THE NATIONAL BRASS BAND FESTIVAL. Oct 8th 1977, THE ALBERT HALL. This was the premiere of 'Samson', a cantata for Brass Band and Choir by composer Joseph Horovitz, for which I wrote the libretto. Broadcast live on Radio Three, this was a very exciting event for me. Sitting in a box, and hearing my lyrics sung by the London Philharmonic Choir and a splendid baritone soloist, while the 'Massed Bands' (that's at least two of the things down there) blasted away, was a tremendous thrill. I've now done a couple of these 'classical' projects, and hope to do more. It's all rock'n'roll to me...

Photographer: Judge Smith