DIRTY TRICKS
Live at CBGB, New York, January 7th, 1976
"Billboard Magazine", January 22nd, 1976, Article by Roman Kozak
DIRTY TRICKS - CBGB, New York
Although Dirty Tricks made its American debut at this mecca of New York punk rock scene, in style and format the band is closer to the mainstream English rock scene.
Dirty Tricks is centered around singer Kenny Steward and guitarist Johnny Frazier Binnie, who have gained much of their inspiration from the Rolling Stones, Steve Winwood and Robert Steward.
It is a band that plays good hard rock, with strong and effective instrumental breaks. Its 45 minutes onstage Jan. 7 began with an "Amazing Grace" introduction and ended with a rocking "Night Man", the title tune of the band´s LP on Polydor.
Throughout bassist Terry Horbury and drummer Andy Bierne provided a solid rock beat, while the two front men played off each other on vocals and guitar.
Although basically a power trio with vocals, the band has a good, full sound to it. And it looks good onstage. It is a band that should do well touring in the American heart-land.
Roman Kozak