U.K. Subs pictured in 1980
It was of course the Subs who inspired this 20 from '80 thread idea with their refrain '1980 is a brand new age!', so it is only right and proper that Charlie's boys feature in this list and round it off.
1980 was indeed a very good year for the Subs who at the time were working hard to build up a following by relentlessly touring (a habit that they have not kicked to this day!).
I am happy to say that the U.K. Subs are still with us and still touring constantly. A quick check shows that they embark on an extensive UK tour next month, followed by Europe early in the new year.
Here's a show from August 1980 from The Music Machine in London's Camden. The set contains new material from the forthcoming 'Diminished Responsibility' album released the following year.
Music Press advert for the gig
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01. Emotional Blackmail
02. You Don't Belong
03. Confrontation Street
04. New Order
05. I Couldn't Be You
06. Tomorrow's Girls
07. Left For Dead
08. Warhead
09. Public Servant
10. Kicks
11. Fall Of The Empire
12. Rat Race
13. New York State Police
14. Teenage
15. Crash Course
16. C.I.D.
Also playing tonight:
The Bodysnatchers Hornsea Floral Hall, London
Athletico Spizz 80/Tenpole Tudor Marquee, London
Hi Great Blog.
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Cheers Daz
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the file !
ReplyDeleteSaw them many times at the music machine back in the day.
I remember the bass player whacking a skinhead who was doing nazi signs in the audience.
Charlie could be found sitting at the bar having a pint just like a normal punter.
I loved their gig nights coz they were always cheap or even sometimes free to get in ,good times for us skint kids :)