Monthly Archives: May 2020

The Stranglers – Leeds University, 7th June, 1978

Posted on May 8, 2020 by garylongden

  A band that were around Punk at its inception, were also outsiders from its inception. The Sex Pistols, the Clash and the Buzzcocks were the original fulcrum, lauded by the all powerful music press of the time. There were … Continue reading →

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The Buzzcocks / Slits/ Gang of Four / John Cooper Clarke, Leeds University Refectory. Mar 18th 1978

Posted on May 5, 2020 by garylongden

  In the summer of 76 only three bands mattered, The Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Buzzcocks. Two years on the Buzzcocks still mattered. Their debut album, Another Music in a Different Kitchen had been released a week earlier. … Continue reading →

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Magazine, The Venue, Victoria, London 24th Nov 1978

Posted on May 5, 2020 by garylongden

1978 was one of the most exciting years in popular music, the year the pretenders found their feet, and new diverse talent emerged. Amongst the vanguard was Magazine. The old guard had been thrown out in 76/77, now the new … Continue reading →

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