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PAGE 4 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday December 19 2018 News British Hotel punters share their PASSENGER: Godfather of punk Iggy Pop watched The Androidss play at the British in 1979. Bay Harbour News’ article on the history of the British Hotel sparked fond memories for The Androidss’ band member Mark Wilson and event organiser-turned-Central Otago district councillor Martin McPherson. Julia Evans talks to them about the time they met the godfather of punk THE ANDROIDSS’ Mark Wilson and former promoter Martin McPherson recall the night United States punk icon Iggy Pop turned up at the British for The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party gig. A leather jacket with an embroidered tiger on the back and a denim Greek fisherman’s hat was the perfect disguise for Iggy Pop. It was July 13, 1979, and Iggy Pop was in Christchurch promoting his I’m Bored album. McPherson had organised a gig, and Christchurch punk band The Androidss were the headline act. You weren’t allowed in without a hat. McPherson had received a phone call from Iggy Pop’s arrived and they were charged publicity agent, who needed $5 to get in like everyone else. some local knowledge. “I went outside and I was “I suggested that I might be sitting on the fence and had a able to help but they would have smoke. He came over and we to come to Lyttelton because had a smoke together, we even I was on my way (to the Mad swapped T-shirts,” he said. Hatter’s Tea Party) and nothing Inside the hotel, The was going to prevent me from Androidss had started playing. going to that,” he recalls. McPherson and Iggy Pop McPherson was working the chatted. door. He didn’t recognise Iggy “All I can remember is that Pop and his publicist when they distinctive New York accent, STAR STRUCK: Mark Wilson and Martin McPherson shared a whisky with Iggy Pop at the British Hotel in 1979. it really stood out. We were talking about the music scene. He was really interested in what Lyttelton and Christchurch were doing, what we did and what we were doing.” The Androidss started playing Iggy Pop’s The Passenger. “He went inside and stood in front of the band,” McPherson said. Lead guitarist and vocalist Mark Wilson said the band played about five Iggy Pop covers a set, by coincidence. “I saw this guy and I thought, what, that guy looks a lot like Iggy Pop,” he said. They soon realised it was the real deal. “He was sitting to the side of the stage, and we offered him the mic. He said ‘no man, it’s your song’.” When the set was finished, the band went over to meet Iggy Pop, who was sitting at a table, keeping a low profile. They shared a whisky and chatted. “He didn’t say much, kept his head down and quickly left. He walked out the door and put his fingers up in a V for victory sign, then left,” Wilson said. But as low profile as it was, Iggy Pop’s foray into Lyttelton soon became public. “They’re tough as bitches, but they’re beautiful,” he was quoted as saying about The Androidss in The Press. “It certainly helped out because we soon up and left to Auckland.” Only three members of the seven-piece band are still around. New Year’s Eve Featuring the Jordan Luck Band! FREE Monday 31 December, 6pm–12am North Hagley Park ccc.govt.nz/summertimes
Wednesday December 19 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi BAY HARBOUR Local News Now PAGE 5 Fire rages, homes at risk fond memories of the old pub The article on the British Hotel also struck a chord with readers, who share their stories of the iconic haunt HISTORY: The British Hotel on the corner of Oxford St and Norwich Quay has a long and colourful history. Peter Thompson – I read your interesting article in Bay Harbour News about the British Hotel. I would like to point out a few points that might be of interest to you. I was property manager for Dominion Breweries from 1982 to 1992. In this role I was responsible for some 148 hotels and taverns throughout the South Island. The British Hotel was one of my responsibilities. The land and buildings were owned at the time by the then Lyttelton Borough Council, which in turn was leased to various operators – Guy Daigneault being one such party. At the time of starting my role with DB, the British was under DB control and sub-leased to Margaret and Fred Archibald. I believe they had been operating the hotel for several years before starting my role in DB. Mr and Mrs Archibald operated the hotel until about 1985 or 1986, not too sure. At the time of their departure to take up the lease of the European Hotel in Dunedin, DB sold its interest in the British Hotel. On one occasion, the United States commander of an ice breaker wanted to use the Basement Bar for his crew and sort out a price with Mr Archibald. He stated a price (can’t recall the amount), say $1000, the commander peeled off US$1000. Mr Archibald of course was referring to New Zealand dollars. I believe it was a great night. Another instance was the upgrade of the tank room, which needed the floor to be replastered. To do this with minimal disruption to trade, the work was undertaken over the Easter break closing the bar late Thursday, plastering the floor on Good Friday. For Saturday while the plasterer was setting, DB parked a tanker on the street with hose feed to the bars – one brand only. On the Sunday, I had two carpenters attend to various repair work. During a tea break a phone conversation was heard between Mr Archibald and what appeared to be a female with Mr Archibald laying down the law as to an outstanding debt. •Turn to page 6 Nuk Korako National List MP based in the Port Hills Wishing you all a happy and safe festive season! My office will re-open on Monday January 14 th 6/950 Ferry Road, Ferrymead nuk.korakomp@parliament.govt.nz 03 384 0008 nukkorako.PortHills YOUR LOCAL ACCOUNTANT • Financial Statement Preparation • Tax Preparation & Compliance • Xero & MYOB Specialists • We come to you Kids eat free Every monday korako.co.nz Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Nuk Korako, 6/950 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 7 Margot Lane Mount Pleasant, Christchurch Phone 3844-633 Cell 021-677-670 steven@sclarke.co.nz Visit our new website: www.min.nz With thriving communities and picturesque views, the bays are truly spectacular COASTAL REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS We’ll help you live the dream. Min Sarginson Real Estate Ltd. specialises in homes, sections and rental properties in the spectacular Lyttelton Harbour bays, and coastal suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand. We’ll make it so easy for you. All our sales consultants live in the area – we can give you valuable insights into life in our thriving coastal communities. This is an exciting time; of promise, optimism, and opportunities never anticipated pre-quakes. Beachfront, or hillside with grandstand views, find the property of your dreams: Lyttelton | Diamond Harbour | Governors Bay | Cass Bay Charteris Bay | Church Bay | Purau Bay | Port Levy | Northshore Southshore | New Brighton | Heathcote | Sumner | Redcliffs Scarborough | Mount Pleasant | Clifton Call Min Sarginson Real Estate Ltd. for free, no-obligation advice. Lyttelton: 03 328 7273, lyttelton@min.nz or Church Bay: 03 329 4161, churchbay@min.nz
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