Hilly Kristal, founder of New York City's CBGB's died on August 28, 2007 of lung cancer. 
Wikipedia: Hilly Kristal
Official CBGB's Website: cbgb.com
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On this date in 1982, Iggy Pop released his thirteenth solo single, "Run Like A Villain". It was backed by "Platonic". Both tracks appeared on his sixth studio solo album, Zombie Birdhouse. The Muskegon, Michigan punk legend who fronted The Stooges has recently re-formed The Stooges.
Wikipedia: Iggy Pop
Official Website: iggypop.com
Video: Iggy Pop - Run Like A Villain and Eat Or Be Eaten - on The Tube - 1983 - youtube
Blogload: Iggy Pop - Zombie Birdhouse - thefatvat.blogspot.com
In August of 1982, Stockholm Monsters released their second single, "Happy Ever After". It was backed by "Soft Babies". Neither track appeared on their debut album, Alma Mater, released in 1984. The Manchester, England post-punk band recorded on Factory Records along with Joy Division, New Order, A Certain Ratio and The Durutti Column among others. They disbanded in 1987.
Blogload: Various Artists - Palatine: The Factory Story 1979-1990 - includes "Happy Ever After" by Stockholm Monsters - Stockholm Monsters - moveyourfeettothebeat.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Gun Club released their second single, "Fire Of Love". It was backed by "Walking With The Beast". The A side appeared on their second album, Miami. The B side was a non-Lp track. The Los Angeles punk band ended when frontman Jeffrey Lee Pierce died of a brain hemorrhage on March 31, 1996
Wikipedia: The Gun Club
Blogload: The Gun Club - Miami - wxhxnx.blogspot.com
In August of 1982, Crass released their fourth album, Christ-The Album. The album was a double album containing one record with 15 studio tracks and the other with 25 songs of mostly live material with a few studio demos. The studio side did contain the single, "Rival Tribal Rebel Revel". The album reached the #1 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The punk band from Essex, England broke up in 1984.
Wikipedia: Crass
Unofficial Website: southern.com/southern/label/CRC
Blogload: Crass - Christ-The Album - deliriomusikal.blogspot.com
In August of 1982, Trio released their first album in the U.K. It was appropriately titled Trio. The album had been released in 1981 in their native Germany. It did not contain their most well-known single, "Da Da Da I Don't Love You, You Don't Love Me Aha Aha Aha", despite the single's release in 1982, because the album had actually been recorded a year ealier. When re-released on CD, the song was added as a bonus track. Yes...both the English and German versions of the song. The Niedersachsen, Germany new wave band called it quits in 1985 after four albums and numerous singles.
Wikipedia: Trio
Not the album but...
Blogload: Trio - Da Da Da - 12 inch version - bornagain80s.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, INXS released their fourth Australian single, "Stay Young". It was backed by an instrumental called "Lacavocal". The A side appeared on their second album, Underneath The Colors. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #21 spot on the Australian singles chart. The Perth, Australia new wave band came to a sudden halt when lead singer Michael Hutchence died on November 22, 1997, apparently due to hanging by his own hands. They have recently found a new singer and have recorded and performed.
Wikipedia: INXS
Official Website: inxs.com
Video: INXS - Stay Young - youtube
Blogload: INXS - Underneath The Colors - blogremembermusic.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Gun Club released their debut album, Fire Of Love. It contained the single, "Sex Beat". The Los Angeles punk band went through numerous personnel changes. At various points in their career, they had Patricia Morrison (ex-The Bags, later Sisters Of Mercy and The Damned), Rob Graves (ex-The Bags, future 45 Grave), Terry Graham (ex-The Bags) and Kid Congo Powers (future The Cramps). Jeffrey Lee Pierce was the glue. The band officially ended when Pierce died of a brain hemorrhage on March 31, 1996
Wikipedia: The Gun Club
Blogload: The Gun Club - Fire Of Love - cactusmouthinformer.blogspot.com
Gina Schock of The Go-Go's turns 50 today.
