Jeffrey Lee Pierce of Gun Club died on this date in 1996 from a brain hemorrhage.
Wikipedia: The Gun Club
Video: Gun Club - Sex Beat - live - date unknown - youtube
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We're slackers...
On this date in 1982, The Dark released their debut album, Chemical Warfare. It contained the singles, "The Masque" and "On The Wires". The Islington, England punk band released five singles and two albums by 1981 and while active since then, have not been active in the studio. 
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In March of 1982, Cook The Books released their debut single, "Piggie In The Middle Eight". It was backed by "Gone To Black". The A side appeared on their debut album, Outch. The B side did not. The Liverpool, England new wave band did not release another album until 1989 at which time they were simply known as Da Books. They also went through a considerable part of their existence as Cook Da Books. They disbanded in 1998. 
Wikipedia: Cook Da Books
Fansite: solitairemusic.net/cdb
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On this date in 1982, Simple Minds released their ninth single, "Promised You A Miracle". It was backed by "Theme From Great Cities". The 12" also included an instrumental called "Seeing Out The Angel". The A side appeared on their sixth album, New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84). The other tracks were non-LP tracks. The single reached the #13 spot on the U.K. singles chart. Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill had started out together in a punk band called Johnny & The Self Abusers. The disbanded and Simple Minds was formed. The Glasgow, Scotland new wave band continues on.
Wikipedia: Simple Minds
Official Website: simpleminds.com
Video: Simple Minds - Promised You A Miracle - on Top Of The Pops - 1982 - youtube
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On this date in 1980, Lightning Raiders released their debut single, "Psychedelic Musik". It was backed by "Views". The London punk band released just two singles before disbanding. Ex-Sex Pistols Steve Jones and Paul Cook played on this record. They were not official members of the band. They were repaying a debt to bassist Andy Allen who played bass on Sex Pistols single, "Silly Thing".
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Paul Ferguson of Killing Joke turns 51 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 - Love Like Blood (1985) - youtube
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On this date in 1978, Patti Smith released her sixth single, "Because The Night". It was backed by "God Speed". The A side was from her third album, Easter. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The single, which reached the #5 in the U.K. and the #13 in the U.S., was her biggest hit. It was co-written by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith. The New Jersey singer was one of the founders of the NYC punk scene and was a regular at CBGB's. She was the last performer on stage on October 15, 2006, the last night that CBGB's was open.
Wikipedia: Patti Smith
Official Website: pattismith.net
Video: Patti Smith - Because The Night - youtube
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On this date in 1978, The Boomtown Rats released their third single, "She's So Modern". The B side was "Lying Again". The A side appeared on their second album, A Tonic For The Troops. The B side was a non-LP track that was added to the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #12 spot on the U.K. charts. The Dublin, Ireland punk/new wave band disbanded in 1986 after six albums.
Wikipedia: The Boomtown Rats
Official Website: boomtownrats.co.uk
Video: The Boomtown Rats - She's So Modern - live - 1978 - youtube
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On this date in 1977, Eddie and the Hot Rods released their fourth single, "I Might Be Lying". It was backed by "Ignore Them (Always Crashing In The Same Bar)". Neither track appeared on an album but both were added as bonuses to their second album, Life On The Line, when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #44 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Essex, U.K. power-pop/proto punk band disbanded in 1981. Bassist Paul Gray left before the end to play in The Damned. The band re-formed a few times since and has been playing live recently.
Wikipedia: Eddie and The Hot Rods
Official Website: eddieandthehotrods.com
Video: Eddie and The Hot Rods - I Might Be Lying - on Top Of The Pops - 1977 - youtube
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On this date in 1982, Bananarama released their second single, "Really Saying Something". It was backed by "Give Us Back Our Cheap Fares". The A side was fron their debut album, Deep Sea Skiving. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus on a later CD release. Fun Boy Three sang background on the A side (sort of a payback for Bananarama's backup vocals on Fun Boy Three's "T'aint What You Do (It's The Way That You Do It)" from earlier in 1982). The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave band is still intact though one original member, Siobhan Fahey, left in 1988.
Wikipedia: Bananarama
Official Website: bananarama.co.uk
Video: Bananarama - Really Saying Something - youtube
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On this date in 1982, The Dream Syndicate released their self -titled debut EP. It contained "Sure Thing", "That's What You Always Say", "When You Smile" and "Some Kinda Itch". The second and third track appeared on their debut album, The Days Of Wine And Roses, though they were re-recorded versions. The Los Angeles neo psychedelic band became more mainstream by the time they disbanded in 1989. Steve Wynn went on to a successful solo career.
Wikipedia: The Dream Syndicate
Official Steve Wynn and Dream Syndicate Website: www.stevewynn.net
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Lene Lovich (born Lili-Marlene Premilovich) turns 60 today.
Wikipedia: Lene Lovich
A Fansite: lenelovich.com
Video: Lene Lovich - New Toy - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube
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On this date in 1981, The Birthday Party released their second album, Prayers On Fire. It contained the single, "Nick The Stripper". The Melbourne, Australia post-punk band originally recorded under the name The Boys Next Door. In fact, their self-titled debut album was originally released under the name The Boys Next Door before being repackaged. The band called it quits in 1983 and frontman Nick Cave formed The Bad Seeds.
Wikipedia: The Birthday Party
Official Website: thebirthdayparty.com.au
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On this date in 1979, Magazine released their second album, Secondhand Daylight". It contained the single, "Rhythm Of Cruelty". The Manchester, England post punk band, fronted by original Buzzcocks' frontman Howard Devoto, disbanded in 1981 after four studio albums and one live album. Howard Devoto went on to Luxuria, Barry Adamson soon joined Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, and John McGeoch was later in Siouxsie and The Banshees, Visage and Public Image Ltd.
Wikipedia: Magazine
An unofficial Website: shotbybothsides.com
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On this date in 1979, Sex Pistols released their seventh single, "Silly Thing". It was backed by "Who Killed Bambi?". It was almost the Sex Pistols. The London punk band had disbanded in 1978 when Johnny Rotten left the band. However, the Malcolm McLaren marketing machine was still rolling. Guitarist Steve Jones handled the vocals on the A side of the single while Eddie "Tenpole" Tudor handled the vocals on the B side. Both tracks were from the Great Rock & Roll Swindle soundtrack though "Silly Thing" was sung by drummer Paul Cook in the movie. The single reached the #6 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk legends have done reunions on a few occasions since 1978.
