On this date in 1981, The Fix released their debut single, "Lost Planes". It was backed by "I've Been Here Before". The A side appeared on their debut album, Shuttered Room. The B side was a non-LP track. The London new wave band would change their name to The Fixx before their next release as they did for the album Shuttered Room. They had previously released two singles as The Portraits.
Wikipedia: The Fixx
Official Website: thefixx.com
Blogload: The Fixx - Shuttered Room - offtherecord-mikeyten.blogspot.com
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On this date in 1981, Dalek I Love You released their fourth single, "Heartbeat". The B side was "Astronauts (Have Landed On The Moon)". Neither track appeared on an album. The band, at this time, was officially only Alan Gill (ex-The Teardrop Explodes) though he brought in musicians to help record this song. Merrick (future Adam and The Ants) played drums for these tracks. The Liverpool post punk/new wave band with a constantly changing lineup called it quits in 1990.
Wikipedia: Dalek I Love You
Blogload: Dalek I Love You - Heartbeat - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - music-isms.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Bad Manners released their debut single, "Ne Ne Na Na Na Na Nu Nu". It was backed by "Holidays". The A side appeared on their debut album, Ska 'N' B. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #28 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London ska band still performs but has not released any new material since 2003.
Wikipedia: Bad Manners
Myspace: myspace.com/badmannersska
Video: Bad Manners - Ne Ne Na Na Na Na Nu Nu - live - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: Bad Manners - Ska 'N' B - whatilike-jp.blogspot.com
On February 29, 1980, The Portraits released their debut single, "Hazards In The Home". It was backed by "Never Let Go". Neither track appeared on an album. In fact, the band only released two singles under this name and that was the end of their catalog. However, the London new wave band would have a much more extensive catalog of material under the name they chose in 1982--The Fixx.
Blogload: The Portraits - Hazards In The Home - 7 inch (both sides) - sightnsound.org
On February 29, 1980, The Feelies released their debut album, Crazy Rhythms. It included the singles, "Fa Ce La" and "Everybody's Got Something To Hide (Except For Me And My Monkey)". The punk/power pop band originated in Haledon, New Jersey but made their name in New York City clubs like CBGB's as well as Maxwell's in Hoboken, New Jersey. They disbanded in 1991 after four albums. They reunited in 2008.
Wikipedia: The Feelies
A Good Fansite: thefeeliesweb.com
Blogload: The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms - ongakubaka.blogspot.com
On February 29, 1980, U.K. Subs released their fifth single, "Warhead". It was backed by "The Harper" and "I'm Waiting For The Man". The A side appeared on their second studio album, Brand New Age. Neither supporting track made the album but both were added as bonus tracks when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #30 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk band, originally called U.K. Subversives, 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 - Warhead - on Top Of The Pops - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: U.K. Subs - Warhead - 7 inch (all three tracks) - punkfriction.blogspot.com
Cindy Wilson of The B-52's turns 52 today.
The B-52's, left to right: Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider,
Keith Strickland, Ricky Wilson and Cindy Wilson
Wikipedia: The B-52's
Official Website: astralwerks.com/b-52s
Video: The B-52's - Rock Lobster live - probably 1979 or 1980 - youtube
Blogload: The B-52's - Time Capsule: Songs For A Future Generation - mobetterpop.blogspot.com
Eraserhead is a surrealist-horror film written and directed by David Lynch, and released in 1977. In 2004, the film was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. Lynch has called it a "dream of dark and troubling things" and his "most spiritual movie."
...Synopsis, cast and more at
Wikipedia: Eraserhead
Video Blogload: Eraserhead (1977) (rapidshare 8-parts)
Audio Blogload: Eraserhead Original Soundtrack [1982] - nova-express.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Business released their debut EP, Smash The Discos. Aside from the title track, the EP also included "Disco Girls" and "Day O - Banana Boat Song". None of the tracks appeared on an album but all were added to their debut, Suburban Rebels, when it was re-released on CD. The London punk/Oi! band disbanded in 1988 but re-formed in 1992 and is still performing.
