Anselm_Weinberg wrote:You know there's the interesting fact that in 1982, Andy Partridge due to valium withdrawal had a panic attack on stage that traumatised him to such an extent that he thenceforth retreated to the studio environment and XTC never performed live again after that incident. They've released some of their most serious work during that studio era, but only after a going through a somewhat bumpy transitional period. Thougu I enjoy pretty much all of their output.
I remember him being interviewed by the rock press in 1981-82, & though I was only a child it was clear that this guy was way too articulate & sensitive & intelligent to play the game of pop star. I'd imagine he alienated many in rock press by not being able to play their games.