Heavy Pettin' were almost the next big thing and one of the best Hardrock bands to ever come out of Scotland, UK, during the 80's. They hit instant success with their debut album "Lettin' Loose (1983)" and continued to release marvelous music with "Rock Ain't Dead" in 1985. You can finally find them on CD, reissued through Majestic Rock, and here's a short interview with guitarist PUNKY MENDOZA.
These are photos from concerts where Heavy Pettin played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Pic by Michael Knowles from 'Marillion Collectors Worldwide' Facebook group.
Reading Rock Festival 1983 Aug 26 - 28, 1983 Reading, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Craig Hatfield
Stevie Ray Vaughan - pic by David Peacock from Reading Rock Festival (in the 70s 80s 90s) Facebook group.
Site layout from programme
Programme (back)
From Marillion 1984 tour programme
Sounds review
Melody Maker review
Programme (front)
Lee Aaron
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
Bottles & cans flying