Wikipedia: The Business
Official Website: oithebusiness.com
Blogload: The Business - Suburban Rebels - ya-cant-go-home.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Weekend released their debut single, "The View From Her Room". It was backed by "Leaves Of Spring". Neither track appeared on their only studio album, La Variete. The London post punk band was formed by Allison Statton after Young Marble Giants disbanded. Weekend was over in 1983 after one album and a few singles.
Wikipedia: Weekend
Blogload: Weekend - "The View From Her Room" - blogotheque.net
On this date in 1982, Lora Logic released her debut solo album, Pedigree Charm. It contained the single, "Wonderful Offer". The London punk/post punk musician was formerly in X-Ray Spex and Essential Logic. She later became a Hare Krishna.
Wikipedia: Lora Logic
Blogload: Lora Logic - Pedigree Charm - der-likedeeler.blogspot.com
Paul Humphreys of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark turns 49 today.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, clockwise from bottom left:
Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper and Malcolm Holmes
Wikipedia: OMD
Official Website: omd.uk.com
Video: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Enola Gay - from Urgh! A Music War - youtube
Blogload: The Best Of OMD - blogremembermusic.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Nine Below Zero released their debut studio album, Don't Point Your Finger. It contained their debut single, "Three Times Enough" which was also released on this date. It was backed by "Doghouse". Both tracks appeared on the album. The London band started out as mod revivalists with obvious blues influence. The band later turned its attention to rhythm and blues full time and are still at it.
Album:
Single:
Wikipedia: Nine Below Zero
Official Website: ninebelowzero.com
Blogload: Nine Below Zero - Don't Point Your Finger - sonsofthedolls.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Spandau Ballet released their debut album, Journeys To Glory. It contained the singles, "To Cut A Long Story Short" (#5 U.K.) , "Muscle Bound" (#10 U.K.)and "The Freeze" (#17 U.K.). The album reached the #5 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The London new wave band disbanded in 1990.
Wikipedia: Spandau Ballet
Official Website: spandauballet.com
Blogload: Spandau Ballet - Journeys To Glory - ellexico.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Heaven 17 released their debut single, "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang". It was backed by "The Decline Of The West". The A side appeared on their debut album, Penthouse And Pavement. The B side was excluded but did appear on their Music For Stowaways cassette-only release. It was also added as a bonus track to their debut album on a subsequent CD re-release. Despite being banned by the BBC for its politically critical lyrics, the song did reach the #45 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 - yukies21-lu-odnyawib.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Desperate Bicycles released their debut album, Remorse Code. It did not contain any of their four singles. The album reached the #10 spot on the U.K. indie albums chart. The London punk band disbanded in 1981 after one album, four singles and one EP.
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Wikipedia: Desperate Bicycles
Blogload: The Desperate Bicycles - Remorse Code - isksp.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, M released their fourth single, "That's The Way The Money Goes". It was backed by "Satisfy Your Lust". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, New York-London-Paris-Munich. The single reached the #45 spot on the U.K. singles chart. London born Robin Scott's new wave act, M, would never recapture the success of their second single, "Pop Musik". The Croydon, England new wave band disbanded in 1981.
Wikipedia: M
Robin "M" Scott's Website: robinscott.org
Blogload: M - New York-London-Paris-Munich - frisiansotherfavorites.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Slaughter and The Dogs released their fourth single, "Quick Joey Small". It was backed by "Come On Back". The A side appeared on their debut studio album, Do It Dog Style. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. Guitarist Mick Ronson played on this record. In fact, the band took their name from Ronson's Slaughter On 10th Avenue album. The Manchester, England punk band disbanded in 1978 but re-formed in 1979. They disbanded again in 1981. They would break up and re-form several times over the years. They are currently together and performing live.
