UK Punk: 999
Here’s one recently heard on Sirius Satellite’s Punk channel. As much as I’ve enjoyed the Clash and the Sex Pistols, I haven’t had too much exposure in my life to other UK punk bands of the era (the late 70’s punk “revolution”); bands like the Damned, the Buzzcocks, and this group: 999.
Formed in London in December 1976, the band was originally made up of singer / guitarist Nick Cash, guitarist Guy Days, bassist Jon Watson, and drummer Pablo LaBrittain. All but Watson are still going strong to this day, and should have a new albm of material out later this year.
This song is from their fourth album, 1980’s The Biggest Prize in Sport. It has a punk / pop anthem type feel to it. Good stuff…
999 – Found Out Too Late
999’s Official Site.
Buy Biggest Prize in Sport (Amazon)
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4 Comments
Jim
Punk Rock!
Frequently Heard Buzzcocks: http://melchman.net/subtext/files/10bac7f7652bda727752d11f5f3bafca-133.html
Eric
I am absolutely digging Sirius’ new punk channel. I think I used to have that 999 album on vinyl. If so, I must have gotten rid of it somewhere. Great to hear it again.
Pete
Nice Jim! Thanks for the Buzzcocks complement…..
Eric – Sirius Punk must have been added in the last update a few weeks ago, huh? Didn’t know it was there until last week. I know where I’ll be hanging for the foreseeable future…
W
A forgotten Punk classic band! I think the skinhead bit doomed them, as with Sham 69. A great song this. Thanks for posting.