Punk Stories: UK

Colin (Colsk) Latter interview for Punk Stories UK October 2024

Colin (Colsk) Latter shares his punk story. He talks about bands, namely The Epileptics, Flux of Pink Indians amongst others, his painting and a connection to Tommy 'The Terrible'.
Would like to thank One Little Independent Records for sound clip permissions. 
1. Tube Disaster
2. Tapioca Sunrise
3. They Lie We Die
4. Nothing is Not Done
5. 1970's have been made in Hong Kong

Stefan (Stef) Goodheir interview for Punk Stories UK Sept 24

Stef tells us about his reasons for leaving Glasgow to come to England, taking part in Stop the City in Scotland and a tale of a green corduroy suit complete with waistcoat. 
Just a heads up, this one is a little sweary.

Mikki Thomas (Mikki Mu) The Starting Gate and The Joint in Milton Keynes

Mikki Thomas (Mikki Mu) talks about the history of the club from its inception at The Starting Gate all the way through to The Joint and beyond. 
 
This interview taken from the recent upload of the podcast about Peartree Bridge Centre. 

Greg Howes interview for Punk Stories Sept 24

Greg tells us about hearing The Clash on the radio and it changing his life, DIY Punk clothing, Friars Venue and an unfortunate event with a neck chain. 

Paul (Will) Williams interview for Punk Stories July 24

Paul tells us about his humble beginnings using his bunk bed to practice drumming, playing with Eddie Stanton in Peace of Crecy to enjoying more mellow music including 70's Disco. 

Rob Taylor Interview for Punk Stories June 2024

Rob tells us about his love of music, the many bands he has been in, the fun and the more serious, and how he is still involved in the music scene. 

Jasmine Storm The Starting Gate and The Joint in Milton Keynes

Jasmine Storm talks about how she discovered The Starting Gate and how she "found her tribe”
This interview taken from the recent upload of the recent podcast about Peartree Bridge Centre. 

Steve Spon from UK Decay tells us about bands and tours from his past

Steve Spon from many bands including Pneumania and UK Decay from Luton tells us about gigging, riots, recording and doing a tour supporting Dead Kennedys.
 
Apologies for the sound not being as clear as usual. 

Memories of Peartree, The Starting Gate and The Joint

In this podcast you will hear Lisa Hosking, Mikki Mu, Jasmine Storm and Debra Mathews talk about their memories of Peartree Bridge. Peartree Bridge Youth Centre came to be the place to go for live music, DJ's and the club The Joint. A compilation album featuring local bands 'A Warped Sense of Human was recorded there. Once it was all over the derelict building was vandalised and then used by skateboarders who brought ramps into the gym downstairs. 

Memories of Rock Against Racism March and Concert 1978, Clash, X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse, Tom Robinson Band

Memories of the Rock Against Racism March and Concert 1978, Clash, X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse, Tom Robinson Band.
On the 30th of April 2024 it will be the 46th anniversary of the Rock Against Racism march and concert. The march congregated at Trafalgar Square then marched to Victoria Park with bands and entertainment. Here are four short interviews with people who were there on the day. 
I share my story of the day and how I got there, Glenn O’halloran tells how he was already in touch with the Rock Against Racism team before the event, Richard Arridge shares his memories, I came across him whilst looking for photographs of the event and discovered his and he kindly allowed me to share them.  And last but not least Paul Welford (AKA Twiz).