Wikipedia: Slaughter & The Dogs
Official Website: slaughterandthedogs.co.uk
Blogload: Slaughter & The Dogs - Do It Dog Style - shittypunkblog.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Thompson Twins released their second album, Set. It contained the singles, "In The Name Of Love", "Perfect Game", "Make Believe" and "Runaway". The band was a six-member band at this time. Thomas Dolby played some keyboards on the album. The album reached the #48 spot on the U.K. albums chart. After this album, the London new wave band cut back to three members, the lineup that would bring them commercial success. They lasted until 1993.
Wikipedia: Thompson Twins
A good Thompson Twins info website: gt350mustang.com/tt
Blogload: Thompson Twins - Set - links-inside.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Chron Gen released their third 7-inch record, "Jet Boy, Jet Girl". It was backed by "Abortions" and "Subway Sadist". The A side appeared on their debut studio album, Chronic Generation. The two supporting tracks did not though "Subway Sadist" was added to the album as a bonus track when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #4 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Hertfordshire, England punk band disbanded in 1985 after two studio albums and two live albums plus a 7-inch releases.
Wikipedia: Chron Gen
Blogload: Chron Gen - Jet Boy Jet Girl - 7 inch (all three tracks) - and much more - burning-britain.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Pigbag released their debut album, Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive. It included the single, "Getting Up" (#61 U.K.). The album consisted of eight instrumental tracks. The album reached the #18 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Birmingham, England post-punk band disbanded in 1983 after five singles and three albums.
Wikipedia: Pigbag
A Fansite: pigbag.com
Blogload: Pigbag - Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive - afluor.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, XTC released their fifteenth single, "Ball And Chain". It was backed by "Punch And Judy" and "Heaven Is Paved With Broken Glass". The 12" single contained "Punch And Judy" plus "Cockpit Dance Mixture" as the supporting tracks, the latter of which was a remixed version of an LP track from English Settlement called "Down In The Cockpit", though the song was only on the U.K. edition of the album. The single peaked at #58 on the U.K. singles chart. The A side also appeared on English Settlement, their fifth album, while the other supporting tracks were not included. 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 - Ball And Chain - youtube
Blogload: XTC - English Settlement - music.blogdig.net
On this date in 1982, Classix Nouveaux released their seventh single, "Is It A Dream?". It was backed by "Where To Go". The A side appeared on their second album, La Verite. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #11 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London post punk/new wave band was formed after Jak Airport and BP Hurding left X-Ray Spex. They disbanded in 1985.
Wikipedia: Classix Nouveaux
Video: Classix Nouveaux - Is It A Dream? - on Top Of The Pops - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Classix Nouveaux - La Verite - and more - jukebox-jp.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Levi Dexter & The Ripchords released their second single, "I Get So Excited". It was backed by "Other Side Of Midnight". The London-born frontman, Levi Dexter, had previously fronted The Rockats. The Ripchords have been off and on but are currently performing.
Official Website: levidexter.com
Blogload: Levi Dexter - Rockabilly Idol - a compilation - rockinkrazymaybe.blogspot.com
Jaz Coleman (born Jeremy Coleman) of Killing Joke turns 49 today!
Killing Joke, left to right:
Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, Geordie Walker and Youth Glover.
Wikipedia: Killing Joke
Official Website: killingjoke.com
Video: Killing Jokes - Wardance - live - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Killing Joke - The Peel Sessions 1979-1981 - tooshortalife.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Blurt released their debut album, In Berlin. The album contained 8 tracks recorded live in Berlin. The Gloucestershire, England post punk band went on hiatus in 2004 but is performing again this year. 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 1981, The Lambrettas released their fifth single, "Good Times". It was backed by "Lamba-Samba". The A side appeared on their second album, Ambience. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. 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 Best Of The Lambrettas - The Singles Collection - fliflaflu.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Josef K released their debut single, "Chance Meeting". It was backed by "Romance". Neither track appeared on their only album (while together). They had cut an album earlier called Sorry For Laughing but it wasn't released until 1990 due to the bands dissatisfaction with the reult. The A side was re-released in 1982 as a single again in remixed form and with a different B side. The Edinburgh, Scotland post-punk band disbanded in 1982 with just one album though posthumous releases would come out, including Sorry For Laughing. Guitarist Malcolm Ross joined Orange juice and then Aztec Camera. Drummer Ronnie Torrance joined Boots For Dancing. Vocalist Paul Haig went on to a moderately successful solo career.
