[ceebuler]

I've gotta agree that Gord's reference must be to this riot itself, and not just to the band. Remember in the video, Rob's guitar has "The Machine Kills Fascists" written on it.

I know there's some famous picture of another musician with this written on his guitar, but I can't remember who it is. Does anyone know what I'm talking about??

CB

And it would seem that the Cable Street Riots -- referenced by the "Men they couldn't hang" in the aforementioned tune, have a direct correlation to some of the imagery that Gord's trying to conjure up in Bobcaygeon.

The Cable Street Riots of 5.10.1936, when 2,000-3,000 fascists tried to march through but were stopped by police fearing major bloodshed from socialist and Jewish counter-demonstrators.

The Cable Street Riots led directly to Parliament passing the Public Order Act which banned political uniforms, the use of stewards at open-air meetings and gave the police the power to ban marches.

[j-monster]

Thanks for the link Stephen... an enjoyable read.

[chris]

I've gotta agree that Gord's reference must be to this riot itself, and not just to the band. Remember in the video, Rob's guitar has "The Machine Kills Fascists" written on it.

I know there's some famous picture of another musician with this written on his guitar, but I can't remember who it is. Does anyone know what I'm talking about??

CB

Google is a good friend of mine... :lol:

Woody Guthrie is who I think you are referring to:

Before making the draft to fight in World War II, Woody fought the war through his songs. New York in the 1940s was breeding ground for individual expression. There, Woody found a thriving community of folk musicians who shared his passion for freedom from oppression. His guitar reads "this machine kills fascists."
Woody Guthrie, New York City, 1942. Lester Balog photographer.

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[Graham]

I really like how they make a point to mention the type of bands that they have open for them. The bands that really are good enough to sell a lot of records but never seem to leave the clubs and small venues. I call it "real music", guys doin it for the love, with love.

And is it just me...or does anyone else agree that there's a better song than Music@Work for the top 5 at the bottom? I was thinking Heaven.

[longseason]

Hey chris -- that pic -- i dig it.