Midge Ure "Wastelands" Rehearsals 1985

[@sumocycocrazy4253]

Hi Kevin...love this....a long time ago!!...great memories!

[@greyman45]

Sadly, Mick Ronson was unable to do the tour, so Zal Cleminson took over the job. In case you hadn't worked it out, I am Kevin Powell, the bass player in these clips.

[@davidmcque627]

greyman45 I went to the opening show of the tour at Crawley leisure centre expecting to see Ronno. All the way through the show I was looking at the guitarist thinking "I know you" but I couldnt put my finger on it. It wasn't until Midge introduced the band at the end of the show that I realised it was Zal. Great show, great tour. We went to the show at Wembley arena too.

[@davidbolstridge6437]

What were the reasons Mick didn't tour?

[@greyman45]

Live Aid!! I wish. Looking back at my career, I know just how lucky I have been and I am very grateful too.

[@dougquaid4745]

Thanks for the post, have the original taped too but some dickehad wiped the tape with fookin shitty snooker!!! Was a huge ultravox fan, thanks for the posting loved this band Midge put together

[@brianconway100]

Great song. Video'd it from tv back then. Was, at that time, one of the very few films I could get with Mick Ronson in. Then bought the album, and went to see Midge Ure at Ham Odeon. Just found out I missed recent one off Rich Kids reunion at Islington Acadamy

[@j9o9h9n9n9y9]

@greyman45 Hi Kevin, Great to see this, thanks and commendations to all of you - wonderful stuff. Did Midge and Mick disagree on things? They are two of my biggest musical heroes, I'd have loved to see them tour together! God bless, Glenn.

[@StoryeTime]

Well, I LOVE your bass work on this! Thanks!

[@batphink2655]

Great basswork, you guys looked a little tense.I had heard Midge was drinking a lot during this time? I nearly came for a drum audition myself but my plans were scuppered lol. If you were in this touring band then I saw you when you came to Toronto!

[@greyman45]

Hi Terry, it was artistic differences that sealed his fate.

[@helennettleship9703]

Is that Kenny from Slik on drums?

[@WillCrazie]

Is there any footage of the Original by Modern Man with this song,sorry I don't think Midge does the vocal justice...LOVE the original....would love to hear it again :(

[@sealping]

HI Greyman I've never seen this before, I've always wondered why Mick Ronson made it to the tour?

[@sealping]

HI Kevin, Thanks for the info, was Mick not well enough? It must have been very difficult for Midge to make that decision. I saw the tour at Birmingham Odeon, great show. Off this week to see Ultravox in Brum again. Best Wishes Terry.

[@brianconway100]

This was many years before Mick's illness. I believe that there were 'musical differences' between Mick and Midge. Pity.

[@sealping]

That's a pity, Micks guitar style should have been perfect for Midges solo material :-( All the best Terry

[@ronnoten]

Isnt this a song written by Midge Ure? Mick Ronson looks like a god compared the rest of the band and it was only a rehearsal, prefer him on a les paul and no wammy bar as he didn't need one. I saw the tour in 85 and it was brilliant with Zal Cleminson on Guitar, he can play a bit too.

[@greyman45]

Come on now Lisa, you have not been paying attention, have you? Firstly, take a look at all the comments on this clip. Secondly, I feel insulted that you haven't read my channel stuff or looked at my playlists :-( I am still a session player, now and again and recently did a couple of pub gigs with Harry Hill and over xmas I did my usual Panto at Wimbledon theatre, working with people like Brian Blessed and Pamela Anderson. Do some research if you don't want to upset me. Kevin.x