Wikipedia: Josef K
Unofficial Website: josefk.net
Video: Josef K - Chance Meeting - youtube
Blogload: Josef K - Young And Stupid - a compilation - afluor.blogspot.com
Videos of various artists rockin' out in the back of a London Taxi: One song, one take, one cab. Great stuff.
BLACK CAB SESSIONS
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The Pirate Bay trial is the collision of 'can I?' and 'should I?' cultures
-- Guardian.co.uk
More here: Spectrial - http://trial.thepiratebay.org/
"Spectrial is a joint adventure made possible by Piratbyrån (The Bureau for Piracy) and The Pirate Bay. It is a site devoted to the theater a.k.a. the trial against the largest cultural distribution ever present in history."
On this date in 1984, Thompson Twins had the #1 album in the U.K., Into The Gap.
Wikipedia: Thompson Twins
A good Thompson Twins info website: gt350mustang.com/tt
Video: Thompson Twins - The Gap - on TV - 1984 - youtube
Blogload: Thompson Twins - Into The Gap - epersia.net
Mike Peters of The Alarm turns 50 today!
The Alarm, left to right:
Eddie McDonald, Nigel Twist, Mike Peters and Dave Sharp
Wikipedia: The Alarm
Official Website: thealarm.com
Video: The Alarm - The Stand - on TV - 1984 - youtube
Blogload: The Alarm - Standards - a retrospective collection - fishtank2007.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Bad Religion released their debut album, How Could Hell Be Any Worse? It did not produce any singles. The Los Angeles punk band still records and performs. Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) and Brian Baker (ex-Minor Threat) are in the current lineup. In fact, Greg Hetson is still a part of Circle Jerks too.
Wikipedia: Bad Religion
Official Website: badreligion.com
Blogload: Bad Religion - How Could Hell Be Any Worse? - tangled--heart.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Lines released their third single, "Nerve Pylon". It was backed by "Over The Brow". Neither track appeared on an album. The London post punk band disbanded in 1983 after two albums, an EP and several singles.
Blogload: The Lines - "Nerve Pylon" - parasitesandsycophants.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, B-Movie released their first pure single (after 2 EP's), "Remembrance Day". It was backed by "Institution Walls". Both tracks appeared on the six-song Nowhere Girl EP. The single sides were, however, re-recorded for the single. The single reached the #61 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Mansfield, U.K. new wave band disbanded in 1985. They have reunited for performances the last few years.
Wikipedia: B-Movie
Official Website: b-movie.co.uk
Blogload: B-Movie - The Platinum Collection - noisejunkie.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Any Trouble released their debut single, "Yesterday's Love". It was backed by "Nice Girls". The B side appeared on their debut album, Where Are All The Nice Girls? The A side did not but it was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The Manchester, England new wave/power pop band broke up in 1984 after five albums. They recorded for Stiff Records. They re-formed in 2007.
Wikipedia: Any Trouble
Official Website: anytrouble.co.uk
Blogload: Any Trouble - Where Are All The Nice Girls? - powerpopoverdose.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Wah! Heat released their debut single, "Better Scream". It was backed by "Hey! Disco Joe". Neither track appeared on a regular album but both tracks appeared on their 1982 compilation, The Maverick Years 1980-81. The Liverpool post-punk band was fronted by Pete Wylie, who once was in a band called The Crucial Three with Ian McCulloch (later with Echo and The Bunnymen) and Julian Cope (later with The Teardrop Explodes). The band, at various points in their career, was also called Wah! Heat, Shambeko! Say Wah!, JF Wah!, The Mighty Wah! and Wah! The Mongrel. Pete Wylie is still performing, but Wah-less.
