Oh man, what is up with those pants Toshi... and wow, even back then Yoshiki was standing up on the drum stool! Love this! I swear there is SO much footage of this band, and thank goodness. I bet there's a ton out there that's never been put online.
I too hope Yoshiki doesn't screw himself up. I thought I read that Pata had quit drinking, but who knows - I've worked with a lot of bands, and I don't know of many alcoholic musicians that can take touring without succumbing to a drink. How sad - he's a fantastic player and seems like the most humble of the bunch.
Oh, I bet that London show was awesome - how heartbreaking! It kills me that I missed their most recent American "tour" (can you call so few shows a tour?) - I didn't know about them yet either. Seems now more folks are catching on, which is great, but that was a good chance to see them in a smaller place.
I have beat myself up over and over for not getting Coachella tickets. I probably could pull some strings and still go, but I really really hate festivals. I've been to Coachella before with one of my bands and it's not fun, even for the artists - too big, too rushed, too many idiots. I just can't sacrifice that kind of expense and time for what will likely be a 30-40 minute show. However, if something happens and that's the last one they ever do I'll never forgive myself! Is anyone here going?
-j