In January 1980, The Stranglers faced what should have been a career-derailing crisis. Hugh Cornwell, frontman and principal songwriter, had been sentenced to eight weeks in Pentonville Prison after being convicted for possession of heroin and cocaine. For most bands, this would have meant cancelling the entire promotional cycle for their new record, The Raven, … Continue reading The Stranglers and Friends. 1980 The Tour When the Frontman Was In Prison and the Band Played On.
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Who Ate All the Pies? Why Non-League Football Still Sings the Loudest and Keeps British Football’s True Spirit Alive
Few football chants are as instantly recognisable, or as gleefully insulting as the timeless insult: Who ate all the pies?Who ate all the pies?You fat bastard, you fat bastard,You ate all the pies! It’s a song that has resonated around British terraces for decades, aimed at hapless goalkeepers, aging full backs, portly linesmen, rival fans, … Continue reading Who Ate All the Pies? Why Non-League Football Still Sings the Loudest and Keeps British Football’s True Spirit Alive
The Cost of Living: The EP That Bridged The Clash’s Growing Pains and Their Greatest Triumph
There is a link to 5 other blogs I have written about The Clash at the bottom of the blog. When you look back at The Clash’s discography, it’s tempting to jump straight from their ferocious debut to the iconic masterpiece of London Calling. But in between came the rather dismal Give ’Em Enough Rope, … Continue reading The Cost of Living: The EP That Bridged The Clash’s Growing Pains and Their Greatest Triumph
The Rights of Fans. 