Leeds, Tiffany's. July 21st, 1981


The second time I saw them, it was in a much smaller, hotter, sweatier venue and they were absolutely electric. I got a spot, up front, just to the right of centre-stage. Next to me was a young lad about my age, who was really into the band, head banging so hard throughout that gig that I was sure he was going to split his head open on the stage. He was so into it, that that particular image has remained with me, in spite of all the concerts I've been to, and all the head banging I've seen. Now, twenty years later, talking to Brian, after last night's show, (just as I did twenty years ago) I mentioned the Tiffany's gig and he told me that that particular show was the first time that one Lars Ulrich saw Diamond Head live. Now, I don't remember what the young lad next to me looked like, all I remember is that he had a great night of much head-banging!

Mark L. Potts