“Memories fade but some linger for a reason. The Skids was the definitive part of my early
life. A brilliant adventure into the world of creativity and adulthood. I was a kid when I
joined the band in 1977 - 16 years old. By the time the adventure had run aground I was a
dazed and confused young man. We were fearless in the beginning, always trying new
things and not afraid to be different in a musical world that was beginning to sound very
derivative and safe. Contrary to the reports from people who were never near the centre of
the band, Stuart Adamson and I got on very well - in fact for a long time we were very close.
I enjoyed writing with him - he was generous and incredibly adaptable to my unmusical
ideas. The Skids were not just another punk band - we were creatively ambitious as well as
being close to the core beliefs of our hard-won fans. But most importantly we loved playing
live. Taking these memories and replanting them into 2017 has not been easy. How do you
do it? How should it sound? Are we little more than a tribute band? These were the
questions rattling around my head as I tried to find a way to celebrate the bands 40th
anniversary last year. The answers ended up being very simple - Don’t over think it - Just do
it. Enjoy every minute of it. Play the songs like it might be the last time. Give it everything.
And then....... there’s the new stuff!!! The beginning of something new rather than the end
of something old.
Enter DESTINATION DUSSELDORF”
Richard Jobson
The Skids were at the heart of the punk scene in Scotland and took their music to London
where they were signed by Virgin records. They made 4 albums and had numerous hit
singles including Into the Valley, The Saints are Coming, Masquerade and Working for the
Yankee Dollar.
After the cover version of The Saints are Coming by U2 and Green Day the remaining band
members reformed and played to large audiences all over the UK including iconic London
venues such as The Albert Hall and The Roundhouse as well as Barrowlands in Glasgow.
Their recently released album Destination Dusseldorf went to no.1 in the vinyl charts.
The most recent Skids lineup includes Richard Jobson, Martin Metcalfe and Fin Wilson
(Goodbye Mr Mackenzie), Nick Hernandez and Connor Whyte.
PLEASE NOTE: Our venue is mainly standing. If you need seating please contact us in advance of purchase to ensure we can accomodate you.
