HEROES FROM THE SEVENTIES

There are two historical icons on display down in the Docklands this December. I caught Tutankhamun in the early seventies after a six hour wait. I remember being distinctly underwhelmed when it was finally my turn to shuffle past the golden mask. I never saw the other icons on display - Led Zeppelin - as I was initially too young, and then too contemptuous, being more into punk by the time they broke up. I wouldn't mind seeing Led Zeppelin this time around as their music has lasted better than most other 70's music, notably punk, and Kashmir is a piece of genius. But I didn't get lucky in the auction and a remortage for a pair of tickets doesn't seem that attractive right now. Hopefully Led Zep will enjoy themselves enough to consider a Knebworth next summer - that would be something. As for Tutakhamun, well, I guess he is, like Dylan, on a never-ending tour so I will leave it to younger generations to discover his magic this time.