Punk 2008... Issue 9 - July 2008

My Name Is Paul You know the kind of guy who writes some bad things, and then wonders why his life sucks? Well... that was me. Every time something good happened to me, something bad was always waiting around the corner. Karma. That's when I realised I had to change. So, I made a list of everything bad I've ever written and, one by one I'm going to make up for all my mistakes. I'm just trying to be a better person. My name is Paul.

Sham 69 OK here's another wrong made right. For 8 years the Sham entry has been mainly a negative one from the Melody Maker. This issue we see the mighty Sham 69 given the full Punk77 treatment and overhaul to give them their due and place in the punk firmament. Sham 69 were a shit hot punk band of the late seventies. Discover why with an extensive history and discography and an entry choc full of goodies and surprises. Extensive quotes from Dave Parsons and Jimmy and comments from TalkPunk regulars Kenny, Nigey B, Angry

Basczax With a name bastardised from Bass sax  and the ex singer of Blitzkrieg Bop on keyboards this Teeside band were not going to be run of the mill. Bass player Mick Todd recounts the time of Punk, Fast records and songs with titles like 'Karleean Photography.'

First Time at The Roxy Regular of the Ranch and Eric's, Rita Pike got in touch after she appeared in the Roxy Club book and gave a short interview about the time she went to the club and her recollections. We also feature in full her Roxy contribution to the fanzine 'Summer Salt' from 1977 and some great photos of Sham 69 and Menace from the night.

The Lazers Oh yes it's another long lost band from ye olde Roxy Club. Gary Miller tells us about songs like 'Incest Is Best' and auditioning before gay gangster club owner Kevin St John in his living room while he made lewd comments!

Best Of TalkPunk Menace  - No Escape from Nowhere reviewed by Skullduggery Kaiser Chiefs Live at The Eden Project - Punk77 Don Letts Punk Rock Movie reviewed - Punk77 Post Punk Savage - Ged Babey posts an interview with Jon Savage Hot Chip in Brighton - Nigey B bows down to the their majesty! Warped Tour - Slits & Heartattacks comes clean! SLF in Derry - Cozy gets a stiffy! Arturo Bassick - Fat Bloke Thin Book - Review Punk77

Purchasing The Book - down to the last 50 now!! Feel tempted then? Here's how you get one.. The preferred option is through the website. (Paypal Buttons below) I get more of the dosh and it means I can pay back the money I loaned faster.  If you want me to (and I don't know why you would unless you're hoping to find my cheque book) I'll even sign it. Or  you can buy it from Amazon, Wholesale enquiries please email New Interview on Pennyblackmusic.co.uk              UK                                 £16 Europe                         £19 US (Airmail)                 £19 Australia (Airmail)      £23

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Right that's it till the next time whenever that may be. Keep in touch.
Paul - July 2008

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