Gig Review: China Crisis – Philharmonic Hall Liverpool – Saturday 24 May 2025

Words and Photos: Steve Watson/Band Media

40 years of Flaunt the Imperfection Album Gig.

The evening was set of two halves with side one of the album a break and then side two with a  and few hits thrown in. Gary and Eddie were ably by assisted by a fine set of musicians including their original tour manager on lead guitar. Dave Knowles taking over Gary Johnson’s bass duties. 

The album tracks were introduced by Gary with a back drop of photos of who produced/played   on each of them including Walter Becker of Steeleye Span, Eddie’s and Gary’s Sisters, George Micheal, Alice Cooper (Editor: Really!) and many more. At the beginning of the second set Gary waved to his granddaughters who were watching in a box. The singles that they played included there first single in the Inevitable label that also had a label mates, Dead or Alive ,Pete Wylie and Wah Heat, It’s Immaterial.and a few others. Christian ,Black Man Ray, King In a Catholic style, Arizona Sky and all were played with great audience participation.

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