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Big Al
In Martin Elliot’s book, it’s stated that Ronnie’s pre-gig routine during the Bridges to Babylon tour consisted of four pints of Guinness and - I think - two large vodka and cokes.
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Big Al
In Martin Elliot’s book, it’s stated that Ronnie’s pre-gig routine during the Bridges to Babylon tour consisted of four pints of Guinness and - I think - two large vodka and cokes.
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Big Al
In Martin Elliot’s book, it’s stated that Ronnie’s pre-gig routine during the Bridges to Babylon tour consisted of four pints of Guinness and - I think - two large vodka and cokes.
There again, not exactly the consumption of a raging alcoholic, that's basically a couple hours drinking max to a drinker , a real alcoholic would be half way into his second litre of spirits by Showtime, to me 4 Guinesses and a few Vodkas is just getting the party started.
Ronnie did say the last time he stopped drinking he did it on his own so i don't think Ronnie was too far gone with the drink, I know drinkers that would die if they just abruptly stopped, so as i say it's debatable Ronnie was a full blown alcoholic, more likely he just got too old to handle it.
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jbwelda
four pints of Guinness plus vodka and cokes? (Vodka and coke? Coca Cola? That makes me want to vomit just thinking about it). Thats an alcoholic's dinner right there, and to consume that before going to "work"? This is the only place on earth you will get away with that! I can tell you, for Guinness alone would put me on the floor, but i dont drink regularly. To me, this is the very definition of an alcoholic, having to consume that much before doing anything. He must have the constitution of an ox. No wonder Keef wanted him in the band, makes him look like a minor leaguer.
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Big Al
Ronnie’s pre-show consumption is fine For a night out, but not exactly ideal before a concert in front of thousands. In your 20’s? Yeah, why not? He was in his mid-50’s. There’s a reason he was ‘missing in action’ during that 1997-99 period!
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Rockman
The one on the B-side of Still Life picture disc !!!!
Some Toronto Girl there too .. in the reflection of the mirror
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stone4ever
pity he only looks at all those great fun years in such a negative way, bit of attention seeking going on no doubt, Ronnies always looking for a pat on the back, he should just be more cool about it, you no Keith just says i got fed up with drinking, nuff said.
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stone4ever
pity he only looks at all those great fun years in such a negative way, bit of attention seeking going on no doubt, Ronnies always looking for a pat on the back, he should just be more cool about it, you no Keith just says i got fed up with drinking, nuff said.
Ronnie doesn't seem to be negative at all!
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When asked if was ready to get clean, he happily admitted: 'Yes I was. I don't have any bitterness or anger. I'm wiser now; I had a great time and I still do, but in a different way.'
In any case I agree with you that in these days my (and I understand yours as well) drinking habits fall in the category of (bad) "driking problems"
But I am quite sure that Ronnie's consumption was on another level. At least this was my impression reading his book-
There is a short snippet on one of the docus on the 4flix DVD set where he talks about his "habits". Remember a veil of sadness in his eyes, it lasted a blik, but it said more than 1,000 words
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