Touchdown

Thirty years ago I remember our plane touching down in the USA and I looked at Billy Idol and he looked at me and we both knew that a part of our childhood dreams was about to come true – I have some great photos of us both wild eyed in America with all the possibilities it held…… ………………………………. It’s funny how in these blogs I often refer to books I’ve read on rock and roll, but I guess in those days they really did shape so many of our perceptions and ambitions.  I’m thinking of “STP” – a book about the Stones in the USA and of course “Hammer of the Gods” – now those guys really knew how to party and Billy and me couldn’t wait to get started……………………………………. Now I’m  just back from rehearsals, with a plane to catch in 7 hours time, bags packed, sitting here trying to imagine that feeling from so long ago – where you step off the plane and the American air hits you and rock radio seems to come from everywhere.  These were sights and  sounds I’d only experienced though films in those days and being there suddenly felt oh so magical………………………….. We’re older now and we’ve been there often, but I have to tell you that I can’t wait to smell that air again.  They told us today that the 2 shows will be sold out and that the feedback from the interviews has been great.  Mick and I really believe in this record we’ve made, that is finally out there and I can’t wait to step up and play those songs which mean so much to us for so many reasons.  The air will still smell the same when we arrive but this time the sense of excitement is all about the music……………………………………… I hope to see you there……