Irving Plaza

The League Of Gentlemen
New York
22 Jul 1980

“Good evening, this is the last gig of the League Of Gentlemen. Our commitment to work together taken in the middle of March in England expires today,” says Fripp at the start of the show. “I don’t know whether to cry now or later. In the meanwhile, a little dancing. John? Four numbers of your choice.” As Johnny counts in, they take off for the final time in America. The tour had been an intense undertaking for all concerned not least in the constant battle to get people to listen and dance at the same time. Putting that aside, along with the technical difficulties they experienced from time to time - tonight is a malfunctioning snare drum requiring replacement - the League goes out with fiery panache. Fripp said that this group put “an emphasis on spirit rather than competence” and that spirit is highly animated throughout this show. If you like your avant-pop dance music with a generous twist of dissonance look no further.

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