Kings Hall, Derby

The Queen Street Baths were opened on July 30, 1932, and were designed by Charles Aslin, the Borough architect in an Art Deco style. 2. During the winter months, when there was less demand for swimming, the pool was boarded over to become the 1,500-seater Kings Hall 2. It hosted various concerts and events, including performances by notable bands and artists.

Queen Street Baths, which housed the Kings Hall, underwent a major refurbishment and was renamed the Queen's Leisure Centre, 18.

As of 2023, the building is still standing and continues to host concerts[8]. It is a testament to the architectural diversity of Derby, which is home to a variety of architectural styles, from ancient to modern[3].

Links:
[3] Wikipedia - King's Hall, Derby
[5] Wikipedia - White Riot
[4] Wikipedia - Eno
[8] Setlist.fm - King's Hall, Derby
[15] Ents24 - King's Hall, Derby

Needs, Kris, and Robin Banks. “Clash Special: Clash City Rockers on Tour.” Zigzag (UK), no. 79, Dec. 1977, pp. 5 pages, plus Lou's plus editorial.

Clash Special: Clash City Rockers on Tour

— Bumper Christmas. The Clash, following their Autumn 1977 UK tour with support from The Lou’s and Richard Hell & The Voidoids mainly by Kris Needs and Robin Banks, it combines gig reportage, backstage anecdotes, and fans.

— at Derby Kings Hall (Oct 1977), Cardiff University (Oct 1977), Belle Vue, Manchester (15 Nov 1977, filmed for So It Goes), plus other UK tour dates (Glasgow, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Bristol)..

— At Derby Kings Hall, Mick Jones confronted an audience member who threw glass at The Lou’s, showing solidarity with support acts. Joe Strummer performed despite glandular fever, while gobbing and violence marred shows.

— Cardiff University: The Clash delivered a powerful set including Police and Thieves, What’s My Name, City of the Dead, and The Prisoner, with Lester Bangs observing tour antics, sandwich fights, and hotel chaos.

— Manchester Belle Vue concert filmed by Tony Wilson’s TV show So It Goes, descended into near-riot as crowds smashed through doors; hailed as one of the best sets ever captured on film.

— The Clash’s commitment to fans, often letting them crash in hotels and ride in their bus, with anecdotes of Paul Simonon’s pranks, Topper Headon’s air pistol, and Mick Jones’ destructive humour.

— Parallel feature praises The Lou’s, describing them as the most exciting French band in years, and The Clash’s admiration for them.

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Extensive archive of articles, magazines and other from the UK Out of Control Tour, autumn 1977

www.blackmarketclash.co.uk

email blackmarketclash.co.uk@gmail.com

There are several sights that provide setlists but most mirror www.blackmarketclash.co.uk. They are worth checking.

from Setlist FM (cannot be relied on)

from Songkick (cannot be relied on)
... both have lists of people who say they went

& from the newer Concert Database and also Concert Archives

Also useful: Ultimate Music database, All Music, Clash books at DISCOGS

Articles, check 'Rocks Back Pages'

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