Wikipedia: Pete Wylie
Official Pete Wylie Website: petewylie.com
Blogload: Wah! Heat - Better Scream - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - music-isms.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Teardrop Explodes released their third single, "Treason (It's Just A Story)". It was backed by "Books". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Kilimanjaro. The single reached the #18 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Liverpool, England post punk band dissolved in 1982 after two albums. Lead singer Julian Cope went on to a distinguished solo career. Keyboardist Paul Simpson went on to form The Wild Swans.
Wikipedia: The Teardrop Explodes
Video: The Teardrop Explodes - Treason - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro - atravesdelpuente.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Nick Lowe released his debut album, Jesus Of Cool. It contained the singles, "I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass" (#7 U.K.), "Little Hitler" and "So It Goes" (though a different version than the single). The power pop singer from Surrey, U.K. was later teamed with Dave Edmunds in Rockpile.
Wikipedia: Nick Lowe
Official Website: nicklowe.net
Blogload: Nick Lowe - Jesus Of Cool - niceandeasymusic.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, The Damned released their second single, "Neat Neat Neat". It was backed by "Stab Your Back" and "Singalongascabies". The first two tracks appeared on their debut album, Damned Damned Damned. The third track was a non-LP track that was simply "Stab Your Back" played backwards. It was added as a bonus on a later CD re-release. The London punk band, despite several breakups along the way, are still together.
Wikipedia: The Damned
Official Website: officialdamned.com
Video: The Damned - Neat Neat Neat - on TV - 1977 - youtube
Blogload: The Damned - Damned Damned Damned - global-entropy.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Gonads released their second record, an EP called Pure Punk For Now People. The five track EP included "Punk Rock Will Never Die", "Got Any Wrigleys John?, "Sandra Bigg (Really Big) (Parts 1,2 & 3)", "I Lost My Love To A UK Sub" and "Annie's Song". None of the tracks appeared on a regular album. The London punk band is still active.
Not Pure Punk For Row People but...
Blogload: Various Artists - The Punk Generation - Punk Rock Will Never Die - includes "Punk Rock Will Never Die" (from Pure Punk For Row People) by The Gonads - this-is-not-a-love-song.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Christian Death released their debut full length LP, Only Theatre Of Pain. There were no singles released from the album. The Los Angeles goth band is considered the father of American gothic rock. The name of the band was originally meant as a parody of Christian Dior, the designer clothing brand. There have been so many lineup changes over the years that, at one point, there were two bands named Christian Death who both claimed ownership of the name. They continue to record and perform despite the death of founder, Rozz Williams, who hung himself in 1998.
Wikipedia: Christian Death
Official Website: christiandeath.com
Blogload: Christian Death - Only Theatre Of Pain - deathvalleyofdeadman.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Charlie Harper released his debut solo album, Stolen Property. There were no singles released from the album. Charlie Harper was, of course, the frontman for London punk band U.K. Subs. No...his day job was not on hiatus. It was just a side project.
Wikipedia: Charlie Harper
Blogload: Charlie Harper - Stolen Property - and more - whokilledet.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Lene Lovich released her eighth single, New Toy. It was backed by "Cats Away". She had previously released two full-length albums. The EP of the same name contained the two 7 inch tracks plus "Savages", "Special Star", "Never Never Land" and "Details". The feature single track was written by Thomas Dolby. The single reached the #51 spot on the U.K. singles chart but the EP did not chart. The new wave singer was born in Detroit, Michigan but relocated to England as a child. She still performs occasionally.
Wikipedia: Lene Lovich
A Fansite: lenelovich.com
Video: Lene Lovich - New Toy - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Various Artists - New Wave Hits Of The '80's - includes "New Toy" on volume 3 - ouvidoapurado.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Dexys Midnight Runners released their fifth single, "Plan B". The B side was an instrumental called "Soul Finger". The A side appeared on their second album, Too-Rye-Ay. The B side did not. The single reached the #58 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Birmingham, England new wave band went through several lineup changes, the last of which survived until 1986. Lead singer Kevin Rowland and guitarist Al Adams were former members of punk band The Killjoys.
