The Oldie

RACHEL JOHNSON

A TRIBUTE TO TRIBUTE BANDS

Ever since Pink Floyd willingly went on stage to jam with a Pink Floyd tribute band, cover acts have enjoyed something of a comeback.

Lead singer David Gilmour, bassist Guy Pratt et al jammed along to in Fulham Town Hall with

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