Dr. Feelgood in London

Dr. Feelgood are an English rhythm-and-blues and pub-rock band formed on Canvey Island in 1971. The original lineup comprised singer Lee Brilleaux, guitarist Wilko Johnson, bassist John B. Sparks and drummer John Martin, known as The Big Figure. The albums Down by the Jetty and Malpractice established their lean, guitar-led sound, while “Roxette,” “Back in the Night” and “Milk and Alcohol” became enduring parts of their catalogue. In 1975, the band recorded performances at Sheffield City Hall and Southend Kursaal for Stupidity, the live album that became their first UK chart-topper. Successive lineups kept Dr. Feelgood on the road after Johnson left and Brilleaux died, preserving a touring history rooted in clubs and theatres. The band continues to perform with Robert Kane on vocals.

Eddie & The Hot Rods are an English rock band formed in Essex in 1975. Their fast pub rock became closely associated with the emerging punk and new-wave scenes, and they are known for “Do Anything You Wanna Do” and the albums Teenage Depression and Life on the Line. The Marquee Club in London was central to the band’s early live history, and performances recorded there appeared on their debut album. They moved onto larger stages at Reading Festival in 1977, while another period concert was later issued as Live at the Rainbow, documenting Eddie & The Hot Rods at the Rainbow Theatre.