Wikipedia: Sex Pistols
"Official" Website: sex-pistols.net
Video: Sex Pistols - Silly Thing - youtube
Blogload: The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle soundtrack - cyranounico.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Alley Cats released their debut single, "Nothing Means Nothing Anymore". It was backed by "Give Me A Little Pain". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Nightmare City. The Los Angeles area (Lomita, California) punk band were not rockabilly, despite the "cat" name. They disbanded in 1988 with two albums to their credit
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On this date in 1982, The Members released their eighth 7-inch record, "Radio". It was backed by "(If You) Can't Stand Up". The A side appeared on their third album, Uprhythm, Downbeat. The B side did not but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The Camberley, England punk/post punk band released four albums before disbanding in 1983.
Wikipedia: The Members
Official Website: themembers.co.uk
Video: The Members - Radio - youtube
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On this date in 1982, The Happy Family released their debut record, an EP called Puritans. It included the title track plus "The Mistake" and "Innermost Thoughts". None of the tracks appeared on an album though they were added when their debut album, The Man On Your Street, was re-released on CD. The Edinburgh, Scotland post punk band was founded by ex-Josef K bassist Dave Weddell. They released one EP and on ealbum before disbanding in 1983. A second album of unreleased tracks was released in 1984. 
Wikipedia: The Happy Family
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On this date in 1982, Tears For Fears released their second single, "Pale Shelter (You Don't Give Me Love)". It was backed by "The Prisoner". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, The Hurting. The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Bath, England new wave band was driven by Curt Smith and Roland Orzabel who had both in a prior band together, Graduate. Curt left the band in 1990 but returned in 2000. They are still active.
Wikipedia: Tears For Fears
Fansite: tearsforfearsfans.com
Video: Tears For Fears - Pale Shelter - youtube
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On this date in 1982, New Math released their debut EP, They Walk Among You. It included "They Walk Among You", "Garden Of Delight", "Branded", "Invocation" and "American Survival". The Rochester, NY post punk, horror-influenced band had previously released two singles. They would release one full length album before disbanding in 1984.
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On this date in 1982, Spandau Ballet released their seventh single, "Instinction". It was backed by "Gently". The A side appeared on their second album, Diamond. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #10 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave band disbanded in 1990.
Wikipedia: Spandau Ballet
Official Website: spandauballet.com
Video: Spandau Ballet - Instinction - youtube
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On this date in 1981, The Fix released their debut single, "Vengeance". It was backed by "In This Town". Neither track appeared on an album. This was not the English new wave band. This was a U.S. hardcore band. The Lansing, Michigan hardcore punk band only released three records while together, this single and two EP's. They disbanded in 1982.
Wikipedia: The Fix
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Patty Donahue of The Waitresses would have turned 53 today. She died of cancer on December 9, 1996. 
Wikipedia: The Waitresses
Video: The Waitresses - I Know What Boys Like - on Old Grey Whistle Test - 1982 - youtube
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On this date in 1980, Toy Dolls released their debut single, "Tommy Kowey's Car". It was backed by "She Goes To Finos". The A side did not appear on a studio album. The B side would up on their second album, A Far Out Disc, released in 1985. Both tracks also appeared on their 1983 The Wonderful World EP. The Sunderland, England punk band is still together, despite numerous personnel changes.
Wikipedia: Toy Dolls
Official Website: thetoydolls.com
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On this date in 1980, Nightmares In Wax released debut EP, Birth Of A Nation. It contained "Black Leather", "Girl Song" and "Shangri-La". The Liverpool new wave band did not release another album under this name. They found more success under their new name, Dead Or Alive.
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Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers turns 60 today!
The Stranglers, left to right:
Jet Black, Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield and Jean Jacques Burnel
Wikipedia: The Stranglers
Official Website: stranglers.net
Video: The Stranglers - No More Heroes - on Top Of The Pops - 1977 - youtube
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On this date in 1978, The Weirdos released their second single, "We Got The Neutron Bomb". It was backed by "Solitary Confinement". The Los Angeles punk band did not have an album by the time they disbanded in 1981. They have occasionally reunited to perform and record.
Wikipedia: The Weirdos
Myspace: myspace.com/weirdos
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On this date in 1978, The Boys Next Door released their debut single, "These Boots Were Made For Walking". It was backed by "Boy Hero". Neither track appeared on an album. Nick Cave and the boys would soon change their name to The Birthday Party. The Melbourne, Australia post-punk band, as The Birthday Party, called it quits in 1983 and frontman Nick Cave formed The Bad Seeds. 
Wikipedia: The Birthday Party
The Birthday Party's Official Website: thebirthdayparty.com.au
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On this date in 1981, The Wanderers released their debut single, "Ready To Snap". It was backed by "Beyond The Law". The A side appeared on their one and only album, Only Lovers Left Alive, though it was a slightly different version. The B side did not. The band included Stiv Bators (ex-Dead Boys) and Dave Parsons, Rick Goldstein and Dave Treganna (all ex-Sham 69). Bators and Treganna would team up for their next group too...The Lords Of The New Church.
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On this date in 1981, Stiv Bators released his debut solo album, Disconnected. It included the single, "It's Cold Outside". The Youngstown, Ohio former Dead Boys' frontman was in-between bands. He would later front Lords Of The New Church. He died June 3, 1990 from complication from being hit by a bus.
Wikipedia: Stiv Bators
Memorial Website: stivbators.com
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On this date in 1981, The Chefs released their second single, "24 Hours". On one version, it was backed by "Thrush". On another, it was backed by "Someone I Know" and "Let's Make Up". The Brighton, England post punk band released two singles before changing their name to Skat and releasing one more record. They disbanded in 1982.
Wikipedia: The Chefs
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On this date in 1981, The Exploited released their fourth single, "Dogs Of War". It was backed by a live version of "Blown To Bits". The A side did not originally appear on their debut studio album, Punks Not Dead, but it was added as a bonus track when it was re-released on CD. The Edinburgh, Scotland band was one of the U.K.'s original Oi! bands. They are still together but moved towards thrash by the late '80's.
Wikipedia: The Exploited
Official Website: the-exploited.net
Video: The Exploited - Dogs Of War - live - 1983 - youtube
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On this date in 1981, S.P.K. released their debut album, Information Overload Unit. It did not generate any singles. The Sydney, Australia experimental post punk/industrial band was previously known as Surgical Penis Klinik. For this album, S.P.K. stood for System Planning Korporation. The name changed several times before they disbanded. Their last studio recording was in 1987.
Wikipedia: S.P.K.
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On this date in 1981, Red Cross released their self-titled debut EP (nicknamed the "Annie's Got The Hits" EP). It included "Cover Band", "Annette's Got the Hits", "I Hate My School", "Chlorox Girls", "S&M Party" and "Standing in Front of Poseur". None of the tracks appeared on their debut album, Born Innocent, nor were any of the tracks released as singles. The Los Angeles hardcore band included Steve and Jeff McDonald, Ron Reyes (later in Black Flag) and Greg Hetson (of Circle Jerks' fame as well as Bad Religion). They changed their name to Redd Kross later. The band called it quits in 1997 but re-formed a few years ago with the McDonald brothers still at the helm.
