Grace Jones: The Sage, Gateshead
Dave Simpson, The Guardian, 23 January 2009
THEY USED TO SAY that you could tell how good an Elvis gig was by the length of time it took his quiff to disintegrate. With Grace Jones, it's how much she exposes of her body. First, a wind machine blows away her outfit and something of her modesty. Then, by the time a silken 'La Vie En Rose' comes along, she's baring her rear, albeit through transparent nylon. When she turns round and gives it a thrust, the entire audience look fit to faint.
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