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Gurdo

@gurdo.bsky.social

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Journalist - currently working as a Local Democracy Reporter covering Walsall. A lover of vinyl and the music of Radiohead, Kate Bush, Prince, Bowie and many others! All views are my own, unless I’ve plagiarised them from someone far wittier than me!

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Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · 4d

Yesterday marked 30 years since The Smashing Pumpkins released this extraordinary album. Remember buying on day of release as an excited 19-year-old and then seeing them on this tour a few months later. Brilliant times, brilliant memories. Happy weekend all x #vinyl #smashingpumpkins

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · 6d

“It’s fun to cover the WMCA…” #hivis #hardhat #ldreporter #work

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · 11d

It’s cold and I’m suffering post-holiday blues. But it’s Friday night so I will raise a toast to beautiful beer, beautiful music, beautiful Cyprus and my beautiful friends who live there. Happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #thedoors #cyprus

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · 25d

Hahahaah! No need to apologise because only one guy has ever said it to me! So he’ll feel vindicated - not that I ever doubted it. Even I thought I was looking into a mirror when I saw a clip of him on TV…! 😂😂😂

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · 25d

The weather outside is garbage. As is this band I’m listening to…Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #garbage #seewhatididthere

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Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · 26d

On this day 25 years ago, Radiohead released Kid A. In my influential music column in the Walsall Observer, I gave it a 5 star review. I’m convinced that’s what propelled it to number 1 in the album charts… #vinyl #kida #radiohead

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Sep 26

‘Pay no mind’, it’s Friday night. Happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #beck #mellowgold

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Sep 19

Trip hopping into Friday night. Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #dummy #portishead

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Sep 16

The incredible Kate Bush released her masterpiece Hounds Of Love LP on this day 40 years ago. A perfect, beautiful record. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Kate Bush? Oh, I have… #vinyl #cd #cassette #houndsoflove #katebush

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Sep 11

When Gurdo doesn’t want to wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set, Gurdo doesn’t wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set. ‘Tis a thing of beauty…Thank you Revolution Records, Walsall. ❤️❤️❤️ #vinyl #icantgiveeverythingaway #davidbowie

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Sep 10

Well, Miss Bitez, I totally get it. You can’t help it, you’re only human. Well, only a bot, but my point remains. The old Jug Ears charm never fails… #socialmedia

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Sep 5

Oh weekend, I love you Just The Way You Are. And as this is a typical Friday in My Life, I won’t be going out and therefore I won’t be an Uptown Gurd…happy weekend all x #seewhatididthere #beer #weekend #vinyl #billyjoel

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Sep 3

On this day 11 years ago, I got to see the amazing Kate Bush perform live. What a wonderful show it was. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Kate Bush? Oh, I have… #beforethedawn #katebush

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Aug 29

Hello Friday night, “Come To Daddy”…Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #aphextwin #cometodaddy

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Aug 23

Hold on, this ain’t Friday…Happy Saturday night everyone x #weekend #beer #vinyl #smashingpumpkins #machina

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Aug 22

It’s the 15th anniversary of “Fezgate”. Who’d have thought you could get thrown out of a bar for wearing one of their lampshades on your head?! #fez #walsall #liveandlearn

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Aug 21

The late, great Joe Strummer would have been 73 today… #vinyl #punk #joestrummer #theclash #the101ers #themescaleros

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Aug 20

Why so serious? This little is now in the last year of his 40s! Thanks for all the birthday love and well wishes. And yes, I’ve posted this in a desperate bid to get more. I am a professional attention seeker, after all… #birthday #old

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s August 15 which means it’s the sixth annual ‘Brazilian Gurdo Day’. Enjoy…

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Aug 8

Good Lorde - it’s Friday evening! Happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #lorde

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Aug 1

Always good to usher in Friday evening with the calm, chilled out, serene music by that charming little beat combo Slipknot…happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #slipknot #iowa

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Jul 30

The fabulous Kate Bush is 67 today. Have I ever mentioned…oh, I have! #birthday #vinyl #katebush

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Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Jul 25

This classic LP by Hip Hop royalty was released on this day 36 years ago. Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #paulsboutique #beastieboys

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Jul 22

What legacy he leaves behind…😢💔 #ozzyosbourne #blacksabbath

Gurdo @gurdo.bsky.social · Jul 18

Smile. It’s Friday night. Happy weekend everyone x #weekend #beer #vinyl #aphextwin #richarddjames