Wikipedia: Red Kross
Official Website: reddkross.com
Blogload: Red Cross - Debut EP - anthemsfromthealleyways.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Blondie had the #1 single in the U.S., "Rapture". It appeared on their Autoamerican album. 
Wikipedia: Blondie
Official Website: blondie.net
Video: Blondie - Rapture - youtube
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On this date in 1980, The Boys released their sixth single, "You Better Move On". It was backed by "Schoolgirls". Neither track appeared on a regular album by The Boys. The London punk/power pop band recorded four albums as The Boys plus one under their holiday alter-ego, The Yobs, before disbanding in 1982. They were not newcomers to the scene as Matt Dangerfield and Casino Steel were both with London SS along with Mick Jones (The Clash), Tony James (Generation X) and Brian James(The Damned) before forming The Boys. The Boys have been performing live again.
Wikipedia: The Boys
Official Website: theboys.co.uk
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On this date in 1980, The Undertones released their fifth single, "My Perfect Cousin". It was backed by "Hard Luck (Again)" and "I Don't Want To See You Again". The first two tracks appeared on their second album, Hypnotised. The third track was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #9 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Derry, Northern Ireland punk/post-punk band disbanded in 1983 when singer Feargal Sharkey left. He went solo and Sean and Damian O'Neill formed That Petrol Emotion. The Undertones re-formed in 1999 without Feargal. 
Wikipedia: The Undertones
Official Website: theundertones.com
Video: The Undertones - My Perfect Cousin - on Top Of The Pops - 1980 - youtube
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On this date in 1979, The Comsat Angels released their debut single, "Red Planet". It was backed by "I Get Excited" and "Specimen No. 2". None of the tracks appeared on their 1980 debut album, Waiting For A Miracle. The Sheffield, England post-punk/new wave band changed their name from Com-Sat Angels to The Comsat Angels and then to the C.S. Angels later on due to some pressure from Comsat, the satellite company. They disbanded in 1995. Their bass player was Kevin Bacon. Not that Kevin Bacon.
Wikipedia: The Comsat Angels
A good Fansite: comsatangels.net
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On this date in 1979, Angelic Upstarts released their second single, "I'm An Upstart". It was backed by "Leave Me Alone". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Teenage Warning. Founded in 1977, the South Shields, England Oi! band is still together.
Wikipedia: Angelic Upstarts
Myspace: myspace.com/angelicupstartsmusic
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Taxi Driver is a 1976 film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. The movie is set in early post–Vietnam Era New York City and stars Robert De Niro and features a young Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Leonard Harris, Peter Boyle and Cybill Shepherd.
"You talkin' to me?"
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Soundtrack
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On this date in 1983, Tears For Fears had the #1 album in the U.K., The Hurting. 
Wikipedia: Tears For Fears
Fansite: tearsforfearsfans.com
Video: Tears For Fears - Pale Shelter (from The Hurting) - youtube
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On this date in 1983, Duran Duran had the #1 single in the U.K., "Is There Something I Should Know?". It was a non-LP single that was later added to their debut when re-released. 
Wikipedia: Duran Duran
Official Website: duranduran.com
Video: Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know? - live - 1983 - youtube
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Billy Mackenzie of the Associates would have turned 52 today! He ended his own life 0on January 22, 1997. 
The Associates, left to right: Alan Rankine and Billy MacKenzie
Wikipedia: The Associates
Video: Associates - Party Fears Two - on TV 1982 - youtube
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On this date in 1982, Tones On Tail released their self-titled debut EP. It contained the tracks, "A Bigger Splash", "Copper", "Means Of Escape" and "Instrumental". None of the tracks were included on their 1984 debut album, Pop. The Northampton, England goth/post punk band was a side project for Daniel Ash of Bauhaus and Glen Campling, a Bauhaus roadie. When Bauhaus disbanded in 1983, drummer Kevin Haskins joined Tones On Tail. They lasted until 1985. Ash, Haskins and another former Bauhaus member, David J, formed Love And Rockets.
Wikipedia: Tones On Tail
Official Website: tonesontail.com
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On this date in 1981, 1/2 Japanese released their second single, "Spy (Doors)". It was backed by "I Know How It Feels...Bad" and "My Knowledge Was Wrong". The first two tracks appeared on their second studio album, Loud. The third track did not but was added as a bonus track when re-released on CD. The Uniontown, Maryland punk/experimental band still exists though they are not as active as they once were.
Wikipedia: Half Japanese
A fansite: halfjapanese.co.uk
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On this date in 1981, Public Image Ltd released their fifth single, a 12-inch, "Flowers Of Romace". It was backed by "Home Is Where The Heart Is". The A side was an extended version of a track that appeared on their fourth album, Flowers Of Romance. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #24 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The post-punk band, fronted by John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) formerly of Sex Pistols, lasted until 1993.
Wikipedia: Public Image Ltd
A Fansite: fodderstompf.com
Video: Public Image Ltd - Flowers Of Romance - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube
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On this date in 1980, The Cramps released their second album, Psychedelic Jungle. It contained the single, "Goo Goo Muck". The psychobilly band originally formed in Sacramento, California but spent lots of their time at CBGB's in New York City gathering a following. The band effectively ended with Lux Interior's death last month.
Wikipedia: The Cramps
Official Website: thecramps.com
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On this date in 1981, The Shakin' Pyramids released their debut album, Skin 'Em Up. It included the single, "Take A Trip". The Glasgow, Scotland rockabilly band just released two albums of original recordings before disbanding in 1982.
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Andrew Farriss of INXS turns 50 today.
INXS, top, left to right: Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss and Garry Beers.
Bottom, left to right: Jon Farriss, Michael Hutchence and Kirk Pengilly
Wikipedia: INXS
Official Website: inxs.com
Video: INXS - Don't Change (1982) - youtube
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On this date in 1980, The Pretenders released their fourth single, "Talk Of The Town". It was backed by "Cuban Slide". The A side appeared on their second album, Pretenders II. The B side was a non-LP track (though it appeared on the North America-only EP, Extended Play, released in 1981, along with "Talk Of The Town"). The single reached the #8 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/new wave band, fronted by Ohio-raised Chrissie Hynde, is still in existence.
