Volvo driving punks
We had an interesting response to the death of punk pioneer Malcolm Mclaren. For some of those who adopted a skin head in the 70's life is more conservative now.
Andy Kanonick was the most high profile punk in the county. He was lead singer in the band Demob . When he joined me this morning the spirit of anarchy was still pulsing through his veins.
He has however slowed down a bit since those heady days. He's now a grandfather... dad of 7 children... but assured me he doesn't drive a safe, sensible, middle class car!
Daisy from Cinderford loved the Undertones and thinks "Teenage kicks" is the most iconic track ever... Mark thought punk was a reflection of the negative views about politics held by young people at the time... Candia reminded us of another Gloucestershire band... anyone remember The Screaming Dead?
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At 9th Apr 2010, Candia wrote:A fascinating - and funny - glimpse into Cheltenham punk rock in the early '80s:
"The Screaming Dead don't fit in too well in Cheltenham. It's a genteel town better know for its Ladies' College than punk music. The band say they hate the place... and the feeling's mutual." Fabulous!
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