The Go-Go's, left to right: Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine
Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock and Jane Wiedlin.
Wikipedia: The Go-Go's
Official Website: gogos.com
Video: The Go-Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed (1981) - youtube
Blogload: The Go-Go's - Beauty And The Beat - burningdowndreams.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Ruts released their third single, "Something That I Said". The B side was "Give Youth A Chance". The A side appeared on their debut album, The Crack. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The London punk/post punk band lasted two albums (the second, a semi-compilation) before the overdose death of singer Malcolm Owen. They tried to carry on under a new name, Ruts DC, with very limited success.They disbanded in 1983.
Wikipedia: The Ruts
Myspace: myspace.com/therutsofficialpage
Blogload: The Ruts - The Crack - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Glaxo Babies released their second 7-inch,a single fronted by "Christine Keeler". It was backed by "Nova Bossanova". Neither track appeared on either of their two albums. The Bristol, England post punk band disbanded in 1981. Dan Catsis joined The Pop Group and, later, Maximum Joy with another former Glaxo Babies member, Charlie Llewelyn. They disbanded in 1981 but not before being forced to change their name by pharmaceutical giant Glaxo. They became Gl*xo Babies. They reformed in 1985 and did some limited recording.
Wikipedia: Glaxo Babies
Myspace: myspace.com/GlaxoBabies
Blogload: Glaxo Babies - Christine Keeler - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - hungryfreaks.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Squeeze released their sixth single "Slap & Tickle". It was backed by "All's Well". The A side appeared on their second album, Cool For Cats. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #24 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave band disbanded in 1982 only to re-form in 1985 and stayed intact until 1999. They have recently done some touring together again.
Wikipedia: Squeeze
Official Website: squeezefan.com
Video: Squeeze - Slap & Tickle - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube
Blogload: Squeeze - Cool For Cats - c-60lownoise.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Siouxsie and The Banshees released their second album, Join Hands. It produced the single, "Playground Twist" (#28 U.K.). The album, itself, reached the #12 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The London punk/post-punk/goth band disbanded in 1996. Sid Vicious (future Sex Pistols) and Marco Pirroni (future Models and Adam and The Ants) were in the very early version of the band.
Wikipedia: Siouxsie and The Banshees
A Fansite: vamp.org/Siouxsie
Blogload: Siouxsie and The Banshees - Join Hands - gothika05.bloringa.net
Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze turns 51 today!
Squeeze, left to right: John Bentley, Glenn Tilbrook,
Paul Carrack, Gilson Lavis and Chris Difford
Wikipedia: Squeeze
Official Website: squeezefan.com
Video: Squeeze - Up The Junction - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube
Blogload: Squeeze - Argybargy - somethingelseblog.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, The Dead Boys released their debut album, Young, Loud And Snotty. They also released their debut single on this date. The A side was "Sonic Reducer". It was backed by "Down In Flames". Both tracks appeared on the album. The punk band, who originated in Cleveland from the ashes of Rocket From The Tombs, made a name for themselves in New York and were signed after several appearances at CBGB's. They disbanded in 1979 after two albums but reunited to record a live album a few months later before saying goodbye again. A few years after the band broke up, lead singer Stiv Bators launched The Lords Of The New Church. 
Wikipedia: The Dead Boys
Video: The Dead Boys - Sonic Reducer - live - date unknown - youtube
Blogload: The Dead Boys - Young, Loud And Snotty - bloodyrevolutions.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Special Duties released their debut album, '77 In '82. It did not produce any singles. The Colchester, England punk/Oi! band disbanded in 1983, having released only one full length album, but re-formed in 1995.
Wikipedia: Special Duties
Blogload: Special Duties - '77 In '82 - drunksongs.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Pere Ubu released their fifth studio album, Song Of The Bailing Man. There were no singles released from the album (this was typical of the band). The Cleveland avant-garde/proto punk band formed when Rocket From The Tombs disbanded. Dave Thomas and Peter Laughner formed Pere Ubu while fellow Rocket From The Tombs band members, Cheetah Chrome and Johnny Blitz, formed The Dead Boys. Pere Ubu continues to release music.