Wikipedia: The Pretenders
A Fansite: pretendersarchives.com
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On this date in 1980, The Ruts released their fifth single, "Staring At The Rude Boys". It was backed by "Love In Vain". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Grin & Bear It which was a compilation of single tracks and live performances that had not been captured on their debut, The Crack. The single reached the #22 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London reggae-influenced punk band released two albums before the heroin overdose death of lead singer Malcolm Owen on July 14, 1980. They tried to carry on under a new name, Ruts DC, with very limited success and disbanded in 1983.
Wikipedia: The Ruts
Myspace: myspace.com/therutsofficialpage
Video: The Ruts - Staring At The Rude Boys - on Top Of The Pops - 1980 - youtube
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On this date in 1982, Visage released their second album, The Anvil. It contained the singles, "The Damned Don't Cry" (#11 U.K.), "Night Train" (#12 U.K.) and "Whispers". The album, itself, reached the #4 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The London new wave band disbanded in 1984 after three albums.
Wikipedia: Visage
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On this date in 1981, T.S.O.L. made their debut on vinyl with a five song, self-titled EP. The songs were "Superficial Love", "Property Is Theft", "No Way Out", "Abolish Government/Silent Majority" and "World War III". The Huntingon Beach, California hardcore punk band was one of the bands featured on the Rat Music For Rat People compilation. They took a hiatus during the early 90's but have been back together recording and performing since 1996. TSOL stands for True Sounds Of Liberty.
Wikipedia: TSOL
Official Website: truesoundsofliberty.com
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On this date in 1981, The Cure released their sixth single "Primary". It was backed by "Descent". The A side appeared on their third album, Faith. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #43 on the U.K. singles 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
Video: The Cure - Primary - live - 1984 - youtube
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On this date in 1981, Material released their second EP, Temporary Music 2. The four track EP had "Reduction", "Heritage", "Secret Life" and "Dark Things". The first track was also released as a single but none were included on an album. The New York City experimental post punk/jazz funk band has been an off and on project since 1979.
Wikipedia: Material
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On this date in 1981, The Freshies released their tenth record, a single fronted by "Wrap Up The Rockets". It was backed by "Gonna Get Better". Neither track appeared on an album because the band did not produce any. Numerous singles and a few EP's but no albums from the Manchester, England punk/power pop band by the time they disbanded in 1982. Compilations of their material were released posthumously.
Wikipedia: The Freshies
Unofficial Website: thefreshies.co.uk
Blogload: The Freshies - The fairly complete 7 inch discography - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Carpettes released their fourth single, "Johnny Won't Hurt You". It was backed by "Frustration Paradise". Early buyers got a bonus 7-inch of "Total Insecurity" and "Keys To Your Heart", both recorded live. Both sides of the regular single appeared on their debut album, Frustration Paradise. The Tyne and Wear, England punk/power pop band released two albums before disbanding in 1980. They have recently reunited.
Wikipedia: The Carpettes
Official Site: www.thecarpettes.com
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On this date in 1980, Discharge released their debut EP, Realities Of War. It contained "Realities Of War", "They Declare It", "But After The Gig" and "Society's Victim". Four songs clocking in at around five minutes total, none of which appeared on their first album, Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing. They were one of the English punk bands, having started recording demos in 1977, but they didn't distribute anything officially until 1980. The Staffordshire, England punk band disbanded in 1987 but have performed occasionally since.
Wikipedia: Discharge
Myspace: myspace.com/discharge2k
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On this date in 1980, The Residents released their fifth single, Diskomo. The A side was a disco version of their previously released song, "Eskimo". The B side was "Goosebump" which was essentially four tracks, performed with Snakefinger, that consisted of warped versions of children's songs. The A side was added as a bonus to their sixth album, Commercial Album, when re-released on CD. The San Francisco avant-garde band began in Shreveport, Louisiana but moved to San Francisco early on. They continue to release music.
Wikipedia: The Residents
Residents Historical Website: residents.com
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On this date in 1980, The Jam had the #1 single in the U.K., "Going Underground". It did not appear on a regular album. 
Wikipedia: The Jam
Official Website: thejamfan.net
Video: The Jam - Going Underground - youtube
Blogload: The Jam - Greatest Hits - discotheke.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Monks released their debut single, "Nice Legs Shame About The Face ". It was backed by "You'll Be The Death Of Me". The A side appeared on their debut album, Bad Habits, though the name was charged to "Nice Legs (Shame About Her Face)". The B side was a non-LP track. The London punk band was the alter-ego of The Strawbs, a progressive rock/glam rock band and was, in fact, Richard Hudson and John Ford of The Strawbs. They released two albums and several singles through 1981.
Wikipedia: The Monks
Blogload: The Monks - Bad Habits - msoftmix.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, In Camera released their second EP, Fin. It included "The Fatal Day", "Coordinates" and "Apocalypse". The London post punk band had disbanded a year earlier without an album to their credit. These tracks were all taken from John Peel Sessions. Including this release, they released one single and two EP's. 
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On this date in 1982, Thomas Dolby released his fourth single, "Radio Silence". It was backed by "Radio Silence (version)". The A side appeared on his debut album, The Golden Age Of Wireless. The London new wave musician was a previous member of Bruce Woolley and The Camera Club as well as The Fallout Club prior to his solo career. He also wrote "New Toy" for Lene Lovich. After some time off, he has recently started performing again.
Wikipedia: Thomas Dolby
Official Website: thomasdolby.com
Video: Thomas Dolby - Radio Silence - youtube
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On this date in 1982, The Church released their second album, The Blurred Crusade. It contained the singles, "Almost With You" (#21 Australia) and "When You Were Mine". The Sydney, Australia post-punk band first found worldwide recognition in 1988 with "Under The Milky Way". The band moved towards progressive rock by the end of the '80's. They are still together. 
Wikipedia: The Church
Official Website: thechurchband.com
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In March of 1981, The Jags released their fifth single, "The Sound Of G-O-O-D-B-Y-E". It was backed by "The Hurt". The A side appeared on their second album, No Tie Like The Present. The B side was a non-LP track. The Yorkshire, England power pop band released two albums before disbanding in 1982.
Wikipedia: The Jags
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On this date in 1981, New Musik released their second album, Anywhere. It contained the singles, "Churches", "Luxury" and "While You Wait". The album reached the #68 spot on the U.K. albums chart. In the U.S., their second album was called Sanctuary and had a few different tracks. The London new wave/power pop band released three albums before disbanding in 1982.
Wikipedia: New Musik
Unofficial Website: new-musik.co.uk
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On this date in 1981, The Flying Lizards released their fifth single, "Hands 2 Take". It was backed by an instrumental called "Continuity". The A side appeared on their second album, Fourth Wall. The B side was a non-LP track. The London experimental post punk band disbanded in 1984 with three albums, two EP's and several singles to their credit.
Wikipedia: The Flying Lizards
A Fansite: markallencam.com/theflyinglizards.html
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Steve Norman of Spandau Ballet turns 49 today.
