26th September 1978: Band On The Wall, Manchester With Dust and A Certain Ratio Photo (C) Copyright Bernard & Joe and used here with permission "Morrisey was taking money on the door that night and he watched the gig with Tony Wilson & Mick Middles" - Bernard & Joe from 'Pips' Photos (C) Copyright Bernard & Joe and used here with permission Yes I was at that gig and reviewed it for Sounds. Can't recall a great deal, alas. Hooky must have impressed me because the review finished with the line"...plus they have a bassist who could eat Jean Jacques Burnell for breakfast." The Stranglers had played a lot in Manchester and had become friends with The Drones. I remember enjoying Ice Age in particular. Don't know who was drumming at that time but I do recall being harangued all eve by Steve Brotherdale (B'Dale) who seemed to be pretending to be some kind of big promoter. Wouldn't have known Morrissey on the door although he did man the door at a number of ACR gigs...or so he says in Autobiography. That is about all I recall I am afraid. Best Mick - Mick Middles, Author Photo (C) Copyright Bernard & Joe and used here with permission