Alex Harvey was possibly the greatest, most charismatic, front man for a rock band ever, and what a band he fronted!
During the mid 70's The Sensational Alex Harvey Band were one of the best live acts on the circuit, their Christmas gigs at the Glasgow Apollo in 1975 are now legendary (and one of the best concerts I have attended).
I remember seeing this Old Grey Whistle Test performance when it was originally broadcast and I still love it to this day.
Sadly Alex died of a heart attack in 1982, the day before his 47th birthday. He seemed like an old man in a young persons world back then, it is sobering to think that I am that age now...
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band continue to gig to this day and still provide a damn good night out.
The Alex Harvey wikipedia entry
The SAHB Official website
Wade's SAHB site
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Probably my favourite video of all time. Alex was a true one-off. He took songs by the scruff of the neck.
I think he saw himself as Glasgow's Elvis or Muddy Waters more than Tommy Steele mind you. His famous black and white shirt was pure Jailhouse Rock and he was never happier than Glasgowfying songs like Framed.
He was a true star...
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