Spandau Ballet, top row: Gary Kemp, John Keeble and Martin Kemp
Bottom row: Tony Hadley and Steve Norman
Wikipedia: Spandau Ballet
Official Website: spandauballet.com
Video: Spandau Ballet - To Cut A Long Story Short (1980) - youtube
Blogload: Spandau Ballet - The Singles Collection - ricardovideoclips.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Glaxo Babies released their debut album, Nine Months To The Disco. It contained the single, "Shake (The Foundations)". 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. Before they disbanded, they were 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
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Nick Lowe turns 60 today!
Wikipedia: Nick Lowe
Official Website: nicklowe.net
Video: Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube
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On this date in 1977, Elvis Costello released his debut single, "Less Than Zero". It was backed by "Radio Sweetheart". The A side appeared on his debut album, My Aim Is True. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was later re-released on CD. The A side was also the subject of controversy on a December 17, 1977 broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Elvis started playing "Less Than Zero" but cut it off in less than 10 seconds and broke into the anti-media "Radio Radio" against the show's wishes. It got him banned from the show for years. The London punk/new wave singer is still recording and performing.
Wikipedia: Elvis Costello
Official Website: elviscostello.com
Video: Elvis Costello - Less Than Zero - on TV - 1977 - youtube
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Nena (born Gabriele Susanne Kerner) turns 49 today.
Wikipedia: Nena
Official Website: nena.de
Video: Nena - 99 Red Balloons - on Top Of The Pops - 1984 - youtube
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On this date in 1982, After The Fire released their fourth album, Batteries Not Included. The album contained one single, "Rich Boys". The London band started out as a progressive rock band but turned to new wave by the early '80's. Ex-Flys' drummer Peter King had joined the band prior to their third album. They disbanded in 1983 after four studio albums. They reunited in 2004.
Wikipedia: After The Fire
Official Website: afterthefire.co.uk
Not Batteries Not Included but...
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On this date in 1981, My Captains released their self-titled debut EP. It contained the tracks "Fall", "Converse", "History" and "Nothing". None of the tracks appeared on an album. In Oxford, England post punk band did not release anything else.
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On this date in 1981, Way Of The West released their debut single, "Don't Sat That's Just For White Boys". The B side was "Prove It". The London post punk/new wave band released five singles by 1984 but disappeared before releasing an album. 
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On this date in 1981, Slow Children released their third single, "Talk About Horses". It was backed by "Ticket To France". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track. The new wave band was originally from Los Angeles but moved to England to concentrate on their songwriting. They released two albums by 1982 but that was it. 
Wikipedia: Slow Children
Official Website: palshazar.com/slow_children
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On this date in 1978, Johnny Moped released their debut album, Cycledelic. It contained the singles, "Darling, Let's Have Another Baby" and "Little Queenie". The London punk lasted one album before disbanding in 1978. Captain Sensible played guitar in the band. Just before the record was recorded, a transplanted American named Sissy Bar had left the band. We know her better as Chrissie Hynde.
Wikipedia: Johnny Moped
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On this date in 1978, The Ramones released their seventh single, "Do You Wanna Dance". It was backed by "Cretin Hop" and "It's A Long Way back To Germany". The first two songs appeared on their third album, Rocket To Russia. The third song was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. A second version of the single had "Babysitter" as the B side, the song that originally replaced "Carbona Not Glue" on their second album, Leave Home (before "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker" replaced "Babysitter"). The single reached the #86 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The Queens, NY. punk band hung up their leather jackets in 1996
Wikipedia: The Ramones
Official Website: officialramones.com
Video: The Ramones - Do You Wanna Dance? - live - 1977 - youtube
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On this date in 1982, Squire released their fifth single, "No Time Tomorrow". It was backed by "Don't Cry To Me". Neither track appeared on their only album, Get Smart. The Woking, England mod revivalists came from the same town as The Jam. They disbanded in 1985 with several singles but just one album to their credit.
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On this date in 1981, Paul Kelly and The Dots released their debut album, Talk. It included the singles, "Billy Baxter" #38 Australia) and "Recognition". The Australian power pop band released two albums before disbanding. Paul Kelly performed as Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls and Paul Kelly and The Messengers as well as, simply, Paul Kelly, later on.
Wikipedia: Paul Kelly
Official Paul Kelly Website: paulkelly.com.au
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On this date in 1980, The Stranglers released their sixteenth single, "Just Like Nothing On Earth". The B side was "Maninwhite". The A side was included on their fifth studio album, The Gospel According To The Meninblack. The B side was not but it was added as a bonus track when it was re-released on CD. The punk/post-punk band from Surrey, England started in 1974 as The Guildford Stranglers. They have continued on to the present despite the departure of singer Hugh Cornwell in 1990. 
Wikipedia: The Stranglers
Official Website: stranglers.net
Video: The Stranglers - Just Like Nothing On Earth - live - 1981 - youtube
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On this date in 1981, Cockney Rejects released their first live EP, Easy Life. It was a 7-inch record with "Easy Life" on the A side and "Motorhead" and "Hang 'em High" on the B side. All three songs appeared live on their third album, Greatest Hits Vol III - Live & Loud (which was, in fact, NOT a greatest hits album. Their first three albums were called "Greatest Hits" with sequentially numbered volumes). The London Oi! band continues to record and perform.
Wikipedia: Cockney Rejects
Official Website: cockneyrejects.eu
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On this date in 1981, Spandau Ballet released their third single, "Muscle Bound". It was backed by "Glow". The A side appeared on their debut album, Journeys To Glory, but it was a remixed version. The B side was a non-LP track. The 12 inch version of the single had different versions of both tracks than the seven inch. The single reached the #10 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave band disbanded in 1990
Wikipedia: Spandau Ballet
Official Website: spandauballet.com
Video: Spandau Ballet - Muscle Bound - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube
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On this date in 1980, Expelaires released their second and final single, "Sympathy (Don't Be Taken In)". It was backed by "Kicks". The Liverpool post punk band disbanded before releasing an album. Guitarist David Wolfendon later formed Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry.
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On this date in 1979, Generation X released their fifth single, "Valley Of The Dolls". It was backed by "Shakin' All Over". The A side appeared on their second album, Valley Of The Dolls. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #23 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk band disbanded in 1981 after three albums. Tony James founded Sigue Sigue Sputnik. Billy Idol went solo.
Wikipedia: Generation X
Video: Generation X - Valley Of The Dolls - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube
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On this date in 1979, Siouxsie and The Banshees released their second single, "The Staircase (Mystery)". It was backed by "20th Century Boy". Neither track appeared on an album though the A side was added to their debut album, The Scream, on a later CD re-release. The single reached the #24 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/post-punk/goth band disbanded in 1996.
