Did somebody meet Alex ?

[Phil]

To the oldest members : I'd like to know if somebody from the forum met Alex during his prolific career.

[huntvambo]

I met Alex and other SAHB members on a couple of occasions.

First time was after a gig at Birmingham Town Hall where Alex invited everyone back to the Holiday Inn for a drink as it was his birthday. I went back with my older brother and his mates and while they waited in the bar I had to sit in reception as I was only 13ish at the time. Alex and the Band didn't arrive till "quite" late and we had a 5 minute chat and autograph signing before having to catch the late bus home. I got right bollocking next morning for coming in so late!

Second time was at Stoke City football stadium where SAHB supported and up staged Yes. I was never a Yes fan so while they where on stage I was walking round the ground and at one fenced off section Alex and I think Trudie and Hugh were just leaving. Another quick chat and autograph signing.

No great insights but on both occasions you were left with the impression that when Alex thanked you for being a fan and being at the show he meant it.