The Skids: Theme For War Movies and Romantic Losers
Harry Doherty, Melody Maker, 14 April 1979
THE LOCATION: Basing Street Studios, London.
THE EVENT: The World Premiere of 'Masquerade', starring the Skids and produced by Bill Nelson.
THE AUDIENCE: The Skids Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, William Simpson and Thomas Kellichan Bill Nelson, Mr. & Mrs. Adamson and John Leckie.
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