Wikipedia: Siouxsie and The Banshees
A Fansite: vamp.org/Siouxsie
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On this date in 1978, Subway Sect released their debut single, "Nobody's Scared". It was backed by "Dont Split It". They released two singles under the Subway Sect name without an album. The London punk band re-formed a few years later as Vic Godard and The Subway Sect with frontman Vic Godard as the only remaining member. This incarnation disbanded in 1981. Vic Godard retired from music but had done some work under the Subway Sect name in the last few years.
Wikipedia: Subway Sect
Official Website: vicgodard.com
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On this date in 1978, The Cuban Heels released their debut single, "Downtown". It was backed by "Do The Smok Walk". Neither track appeared on their debut album, Work Our Way To Heaven. The Glasgow, Scotland post punk band was formed when Johnny and The Self-Abusers disbanded. John Malarkey formed The Cuban Heels and released one album and several singles, the last one in 1981. Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill formed Simple Minds. They, of course, lasted a lot longer.
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Ric Ocasek of The Cars turns 60 today.
The Cars, left to right: Benjamin Orr, David Robinson,
Ric Ocasek, Elliot Easton and Greg Hawkes.
Wikipedia: The Cars
Official Website: thecarszone.com
Video: The Cars - Just What I Needed - live - 1978 - youtube
Blogload: The Cars - Complete Greatest Hits - discotheke.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Bongos released their debut album, Drums Along The Hudson. It included the singles, "In The Congo", "Mambo Sun", "The Bulrushes", "Zebra Club" and "Telephoto Lens". The Hoboken, NJ power pop band lasted until 1985 with two full length albums, several singles and some EP's. They have reunited for limited shows the last few years.
Wikipedia: The Bongos
Myspace: myspace.com/thebongos
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On this date in 1982, U2 released its seventh single, "A Celebration". It was backed by "Trash, Trampoline And The Party Girl". Neither side appeared on a regular album. A second version had "Fire" as the B side, a track from their second album, October. The single reached the #47 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The new wave band turned mainstream rock band from Dublin, Ireland is, as we all know, still going strong.
Wikipedia: U2
Official Website: u2.com
Video: U2 - A Celebration - on TV - 1982 - youtube
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Pete Wylie of Wah! Heat (and its many incarnations) turns 51 today! 
Wikipedia: Pete Wylie
Official Pete Wylie Website: petewylie.com
Video: Pete Wylie - Sinful! - on Top Of The Pops - 1986 - youtube
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On this date in 1980, Mo-dettes released their second single, "Paint It Black". It was backed by "Bitta Truth". The A side appeared on their only album, The Story So Far. The B side did not. The British post-punk band (not mod, which their name might imply) included two members not born in the U.K. Guitarist Kate Korus was born in the U.S. and lead vocalist Ramona Carlier was born in Switzerland. The all-girl band disbanded in 1982 after one album. 
Wikipedia: The Mo-dettes
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On this date in 1980, The Jam released their thirteenth single, "Going Underground". It was backed by "Dreams Of Children". Neither track appeared on a regular album though both were added to their fourth album, Setting Sons, when re-released on CD. The single reached the #1 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Woking, U.K. punk/mod band disbanded in 1982 after six studio albums and a host of singles, four of which reached the top spot on the U.K. singles chart. Paul Weller went on to form The Style Council. Bruce Foxton joined Stiff Little Fingers in 1991 and stayed on until 2005. Foxton and Rick Buckler have reunited to record and tour without Weller.
Wikipedia: The Jam
Official Website: thejamfan.net
Video: The Jam - Going Underground - on Top Of The Pops - 1980 - youtube
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On this date in 1979, The Members released their third single, "Offshore Banking Business". The B side was "Solitary Confinement" (which had been their first single). The B side appeared on their debut album, At The Chelsea Nightclub. The A side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #34 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Camberley, England punk/post punk band released four albums before disbanding in 1983.
Wikipedia: The Members
Official Website: themembers.co.uk
Video: The Members - Offshore Banking Business - from Urgh! A Music War - youtube
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 British-American musical comedy film that parodies science fiction and horror films. It gained notoriety as a midnight movie in 1977 when audiences began participating with the film in theaters across the country.
MOVIE
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SOUNDTRACK
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On this date in 1982, Dead Man's Shadow released their second 7-inch record, Bomb Scare. Aside from the title track, it also included "Another Hiroshima" and "Fighting For Reality". None of the tracks appeared on an album but they were included as bonuses when their debut album, The 4P's, was re-released on CD. The London punk band disbanded in 1984.
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On this date in 1981, Eyeless In Gaza released their second single, "Invisibility". It was backed by "Plague Of Years" and an instrumental called "Three Kittens". None of the tracks appeared on an album though all three were added as bonuses to their debut full-length album, Photographs As Memories, when re-released on CD. The Warwickshire, England post punk/new wave band are really the duo of Martyn Bates and Peter Becker. They still record.
Wikipedia: Eyeless In Gaza
Unofficial Website: eyelessingaza.com
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On this date in 1981, Soft Cell released their debut single, "A Man Can Get Lost". It was backed by "Memorabilia". They also issued a 12-inch at the same time with "Memorabiliaa" as the A side and a different song, "Persuasion" as the B side. The singles did not chart. Both "Memorabilia" and "A Man Can Get Lost" would appear in remixed form on their second album, Non-Stop Ecstatic Dancing, when it was released in 1982. Only there was a twist. The latter's song title changed to "A Man Could Get Lost" when on the album. The Leeds, England new wave band disbanded in 1984 but has gotten together again in recent years.
Wikipedia: Soft Cell
A Fansite: soft-cell.tripod.com
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On this date in 1980, The Xdreamysts released their third single, "I Don't Wanna Go". It was backed by "Silly Games". Both tracks appeared on their self-titled debut album. The Coleraine, Northern Ireland power pop band released four singles and an album before disbanding in 1981. They have made some recent live appearances.
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On this date in 1980, Six Minute War released their debut EP, 33.3/75P. It contained ten tracks on a 7 inch piece of vinyl. Fast and short. The Surrey, England punk band disbanded in 1981 after three EP's.
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On this date in 1980, Madness released their debut EP, Work, Rest & Play. It contained "Night Boat To Cairo", "Deceives The Eye", "The Young And The Old" and "Don't Quote Me On That". The lead track was a remixed version of a song that appeared on their debut album, One Step Beyond. The other three tracks were unique to the EP. The offering reached the #6 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London ska band called it quits in 1986 but re-formed in 1992 and continues on.
