a long time ago.....

[macyme]

same as above

Gun-Free Japan
July 25, 1993
At the Hundredth Meridian

[chris]

Gun-Free Japan
July 25, 1993
At the Hundredth Meridian

See above!

[bauer]

I thought this would be a toughie. You guys are know way too much about the hip lol.

It is indeed called "Gun-Free Japan" and can be found on page 80 of Coke Machine Glow.
As far as I know it was first recorded as a rant during At The Hundredth Meridan on July 25, 1993 in Montreal.

winners can look for a pm of my list.

[bauer]

Next question please.....

Another three parter for two shows.

Which band member purchased the cool piece of equipment that graces the cover of Phantom Power and in which city did he buy it? Also what is it?

Have fun

[The Darkest Canuck]

next question:

what expensive bottle of whisky does Gord consume and then smash before every show?

[macyme]

It was Johnny Fay who bought it in New York, it's an antique piece of machinery used by aviators.

[farmerdan]

Johnny Fay
some kind of machine used to test airline equipment
(i dunno what its called )
an antique shop in NY.

[srb]

Johnny Fay bought it on Houston Street, New York. It's a line-tester for Air Force airline equipment from the '70s

[tommygunn]

Johnny Fay, NYC, it's used to test electrical systems in aircraft.

[bauer]

geez is there anything you guys don't know about the hip?

The answer is:

Johnny Fay, Houston Street in New York City. It is a line tester for Air Force airline equipment.

winners watch for my boot list in a pm

[tommygunn]

Got the Cd's today!
Thanks bauer!

[macyme]

I also received my cds, thanks bauer, your help on hipbase is much appreciated.

[lampshade29]

I wish I knew more trivia about the Hip. Then I too could have a chance.