Wikipedia: Pere Ubu
Official Website: ubuprojex.net
Blogload: Pere Ubu - Datapanik In The Year Zero - includes all of Song Of The Bailing Man - mercadilly.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Lemon Kittens released their first full length album, We Buy A Hammer For Daddy. There were no singles released from the album. The Reading, England experimental post punk band lasted until 1982 and had a series of guest musicians throughout their existence, one of which was Mark Perry of Alternative TV.
Wikipedia: Lemon Kittens
Not We Buy A Hammer For Daddy but...
Blogload: Lemon Kittens - their first two EP's - mysteryposter.blogspot.com
In August of 1980, The Tea Set released their second single, "Keep On Running (Big Noise From The Jungle)". It was backed by "Flaccid Pot". Neither track appeared on an album as they did not release any. The Hertfordshire, England post punk band released an EP and several singles without an album before disbanding in 1981. They are now back together and recording and performing.
Official Website: theteasetband
Not "Keep On Running" but...their second single
Blogload: Various Artists - The Indie Scene 1980 - includes "Parry Thomas" by The Tea Set - not-rock-on.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Fall released their sixth single, "Totally Wired". It was backed by "Putta Block". Neither track appeared on an album (not unusual for The Fall) but both were added as bonus tracks to their fourth album, Grotesque (After The Gramme), when it was re-released on CD. The Manchester, England post punk band still records and performs. Mark E Smith is the only original member.
Wikipedia: The Fall
"Official" Website: visi.com/fall
Video: The Fall - Totally Wired - live 1981 - youtube
Blogload: The Fall - Grotesque (After The Gramme) - destroysilence.blogspot.com
In August of 1980, Blurt released their debut single, "My Mother Was A Friend Of An Enemy Of The People". It was backed by "Get". Neither track appeared on a studio album though both tracks were on the live album In Berlin album. The Gloucestershire, England post punk band is still performing. Their last release of new material was in 1999.
Wikipedia: Blurt
Official Website: tedmilton.com
Blogload: Blurt - In Berlin - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Silicon Teens released their debut single, "Memphis Tennessee". It was backed by "Let's Dance". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Music For Parties. The group was the idea of Mute Records creator Daniel Miller and was not a real group. Studio musicians were brought in to play on the records. A group of teenage actors were hired to do the press interviews (though a real musician, Frank Tovey of Fad Gadget, was hired to "play" the lead singer). The "fictional" U.K. mod revivalist group was over by year's end with one album and four singles. Daniel Miller, by the way, was the lead singer of The Normal ("Warm Leatherette").
Wikipedia: Silicon Teens
Blogload: Silicon Teens - Music For Parties - systemsofromance.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, U.K. Subs released their third single, "Tomorrow's Girls". It was backed by "Scum Of The Earth" and "Telephone Numbers". The A side appeared on their debut album, Another Kind Of Blues, though it was a re-recorded version. The two B sides were non-LP tracks. all three single tracks were added as bonus tracks to the album on a later CD re-release. The single reached the #28 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk band is still led by Charlie Harper and shows no sign of slowing down.
Wikipedia: U.K. Subs
Official Website: uksubs.co.uk
Video: U.K. Subs - Tomorrow's Girls - on TV - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: UK Subs - Tomorrow's Girls - 7 inch (all three tracks) - ihaveabraininmyass.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Tom Verlaine released his self-titled debut album. There were no singles released from the album. Tom Verlaine was, of course, the co-founder and frontman for the legendary New York City proto-punk band Television.
Wikipedia: Tom Verlaine
A Fansite: thewonder.co.uk
Blogload: Tom Verlaine - debut album - misha4music.blogspot.com
Martin Jackson of Magazine turns 50 today. 
