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Live Magic Band reviews from Ben Waters

Rainbow - either Tuesday 17th or Wednesday 18th April, 1973

The line up was the same as the Brighton '72 gig except for Alex St Clare instead of Winged Eel Fingerling. The concert started with Rockette Morton with an electric toaster straped on his head. He said, "Good evening. My name is Rockette Morton. I've just come on to do a toast." Then he leapt into the air and played a short free form solo. He went into the riff from Mirror Man and the band joined in. Beefheart came on playing the harp and exhorting everyone to their feet. Hundreds of people left their seats and ran to the front of the stage. It was a brilliant gig.

- Ben Waters

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