French Lessons: Road Crew

Oh dear. On the other foot is probably a fluorescent pink sock. (Green for starboard, don't ya'know!)

Kevin worked for the band from it's inception—before Tony joined and before Colin left. He was there at the rehearsals at Doug's flat in Oxton. He was probably the only roadie in history that would happily argue with Robbie about how things should sound/be arranged/be paid for/be organized. He finished working with the band in March 1982 to pursue a career in I.T.

He made a couple of guest appearances later in the band's life; once at the studios in Oxton, where they were recording Reel Music and once at the Vets' college gig in London. At the studios he spent most of his time getting ripped and being amazed at the synth solo in Broken Heart. At the Vets' college gig he spent a lot of time up on the roof imbibing. He imbibed so much Rob had difficulty finding a hotel that would let him in.

Never happier than when he was sat at the back of a room knob twiddling, he often had the benefit of someone else's girlfriend sitting next to him.

OK, what is it about road crew in their underwear? I doubt having their picture taken in this state is a choice they happily make, so it must be down to the photographer. That's a strange fetish if ever I heard of one.