The first Magazine lineup:
Bob Dickinson, Martin Jackson, John McGeoch, Howard Devoto and Barry Adamson
Wikipedia: Magazine
An unofficial Website: shotbybothsides.com
Video: Magazine - Shot By Both Sides - on TV 1978 - youtube
Blogload: Magazine - Real Life - rarepunk.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, PVC2 released their debut single, "Put You In The Picture". It was backed by "Deranged, Demented And Free" and "Pain". The Glasgow, Scotland punk band was really the one-off alias of pop band Slik, led by Midge Ure. This was their only PVC2 release and Midge Ure moved on to front Rich Kids and, later, Ultravox.
Blogload: PVC2 - Put You In The Picture - 7 inch (all three tracks) - lastdaysofmanonearth.com
On this date in 1977, The Valves released their debut single, "Robot Love". It was backed by "For Adolfs Only". The Edinburgh, Scotland punk band released a total of three singles before disbanding but did not produce an album. Bassist Pada Scott, when asked what the name of their album would be, once said Can't Stand The Rezillos Either, poking fun at their countrymen's album, Can't Stand The Rezillos. There was, of course, no album under this or any other title.
Blogload: The Valves - Robot Love - 7 inch (both sides) - and lots of other stuff - powerpopcriminals.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Action Pact! released their second EP, Suicide Bag. Aside from the title track, the record also contained "Stanwell" and "Blue Blood". None of the tracks appeared on a studio album. The Ep did reach the #6 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The London, England punk band released two albums and several singles before disbanding in 1985.
Wikipedia: Action Pact!
Blogload: Action Pact! - The Punk Singles Collection - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Germs released their first 12 inch EP (after two 7 inch singles and one album), What We Do Is Secret. It was a compilation of out of print tracks, demo tracks and live tracks and included the single, "Lexicon Devil". This was a posthumous release as singer Darby Crash had died nine months before. The Los Angeles punk band was fronted by Darby Crash, who committed suicide on December 7, 1980 of a planned drug overdose. That was the end of the band. They have re-formed to do shows recently with a new lineup.
Wikipedia: The Germs
Official Website: germsreturn.com
Blogload: The Germs - M.I.A. - The Complete Anthology - cod-music.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, G.G. Allin released his third single, "Gimme Some Head". It was backed by "Dead Or Alive". His backing group for this single was the MC2 (Wayne Kramer and Dennis Thomspon of The MC5). Neither track appeared on an album. The Boston punk/hardcore artist was born Jesus Christ Allin and was famous for his outrageous stage antics. He once promised to commit suicide onstage but that did not happen. Instead, he died of an overdose in 1993, well away from the stage.
Wikipedia: GG Allin
Official Website: ggallin.com
Blogload: GG Allin - Gimme Some Head - 7 inch (both sides) - kbdrecords.com
On this date in 1980, Da Biz released their debut single, "On The Beach". It was backed by "This Is No Audtion". The band was formed by Ronnie Mayor and John Hole after Tours disbanded. This was the only release by the Poole, England post punk band.
Blogload: Da Biz - On The Beach - 7 inch (both sides) - shortsharpkickintheteeth.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Zounds made their vinyl debut with a three song EP called Can't Cheat Karma. Aside from the title track, the EP included "War" and "Subvert". All three songs appeared on their first album, The Curse Of Zounds. The Reading, England punk band hung it up in 1983 but re-formed in 2001.
Wikipedia: Zounds
Official Website: zoundsonline.co.uk
Blogload: Zounds - The Curse Of Zounds - musictraveler.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Glaxo Babies released their second album, Put Me On The Guest List. It was a compilation of material not included on their first album, Nine Months To The Disco. This included all four tracks on their previously released EP, This is Your Life ("This is Your Life ", "Stay Awake", "Because of You" and "Who Killed Bruce Lee?"). The Bristol, England post punk band disbanded in 1981. Dan Catsis joined The Pop Group and, later, Maximum Joy with another former Glaxo Babies member, Charlie Llewelyn. They disbanded in 1981 but not before being forced to change their name by pharmaceutical giant Glaxo. They became Gl*xo Babies. They reformed in 1985 and did some limited recording.
