Unfortunately I could not make it to this gig but so many friends and fans were there to celebrate and they put up many pictures on FB and can be found here:
AlbertLeeandHogansHeroes FB-Page
Here are some videos of the gig:
Brian Hodgson Testimonial, Half Moon, Putney, Neil Innes, John Halsey and Roger Rettig with Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes
Elliott Randell, Pete Lincoln & Gayle Fraser at the Half Moon Putney
Here is another video, just click on the link:
Brian Hodgson's Testimonial:
A benefit show for the founding member of Hogan's Heroes Brian Hodgson at The Half Moon in Putney on Wednesday 8th October 2014 at 7:00 pm. Brian has been suffering with Parkinson's disease for some time and decided to leave the band at the beginning of this year.
Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes will be playing with special guests:
Chas & Dave + Marty Wilde + Chris Farlowe + Mike Berry + Neil Innes + Elliott Randall (Steely Dan) + Pete Lincoln (Sweet/Sailor) + Graham Fenton (Matchbox) + Jona Lewie ("Stop the Cavalry") + John Halsey ("The Rutles - All you need is Cash"/Neil Innes & Fatso) + Pete Pritchard (bass player, honorary member of the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame) + Doña Oxford + Gayle Fraser Vocalist + Wayne Lee (son of Albert Lee) + Mike Bell (first keyboard player of Hogan's Heroes) + Neville Marten (Editor of Guitar Techniques, blues columnist for Guitarist, author of the book "Guitar Heaven", Wildcats band member for 30 years)
Ticket Price: £30 adv. I know it's not cheap but for a good cause. So please do support and come all down to the Half Moon Putney for a great gig.
Link for tickets here.
A benefit show for the founding member of Hogan's Heroes Brian Hodgson at The Half Moon in Putney on Wednesday 8th October 2014 at 7:00 pm. Brian has been suffering with Parkinson's disease for some time and decided to leave the band at the beginning of this year.
Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes will be playing with special guests:
Chas & Dave + Marty Wilde + Chris Farlowe + Mike Berry + Neil Innes + Elliott Randall (Steely Dan) + Pete Lincoln (Sweet/Sailor) + Graham Fenton (Matchbox) + Jona Lewie ("Stop the Cavalry") + John Halsey ("The Rutles - All you need is Cash"/Neil Innes & Fatso) + Pete Pritchard (bass player, honorary member of the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame) + Doña Oxford + Gayle Fraser Vocalist + Wayne Lee (son of Albert Lee) + Mike Bell (first keyboard player of Hogan's Heroes) + Neville Marten (Editor of Guitar Techniques, blues columnist for Guitarist, author of the book "Guitar Heaven", Wildcats band member for 30 years)
Ticket Price: £30 adv. I know it's not cheap but for a good cause. So please do support and come all down to the Half Moon Putney for a great gig.
Link for tickets here.
Brian has a background in songwriting and production and his credits include: Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Dave Edmunds, Shakin’ Stevens, Peter Sarstedt, Lonnie Donegan, Neil Innes, Sonny Curtis and Matchbox.
