‘Kurt was fit': the night Nirvana played five-a-side with the Chippendales

By Rich Pelley

 

All excess ... (clockwise from top left) A Chippendale; Brian Molko; Nirvana; Bruce Springsteen; Keith Harris; Cannon and Ball.

 

Scottish music manager and promoter David McLean has staged gigs by Nirvana, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Oasis and hundreds more.

 

Ahead of his first film, Schemers – which tells the story of his early days attempting to book Iron Maiden to play in Dundee – he shares some handy tips for success.

 

1. Get your mum to make bacon sandwiches for Iron Maiden

 

My first big gig was Iron Maiden in Dundee. I didn’t read a word of the contract – I just put it under the sofa.

 

Full Story: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/sep/15/david-mclean-schemers-the-night-nirvana-played-five-a-side-with-the-chippendales

Ooh, The Guardian managed a full article without a pot shot at Trump!   No doubt the author/editor has since been fired.