Wikipedia: Dexys Midnight Runners
A Fansite: dexys.co.uk
Blogload: Dexys Midnight Runners - Too-Rye-Ay - newoldwave.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Sex Pistols released their second album, The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle. Actually, it was the soundtrack to the movie of the same name and there were recordings by other artists on the album. The album produced the singles, "No One Is Innocent" (#6 U.K.), "Something Else" (#3 U.K.), "Silly Thing" (#6 U.K.), "C'mom Everybody" (#3 U.K.), "The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle" (#21 U.K.), "(I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone" (#21 U.K.), "My Way" (#6 U.K.) and "You Need Hands". This was, of course, the post-Johnny Rotten Sex Pistols though a lot of the footage in the movie and the recordings were from his time. "No One Is Innocent" was sung by Ronnie Biggs. "Something Else", "C'mom Everybody" and "My Way" were sung by Sid Vicious. "Silly Thing" was sung by Paul Cook. "The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle" was sung by Eddie Tenpole (also known as Eddie Tudor-Pole). "You Need Hands" was sung by Malcolm McLaren. "(I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone" wqas actually sung by Johnny Rotten. The album reached the #7 spot on the U.K. albums chart.
Wikipedia: Sex Pistols
"Official" Website: sex-pistols.net
Blogload: The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle soundtrack - cyranounico.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, The Vibrators released their fifth single, "Automatic Lover". It was backed by "Destroy". Both tracks appeared on their second album, V2. The single reached the #35 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk bank is still active with original lead singer, Knox, back with the band and drummer, Eddie, who has been a contant.
Wikipedia: The Vibrators
Official Website: thevibrators.com
Video: The Vibrators - Automatic Lover - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube
Blogload: The Vibrators - V2 - punkdownloads.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, 999 released their self-titled debut album. It contained the singles, "I'm Alive", "Me And My Desire" and "Emergency". The London punk band originally broke up in 1982 but, after a few years off, re-formed. They are still active and still fronted by Nick Cash.
Wikipedia: 999
Official Website: nineninenine.cjb.net
Blogload: 999 - debut album - borninthebasement.net
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- The Fix - Lost Planes
- Dalek I Love You - Heartbeat
- Bad Manners - Ne Ne Na Na Na Na Nu Nu
- The Portraits - Hazards In The Home
- The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms
- U.K. Subs - Warhead
- Happy Birthday!
- Saturday Night Home Cinema
- The Business - Smash The Discos
- Weekend - The View From Her Room
- Lora Logic - Pedigree Charm
- Happy Birthday!
- 9 Below Zero - Don't Point Your Finger
- Spandau Ballet - Journeys To Glory
- Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Th...
- The Desperate Bicycles - Remorse Code
- M - That's The Way The Money Goes
- Slaughter & The Dogs - Quick Joey Small
- Thompson Twins - Set
- Chron Gen - Jet Boy Jet Girl
- Pigbag - Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive
- XTC - Ball And Chain
- Classix Nouveaux - Is It A Dream?
- Levi Dexter & The Ripchords - I Get So Excited
- Happy Birthday!
- Blurt - In Berlin
- The Lambrettas - Good Times
- Josef K - Chance Meeting
- Taxi!!!
- Free The Pirate Bay
- Thompson Twins - Into The Gap
- Happy Birthday!
- Bad Religion - How Could Hell Be Any Worse?
- The Lines - Nerve Pylon
- B-Movie - Remembrance Day
- Any Trouble - Yesterday's Love
- Wah! Heat - Better Scream
- The Teardrop Explodes - Treason
- Nick Lowe - Jesus Of Cool
- The Damned - Neat Neat Neat
- The Gonads - Pure Punk For Row People
- Christian Death - Only Theatre Of Pain
- Charlie Harper - Stolen Property
- Lene Lovich - New Toy
- Dexys Midnight Runners - Plan B
- Sex Pistols - The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle
- The Vibrators - Automatic Lover
- 999
- The Smiths - Meat Is Murder
- Happy Birthday!
- The Fleshtones - Blast Off!
- Go-Go's - Automatic
- Happy Birthday!
- Meantime - Two For One
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