ON THIS DAY ... in 1981/84/91 - Action Pact, Celebration, 1000 Mexicans, Vicious Kiss
Nostalgia including Ye Olde London Towne (131 photos)
ACTION PACT (28 photos)
ACTION PACT were easily one of the best of the early 80’s Punk generation, leaving a slew of spirited records behind them, seen here rehearsing at a local youth club in hometown Stanwell, then outside the local pub where some bands occasionally gigged, The Happy Landing. Bonus points for the Space Invaders machine! That’s the thing about old photos, you never know what little gems are thown up.
CELEBRATION (29 photos)
Interviewed them for Zigzag on the basis of a great single, ‘Mad Celebration’ in 1984. Never heard of again!
1000 MEXICANS (40 photos)
Brilliant indie band. ‘Last Pop Song’ single is immense.
VICIOUS KISS at the Bull & Gate 2.2.91 (34 photos)
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