XTC were invited to play at the CASBY awards show in Toronto in 1987. Andy explains...
Andy Partridge - XTC
Toronto
Dear everyone,
I feel I should write a
few lines in an attempt to set straight the record here. In a recent newspaper
article I did a light hearted interview about the CASBY awards. Much to my
disgust, 95% of what I said was either misquoted/chopped up/taken out of
context and used by this empty headed reporter in attempt to make an article
for himself out of nothing. So, without more waffle I want to tell you some
truths - we (XTC) wan't be performing at the CASBY show along with everyone
else because in 1982 we took the decision to stop live performance (simple).
But we do wish to support the CASBY principle and are
pre-recording our slot with their cooperation. Truth 2, I don't enjoy the
penguin suit circus of most awards ceremonies, so I don't do them (CASBY does
not appear to fall into the above category!). This negative smart assed
attitude the paper appears to give us in relation to good Canadian music is
lies. Truth 3, support CASBY, support good sounds. It's all for you!
Thanks for your time.
(signed) Andy Partridge
Go back to Chalkhills Articles.
[Thanks to Wes Long]