Wikipedia: Madness
Official Website: madness.co.uk
Blogload: Madness - The Business - a compilation - includes all 4 tracks from Rest, Work & Play - whatilike-jp.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Brian Brain released his debut single, They've Got Me In The Bottle. It was backed by "I Get Pain". Both tracks appeared on his debut album, Unexpected Noises. This personna was a side project for Martin Atkins, the Coventry, England drummer for Public Image Ltd. He continued on as Brian Brain even after leaving Public Image Limited.
Wikipedia: Martin Atkins
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On this date in 1980, The Members released their fifth single, "Romance". The B side was "The Ballad Of John And Martin". The A side appeared on their second album, 1980 - The Choice Is Yours. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. Although the band was active since 1976, they didn't release anything on vinyl until 1978. The Camberley, England punk/post punk band released four albums before disbanding in 1983. 
Wikipedia: The Members
Official Website: themembers.co.uk
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On this date in 1980, The Cramps released their debut full length album, Songs The Lord Taught Us. It included the singles, "Fever" and "Garbageman". The psychobilly band originally formed in Sacramento, California but spent lots of their time at CBGB's in New York City gathering a following. The band effectively ended with Lux Interior's death last month. 
Wikipedia: The Cramps
Official Website: thecramps.com
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On this date in 1980, The Humans released their second record, an EP called Play. The four track record included "I Live In The City", "Play", "Tracy" and "Pipeline". None of the tracks appeared on their debut album. The Santa Cruz, California surf-influenced new wave band disbanded in 1981. They have occasionally gotten back together to perform.
Wikipedia: The Humans
Myspace: myspace.com/thehumanssite
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On this date in 1980, Buzz and The Flyers released their debut single, "Little Pig". It was backed by "Let's Bop" and "You Crazy Gal You". All three tracks appeared on their self-titled debut album. The New York City rockabilly band disbanded after a couple of singles and the one album.
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On this date in 1979, Glaxo Babies released their debut EP, This Is Your Life. Aside from the title track, it also included "Stay Awake", "Because Of You" and "Who Killed Bruce Lee?". All four tracks appeared on their second album, Put Me On The Guest List, though "Who Killed Bruce Lee?" was not the same version that appeared on the EP. 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. Before they disbanded, they were 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
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On this date in 1982, The Jam had the #1 album in the U.K., The Gift. 
Wikipedia: The Jam
Official Website: thejamfan.net
Video: The Jam - Precious (from The Gift) - on TV - 1982 - youtube
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On this date in 1982, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts had the #1 single in the U.S., "I Love Rock 'N' Roll". It appeared on their album of the same name. 
Wikipedia: Joan Jett
Official Website: joanjett.com
Video: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'N' Roll - live - 1983 - youtube
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On this date in 1982, The Fleshtones released their fourth single, "Shadow-Line". It was backed by "All Around The World". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Roman Gods. The Queens, NY punk/new wave band was a regular at CBGB's while developing their musical sound. They still perform.
Wikipedia: The Fleshtones
Myspace: myspace.com/fleshtones
Video: The Fleshtones - Shadow-line - from Urgh! A Music War - youtube
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On this date in 1982, Abrasive Wheels released their debut EP, The Army Song EP. It contained the tracks, "The Army Song", "Juvenile" and "So Slow". None of the tracks appeared on their debut album, When The Punks Go Marching In, but all three were added as bonus tracks when the album was re-released on CD. The Leeds, England punk band had formed in the '70's but did not issue a release until 1981. By 1984, the wheels had stopped. A few years ago, the band re-formed.
Wikipedia: Abrasive Wheels
Official Website: abrasivepunk.com
Blogload: Abrasive Wheels - When The Punks Go Marching In - untalk.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Cuddly Toys released their second album, Trials And Crosses. It included the single, "It's A Shame". The London band used to be called Raped, a non-marketable name to say the least. After a few years they changed their name to Cuddly Toys, shifted towards being a cross-dressing glam punk/new wave act (instead of a pure punk band) and, in the process, alienated their original fans. However, Cuddly Toys were big in Japan. They were done under either name by 1982.
Not Trials And Crosses but their debut album...
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On this date in 1981, Josef K re-released their debut single, "Chance Meeting". It was backed by "Pictures (Of Cindy)". The A side was a re-mixed version of the original release. None of the tracks appeared on their only album (while together). They had first cut an album called Sorry For Laughing but it wasn't released until 1990 because of their dissatisfaction with the results. The Edinburgh, Scotland post-punk band disbanded in 1982. 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
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On this date in 1981, The Cravats released their fourth 7-inch record, "You're Driving Me ". It was backed by "I Am The Dreg". Both tracks appeared on their second album, The Colossal Tunes Out. The Redditch, England punk/post punk band released two albums and several singles before disappearing after 1982.
Wikipedia: The Cravats
Official Website: thecravats.com
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On this date in 1981, Tenpole Tudor released their third single, "The Swords Of A Thousand Men". It was backed by "Love And Food". The A side appeared on their debut album, Eddie, Old Bob, Dick And Gary . The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track on a later CD re-release. The single reached the #6 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk band broke up in 1982 after two albums and several singles. Eddie Tenpole (also known as Eddie Tudor-Pole and Eddie Tenpole Tudor) went solo and the rest of the band became The Tudors. Neither new act was long-lasting. Tenpole Tudor, itself, has re-united many a time since.
Wikipedia: Tenpole Tudor
Video: Tenpole Tudor - Swords Of A Thousand Men - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube
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On this date in 1981, Stiff Little Fingers released their eighth single, "Just Fade Away". It was backed by "Go For It" and a live track called "Doesn't Make It Right". The first two tracks appeared on their third studio album, Go For It. 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, led by original members Jake Burns and Ali McMordie. They occasionally release new material but have maintained a frequent performance schedule.
Wikipedia: Stiff Little Fingers
Official Website: slf.com
Blogload: Stiff Little Fingers - Go For It - musicasaludable.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Bill Nelson released his third 7-inch record, "Banal". It was backed by "Mr. Magnetism Himself". The A side appeared on his first full length album, Quit Dreaming And Get On The Beam. The B side was a non-LP track that was added to the album as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The 12 inch version included two additional tracks, "Hers Is A Lush Situation" and "Turn To Fiction", also non-LP tracks. The Wakefield, England new wave musician, formerly in Be Bop Deluxe, is still recording.
Wikipedia: Bill Nelson
Official Website: billnelson.com
Blogload: Bill Nelson - Quit Dreaming And Get On The Beam - rho-xs.blogspot.com
Slim Jim Phantom (born James McDonnell) of Stray Cats turns 48 today.
Strays Cats, left to right:
Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker.