Wikipedia: Glaxo Babies
Myspace: myspace.com/GlaxoBabies
Blogload: Glaxo Babies - Put Me On The Guest List - tastes-like-rocknroll.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Martha and The Muffins released their fifth single, "Suburban Dream". It was backed by "Girl Fat". The A side appeared on their second album, Trance And Dance. The B side was a non-LP track. The Toronto new wave band changed their name of the band to M+M in 1983 and the band died out by 1986, though they have gotten together on and off since.
Wikipedia: Martha and The Muffins
Official Website: marthaandthemuffins.com
Blogload: Martha and The Muffins - Then Again - A Retrospective - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Swinging Cats released their debut single, "Mantovani". It was backed by "Away". It was the only release by the Coventry, England ska band. They recorded 2 Tone Records.
Blogload: The Swinging Cats - Mantovani - 7 inch (both sides) - and so much more 2 Tone - whatilike-jp.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Modern English released their debut single, "Drowning Man". It was backed by "Silent Man". Neither track appeared on an album. The Colchester, England post punk/new wave band first disbanded in 1986. They have reunited to record and perform a few times since.
Wikipedia: Modern English
Blogload: Modern English - Drowning Man - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - rocketsciencerecords.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, Venus and The Razorblades released their debut single, "Punk-A-Rama". It was backed by "Press Conference", which actually was a recording of a press conference. The A side appeared on their debut album, Songs From The Sunshine Jungle. The B side did not. The Los Angeles punk/new wave band was managed by ex-Runaways manager Kim Fowley. The band released four singles and an album called Songs From The Sunshine Jungle and were done by 1978.
Wikipedia: Venus and The Razorblades
Official Website: venusandtherazorblades.com
Blogload: Venus and The Razorblades - Punk-A-Rama and Press Conference - their debut single - anna77pride.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, Menace released their debut single, "Screwed Up". The B side was "Insane Society". The band went through several labels and did not record an album. They frequently opened for Sham 69. The London punk band disbanded in 1979 (with five singles but no albums to their credit. The core of the band became Aces which was short-lived. The band re-formed in 1997.
Blogload: Menace - Screwed Up: The Best Of Menace - caldoecaezas.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, ABC released their fourth single, "All Of My Heart". It was backed by "Overture". The A side was on their debut album, The Lexicon Of Love. The B side was a non-LP track that was added when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band disbanded in 1992 but has done some touring in recent years. They are on tour this year.
Wikipedia: ABC
Official Website: abcmartinfry.com
Video: ABC - All Of My Heart - youtube
Blogload: ABC - The Lexicon Of Love - tunelovinjacket.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Passions re-released their third single, "The Swimmer". It had originally been released in 1980. This time the song was backed by "Some Fun". The A side appeared on their second album, Thirty Thousand Feet Over China. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The London new wave band released three albums before disbanding in 1982. Original bassist Claire Bidwell left the band in 1980 to join The Wall.
Wikipedia: The Passions
Official Website: thepassions.co.uk
Blogload: The Passions - Thirty Thousand Feet Over China - kyogoi.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Cure released a U.S.-only double album called Happily Ever After. It was a combination of The Cure's second and third albums, Seventeen Seconds and Faith, both only available in the U.S. as imports at the time. This compilation included the singles "A Forest" (#31 U.K.) and "Primary" (#43 U.K.). The album did not catch on well enough to chart. The Sussex, England post punk/goth/new wave band continues on with Robert Smith at the helm.
Wikipedia: The Cure
Official Website: thecure.com
Blogload: The Cure - Seventeen Seconds - artfactoryofindia.blogspot.com
Blogload: The Cure - Faith - estasmaisdemesa.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Lambrettas released their first 12 inch EP (after six 7-inch singles), Decent Town. It contained the title track as well as "Total Strangers" and live versions of "Da-a-a-ance" and "Young Girls". The title track appeared on their second album, Ambience as did "Total Strangers". The studio version of "Da-a-a-nce" was on their debut album, Beat Boys In The Jet Age. "Young Girls" did not appear on either. The Brighton, England mod band named themselves after a motorbike popular with the mod revivalists. The Lambrettas released nine singles and two albums before disbanding in 1982.
