Gigs/Concerts I've been to Part 6
1996 was a relatively quiet year for me for gigs. Yet somehow, I managed to see The Prodigy three times in the one year. They were support to Oasis at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. I’d ventured down myself on the coach, as was my wont back in those days. Oasis were touring ‘What’s the Story Morning Glory?’ and I suppose at the peak of their powers before the bloat kicked in. The Prodigy were also at the peak of their powers with the full squad of Liam, Maxim, Keith and Leeroy also in the band. Leeroy’s gangly stomping dance style was amazing to see in the flesh as he effortlessly bounded sideways across the stage. Maxim had some red lenses on his eyes which made him look demonic, they played as the sun started to go down and it scared the living shit out of me as he cussed and hissed into the camera onto the big screens. I’d go see The Prodigy again at their King’s Hall headline show. Al was hanging about with some Lurgan lads at that time, and they liked to partake of the ol’ Ebeneezer ...