User talk:Macformore

Thin Lizzy
You will need to stop reverting me on this article. I'm asking for a source that the Boomtown Rats guy was in the Greedies. It's not in the source, so it needs another source, per WP:V and WP:RS. The photo isn't enough as it isn't proof he was in that particular band. If you just keep reverting me without adding a source, eventually you will probably get blocked. I'll revert you again, and ask for a source again. Cheers, Bretonbanquet (talk) 19:37, 3 July 2017 (UTC)
 * I've just seen your email – as I say, the photo isn't proof. I'm sure you will appreciate that while your word may be accurate, Wikipedia doesn't work like that. We need reliable sources like books, internet articles etc. You'll already know that The Greedies were a revolving door of musicians, so it's important to source everyone's inclusion properly. Thanks, Bretonbanquet (talk) 19:42, 3 July 2017 (UTC)
 * I'll also say that I'm aware of the gig you mention where you took the photo. It was probably one of the two Christmas '78 shows at the Stardust (which burned down a few years later if I recall). On one or both of those nights (did you go to both?), various members of the Sex Pistols and the Rats were onstage, along with Lizzy and whoever else. It was a pretty loose arrangement and it would probably be worth rejigging the text in the article to include Briquette as a one-time or at least irregular member. He wasn't a regular member. But he would still need a source, and I can't find one at the moment. It might even be worth the Greedies having their own article at some point, and it could be expanded upon there, along with your photo again. Bretonbanquet (talk) 19:53, 3 July 2017 (UTC)
 * OK, I've found something. It's pretty tenuous, but it will do. Your photo plus another (also yours by the looks of it) are on Peter Nielsen's (I know him) website. That's probably enough. Looks like Briquette might only have played the one show though so he has to be listed as an occasional member, which I will do shortly. I'll write an extra piece. At some stage I'll write a separate article for the Greedies, as I think they deserve it.
 * I hope you don't take offence at my reverting you – the article is listed as a GA (good article) so additions have to be sourced properly. I hope you understand. Cheers, Bretonbanquet (talk) 21:11, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

For sources, please check this link to Phil Lynott's Autobiography - goo.gl/ggc7vb where you will find confirmation of members of the Rats being involved. It doesn't mention Pete but as you can see from both of my pics, he was there. Here are some other links: goo.gl/rSRmKB /  goo.gl/aizD5a  / goo.gl/Gqc51h / goo.gl/Lwmx4M - Hope these help.
 * Thanks, I have the book and I checked it, but as you say it doesn't mention Briquette by name. It will be useful when I do the separate article though, as will any other photos you may have. The source from Nielsen's site is good enough, especially as it has your photos on it. Cheers, Bretonbanquet (talk) 20:58, 4 July 2017 (UTC)