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17 Feb 1973 - Philadelphia,
Tower Theatre
(supporting David Bowie)
On Saturday,
February 17, 1973 I had the good fortune and minimal bad experience
of seeing England's Fumble in concert. They are a four piece
rock and roll band with a lot of energy and a bit too much
ego. While not being able to catch the name of each individual
member of FUMBLE, I can say that the band is composed of Duanne
Eddy guitar, Jerry Lee Lewis piano, bass and drums.
With a repertoire of Elvis, Eddie Cochran, and every other
1950's rock and roll idol FUMBLE gives a rather good and dynamic
show. The group did such songs as "Take Good Care Of
My Baby", "All Shook Up", "C'mon Everybody",
and even an acapalo cut titled "Royal High". All
the songs were an outright imitation of the way the songs
were done by the original artists. But, that's alright because
it only goes along with a 1950's style. Yet, FUMBLE does not
over do it like Sha Na Na. I should mention they did one song
that was their own composition, but it too was in keeping
with the 1950's style.
Musically, what FUMBLE does is not that demanding, but the
band has enough skill to give the songs they are doing that
added flair. The guitarist is good, but can't master that
Chuck Berry strut. I would have to say though that FUMBLE'S
drummer is really the one member of the band who really stands
out.
By now youre asking, "Well, what's wrong with FUMBLE?"
Nothing really, the only thing is that they demand that the
audience applaud. FUMBLE obviously knows what showmanship
is, but giving a public display of their ego is a bit too
much. FUMBLE'S reception would obviously be a lot better if
they would learn to shut up between songs.
Non-Navigator
Bee Bop Review
March 2, 1973
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Fumble gain a firm hold (1972)
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Fumble begin to feel good (Evening
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Fumble US Tour (Record Mirror,
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Under the influence: Des
Henly (NME, 1973)
Rollin' and Fumblin'
(Melody Maker, 1973)
The Raver
(Melody Maker, 1973)
Back
in time - Nutrockers! (Reading Rock 73)
Accident Prone (Music Star,
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An
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Rock'n'Roll band signs up (St.
Albans Midweek Recorder, 1974)
Record and Popswop Mirror (Record
& Popswop Mirror, 1975)
Robin Katz talked to Sha Na
Na and Fumble (Sounds, 1975)
Pop goes GLC decibel dosage
(Daily Telegraph, 1975)
Concert reviews:
Playhouse Theatre
(supporting Bill Haley) (date unknown)
Newcastle,
City Hall (supporting David Bowie) (Jan 7, 1973)
Philadelphia,
Tower Theatre (supporting David Bowie) (Feb 17, 1973)
London,
Greyhound (May 17, 1973)
Paris
(May 31, 1973)
London,
Speakeasy (June 7, 1973)
London,
Marquee Club (July 14,
1973)
London, Rainbow Theatre
(supporting Chuck Berry) (Sept 7, 1973)
London, Marquee Club
(March 1974)
Bristol,
University (Apr 27, 1974)
London, Kings Road Theatre (Dec
15, 1974)
Burton-on-Trent,
76 Club (Mar 29, 1975)
London,
Roundhouse (supporting Dr. Feelgood) (Apr 20, 1975)
Festivals:
The Reading
Festival 1973
Alexandra Palace
Music Festival 1973
Roskilde
Festival, Denmark 1973 (Sounds)
Roskilde
Festival, Denmark 1973 (NME)
LPs and Singles:
Fumble
(Sovereign) 1972 (Melody Maker)
Poetry In Lotion (RCA) 1974
(Disc, Melody Maker)
Alexandra
Park (Sovereign) 1973 (Disc Magazine)
Million
Seller (Sovereign) 1973 (Melody Maker, NME, Disc, Sounds)
Not Fade Away (RCA) 1974
(Record Mirror, Melody Maker, NME)
Don't
Take Love (RCA) 1974 (Sounds)
German / Danish articles:
 Fumble
ride the oldie-wave (fans magazine, 1973) translated
Fumble
- Nostalgischer Pomaden-Pop (Flash magazine, 1973)
Success through persistence (BRAVO
magazine, 1973) translated
 FUMBLE
(GO, 1972)
Sjoveste LP i lang tid (Some
Danish paper, 1972)
Kendt
beatgruppe i Diskotek Limelight (Danish paper, 1973)
Roskilde-festival en stor succes
(Berlingske Tidende, 1973) |