Wikipedia: Stray Cats
Official Website: straycats.com
Video: Stray Cats - Runaway Boys - on Top Of The Pops - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: Stray Cats - Built For Speed - bluesandcats.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Go-Betweens released their third single, "I Need Two Heads" backed by "Stop Before You Say It". This was their first single released outside of their native Australia. In fact, when they went to Scotland to record the single, they didn't bring a drummer. They borrowed Steve Daly from Orange Juice for the recordings. Neither track appeared on an album. The Brisbane, Australia post punk band originally disbanded in 1989. They re-formed in 2000 but hung it up for good in 2006 after the death of founder Grant McLennan.
Wikipedia: The Go-Betweens
Unofficial Website: go-betweens.net
Blogload: The Go-Betweens - I Need Two Heads - 7 inch (both sides) - cliffrichardsneck.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, John Foxx released his second single, "No-One Driving". It was actually a double single. The other three tracks were "Glimmer", "Mr. No" and "This City". The A side appeared on his debut solo album, Metamatic, but it was a re-mixed version. The remaining tracks were non-LP tracks that wound up being added as bonus tracks on a later CD re-release. The Lancashire, England post punk musician was the original lead singer for Ultravox. He is still active.
Wikipedia: John Foxx
Official Website: metamatic.com
Video: John Foxx - No One Driving - youtube
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On this date in 1980, Snakefinger released his third single, "The Model". It was backed by "Talkin' In The Town". The A side appeared on his debut album, Chewing Hides The Sound. The B side was a non-LP track. Snakefinger was actually London post punk musician Philip Charles Lithman. Under the name Snakefinger, he released five studio albums before dying of a heart attack on July 1, 1987. His close association with The Residents were a major influence on them and vice versa. He played for years with them live and contributed in the studio.
Wikipedia: Snakefinger
Blogload: Snakefinger - Chewing Hides The Sound - thethingonthedoorstep.blogspot.com
Posion Ivy (born Kristy Wallace) turns 56 today! 
The Cramps, left to right:
Poison Ivy, Lux Interior, Nick Knox and Bryan Gregory
Wikipedia: The Cramps
Official Website: thecramps.com
Video: The Cramps - I Was A Teenage Werewolf - from Urgh! A Music War - youtube
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On this date in 1979, Scars released their debut single, "Adult/ery". It was backed by "Horrorshow". Neither track appeared on their debut album, Author! Author!. The Edinburgh, Scotland post punk band broke up in 1982 with just one album.
Wikipedia: Scars
Myspace: myspace.com/thescarsscotland
Blogload: Scars - Adult/ery - 7 inch (both sides) - asfm.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Cowboys International released their debut single, "Aftermath". It was backed by "Future Noise". The A side appeared on their one and only album, The Original Sin, though the single was re-mixed. The B side did not get included on the album but was added when it was re-released on CD as The Original Sin - Revisited. The electronic power pop/new wave band included Terry Chimes (ex-The Clash) and Keith Levene (ex-The Clash and, at this time, in Public Image Limited). 
Wikipedia: Cowboys International
Official Website: cowboysinternational.com
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On this date in 1982, Classix Nouveaux released their eighth single, "Because You're Young". It was backed by "It's Not Too Late". 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 #43 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 - Because You're Young - youtube
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On this date in 1982, The Boomtown Rats released their fifth album, V Deep. It contained the singles, "Never In A Million Years" (#62 U.K.), "House On Fire" (#24 U.K.), "Up All Night" and "Charmed Lives". The album reached the #64 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Dublin, Ireland punk/new wave band disbanded in 1986 after six albums.
Wikipedia: The Boomtown Rats
Official Website: boomtownrats.co.uk
Blogload: The Boomtown Rats - V Deep - ustedville.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, U.K. Subs released their fourth studio album, Endangered Species. It contained the single, "Countdown". 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
Blogload: U.K. Subs - Endangered Species - espunxneverdie.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Drongos For Europe released their debut 7-inch record. The record featured "Death's A Career", "Splitbreed" and "Russian Delight". None of the tracks appeared on an album. The Birmingham, England punk band released three EP's before disbanding in 1984. They re-formed in 1987 and their level of activity was inconsistent until 1999 when the band kicked into a new gear, touring and recording regularly. They are touring and well worth seeing.
Official Website: drongos-for-europe.tk
Myspace: myspace/drongosforeurope
Blogload: Drongos For Europe - "Splitbreed" and "Russian Delight" - killyourpetpuppy.co.uk
On this date in 1981, Bauhaus released their fifth single, "Kick In The Eye". It was backed by "Satori". The A side was a remixed version of a track that would appear on their second album, Mask. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track on the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #59 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Northampton, England goth band, originally known as Bauhaus 1919, broke up in 1983. Peter Murphy found some success as a solo artist. After some other short-lived projects, the remaining former members of Bauhaus (Daniel Ash, David J and Kevin Haskins) formed Love And Rockets. Bauhaus recently reunited to record a new album and tour.
Wikipedia: Bauhaus
Official Website: bauhausmusik.com
Video: Bauhaus - Kick In The Eye - live - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Bauhaus - Mask - auraldamage.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Aztec Camera released its first single, "Just Like Gold" backed by "We Could Send Letters". It would not be until 1983 when they released their first album, High Land, Hard Rain. When they did, The B side of this single was included. The A side was left off. The single reached the #10 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Glasgow, Scotland new wave band disbanded in 1995.
Wikipedia: Aztec Camera
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Terry Hall of The Specials and Fun Boy Three turns 50 today
Fun Boy Three, left to right:
Neville Staples, Terry Hall and Lynval Golding
Wikipedia: The Specials
Official Website: thespecials.com
Video: The Specials - Gangsters (1979) - youtube
Blogload: The Specials - The Singles Collection - satanska.blogspot.com
Wikipedia: Fun Boy Three
Video: Fun Boy Three - Our Lips Are Sealed - on TV - 1983 - youtube
Blogload: Fun Boy Three - debut album - frisiansotherfavorites.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Fad Gadget released their second single, "Ricky's Hand". It was backed by "Handshake". Neither track appeared on an album. The London, England avant-garde band was actually Frank Tovey and an ever-changing group of musicians. Fad Gadget broke up in 1984. Frank Tovey passed away April 3, 2002.
Wikipedia: Fad Gadget
Official Website: fadgadget.co.uk
Blogload: The Best Of Fad Gadget - gnomomusic.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Polyphonic Size released their second EP, Pragmatic Songs. The four song EP contained "Logique Polygonale", "Ommatidia", "Party" and "Travelling Things". None of the tracks appeared on an album nor were any released separately. The Brussels, Belgium new wave band disbanded in 1991 after three albums and numerous EP's and singles. 
Unofficial Website: polyphonicsize.free.fr
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