1976; Kent & Sussex Courier - April 9, 1976