Wikipedia: The Lambrettas
Blogload: The Lambrettas - Da-A-Ance - The Anthology - tunelovinjacket.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Heaven 17 released their fourth single, "Play To Win". The B side was "Play". The A side appeared on their debut album, Penthouse And Pavement. The B side did not. The single reached the #46 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band formed when Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh split from The Human League. They recruited Glenn Gregory for vocals and the band was born. The band has recorded and performed sporadically since 1988.
Wikipedia: Heaven 17
Unofficial Website: heaven17.de
Blogload: Heaven 17 - Penthouse And Pavement - historyofthe80s.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, XTC released their ninth single, "Generals And Majors". It was offered as a double seven inch package. The other three tracks were "Don't Lose Your Temper", "Smokeless Zone" and "Somnambulist". The A side was on their fourth album, Black Sea. The other three tracks were non-LP tracks that were added as bonus tracks to the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #32 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Swindon, England post punk/new wave band called it quits in 2006 when Colin Moulding expressed a desire to call it quits. Andy Partridge didn't feel that it would be XTC without the both of them.
Wikipedia: XTC
Official Website: xtcidearecords.co.uk
Video: XTC - Generals And Majors - live 1980 - youtube
Blogload: XTC - Black Sea - rockgoster.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Buzzcocks released their eleventh single, "Are Everything". It was backed by "Why She's A Girl From The Chainstore". Neither of the tracks appeared on an album but both were added as bonus tracks to their third album, A Different Kind Of Tension, when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #61 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Manchester, England punk band disbanded originally in 1981 but re-formed in 1989. Of the original lineup, only Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle remain.
Wikipedia: Buzzcocks
Official Website: buzzcocks.com
Blogload: The Buzzcocks - Product - compilation (includes "Are Everything" and "Why She's A Girl From The Chainstore" - cualseratueslogan.blogspot.com
Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers turns 59 today!
The Stranglers,
Top, left to right: Dave Greenfield and Jet Black
Bottom, left to right: Jean Jacques Burnel and Hugh Cornwell
Wikipedia: The Stranglers
Official Website: stranglers.net
Video: The Stranglers - Nice 'N' Sleazy - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube
Blogload: The Stranglers - Live At The Hammersmith Odeon 1981 - isupplythecountrywithbutter.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Devo released their debut full length album, Q: Are We Not Men? A" We Are Devo!. It contained the singles, "Come back Jonee" (#60 U.K.), "Jocko Homo" (#62 U.K.), "Mongoloid" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (#41 U.K.), though this last track was different than the single version. The album reached the #78 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #12 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.
Wikipedia: Devo
Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com
Blogload: Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! - baratomusical.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, John Cooper Clarke released his second single, "Post War Glamour Girl". It was backed by "Kung Fu International". The A side appeared on his second album, Disguise In Love. The B side appeared on his debut album, Ou Est La Maison De Fromage? John Cooper Clarke was a punk poet from Manchester, U.K., whose poems would often, but not always, be set to background music. He opened for such bands as Buzzcocks, Sex Pistols, Joy Division and The Fall.
Wikipedia: John Cooper Clarke
Official Website: johncooperclarke.com
Blogload: John Cooper Clarke - Ou Est La Maison De Fromage? - adashingblade.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Stiff Little Fingers released their twelfth single, "Bits Of Kids". It was backed by "Stands To Reason". Both tracks appeared on their fourth album, Now Then... The Belfast, Northern Ireland punk band broke up in 1982 after four studio albums, one live album and numerous singles. They re-formed in 1987. Jake Burns and Ali McMordie, from their original lineup, are still there.
Wikipedia: Stiff Little Fingers
Official Website: slf.com
Blogload: Stiff Little Fingers - Now Then... - goodfellas-punx.blogspot.com
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