The Royal Court Of China's 1987 Concert Photos

Originally from Nashville, Tennessee ROYAL COURT OF CHINA first appeared with a self-titled debut album through A&M in 1987. The group had 'stolen' the band name (a reference to Chinese opium) from LED ZEPPELIN man JIMMY PAGE after reading a magazine interview with the man. The legendary guitarist claimed that he had wanted to use the moniker for what would turn into THE FIRM but he had been advised not to due to its drug connotations. Indeed, Page later attempted to register the name only to find the Nashville boys had beaten him to it.

80's ad Dr Winky's Club DV8 featuring Divine, John Sex, Carol Doda, Schoolly D, Michael Franti's Beatnigs , Too Short etc, tags: The Royal Court Of China, Will And The Kill, The Northern Pikes, San Francisco, California, United States, Advertisement, Club DV8 - The Royal Court Of China / Will And The Kill / The Northern Pikes on Nov 17, 1987 [765-small]

80's ad Dr Winky's Club DV8 featuring Divine, John Sex, Carol Doda, Schoolly D, Michael Franti's Beatnigs , Too Short etc


The Royal Court Of China / Will And The Kill / The Northern Pikes
Nov 17, 1987
 San Francisco, California, United States
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