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Teenage Fanclub are touring the UK in November. Norman tells us here about some of the first and best shows he\\u2019s seen and played and life in the group\'s early days. Which involves \\u2026

\\u2026 the band that made him want to start a band. 

\\u2026 the Wombles at a YMCA when he was 12.

\\u2026 selling a fridge and a washing machine to buy recording time.

\\u2026 the bouncing balcony of the Glasgow Apollo when the Clash played in \\u201878.

\\u2026 having a wee next to Steve Cropper.

\\u2026 the age at which audiences \\u201cappreciate having a seat\\u201d.

\\u2026 busking etiquette.  

... his mum taking him to see the Kinks and Tom Jones.  

\\u2026 serving John Martyn at McCormack\\u2019s Music Shop \\u2013 \\u201cThanks, wee man!"

\\u2026 a sweet story about a trombone, Terry Hall and the Specials.

\\u2026 Neil Young with Booker T & the MGs.

\\u2026 the fine art of \\u201csprinkling\\u201d new material in a set list.

\\u2026 watching the Smiths play the greatest show he\\u2019s ever seen, \\u201cthe stage strewn with flowers\\u201d.

Dates and tickets here \\u2026

 https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/teenage-fanclub-tickets/artist/736268

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