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ON THIS DAY ... in 1987 - SURF DRUMS

ON THIS DAY ... in 1987 - SURF DRUMS

13 photos from a Melody Maker interview, 1987

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SURF DRUMS were a great indie band from Birmingham who released an excellent series of singles - ‘Take It With Me’, ‘Walkaway’ and ‘Black Tambourine’. Anne-Marie and Colin later went on to Korova Milkbar (two albums, five singles).

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