Weird nodding, understand what she meant even if he wasn't used to the laws and things for black people in the States. Yet, it couldn't be that far from what Britain was like a few years ago. There were riots and violence between whites and blacks. A dark time indeed. He hardly knew any black people at all but knew of them. Famous jazz musicians and the like. Also some blues singers from the Sixties. They were very talented musicians and it was a shame the whole slave thing was still used as a slur around them on occasion.

"Some people can be very cruel. I don't know any black people myself but I've seen a few black fans who really like our music. They're the same as us. Human beings. Sorry to hear your family won't talk to you because of your black friend. It must be hard for her."

Weird felt sorry for Judith and gently laid a hand on hers, just as a kind gesture. The world was still a cruel place for some and the bassist knew this. Just like it was hard for Ziggy, it was hard for Gloria's friends too. Weird didn't wish to judge people on the colour of their skin or how they looked because once he saw Ziggy, he knew that appearances didn't matter. They were on stage fighting for change against social norms.

"We could be frowned upon by some because we're a bunch of blokes in girly-looking clothes wearing make-up. Even now it shocks a lot of people."