The writer expresses a long-standing frustration with tribute acts dominating live music scenes while introducing the upcoming performance of ExTC, featuring original XTC drummer Terry Chambers. Despite a past disinterest in XTC due to frontman Andy Partridge’s behavior, the prospect of experiencing live XTC songs with Chambers piques the author’s interest. As they prepare to attend the show, there’s cautious optimism about how ExTC will sound compared to the original band.
Discussion Question: In an age where nostalgia often drives musical experiences, do you think original members reinterpreting classic material can coexist peacefully with tribute acts, or do they dilute the authenticity of the original?
