Interviews Conducted for 40 years of punk in Milton Keynes for Living Archive.
Si talks to Alison for Punk Stories UK about his turbulent younger years, how he used university to escape from those times and how he went on to taking part in demonstrations and direct action.
Terry (Tel) Wright
Born 6th September 1965, Died 8th January 1989 (aged 23)
Tel's Punk Story, words spoken by lifetime friend Nick Oakley (Chimp)
Adrian Street (Adrian Stranik) was influenced by Rock and Roll, he tells us about his first recording, a local compilation album, through his gigs stretching across to the USA to becoming a published author.
Colin (Colsk) Latter shares his punk story. He talks about bands, namely The Epileptics, Flux of Pink Indians amongst others, his painting and a connection to Tommy 'The Terrible'.
Would like to thank One Little Independent Records for sound clip permissions.
1. Tube Disaster
2. Tapioca Sunrise
3. They Lie We Die
4. Nothing is Not Done
5. 1970's have been made in Hong Kong
Stef tells us about his reasons for leaving Glasgow to come to England, taking part in Stop the City in Scotland and a tale of a green corduroy suit complete with waistcoat.
Just a heads up, this one is a little sweary.
Mikki Thomas (Mikki Mu) talks about the history of the club from its inception at The Starting Gate all the way through to The Joint and beyond.
This interview taken from the recent upload of the podcast about Peartree Bridge Centre.
Greg tells us about hearing The Clash on the radio and it changing his life, DIY Punk clothing, Friars Venue and an unfortunate event with a neck chain.
Paul tells us about his humble beginnings using his bunk bed to practice drumming, playing with Eddie Stanton in Peace of Crecy to enjoying more mellow music including 70's Disco.
Rob tells us about his love of music, the many bands he has been in, the fun and the more serious, and how he is still involved in the music scene.
Jasmine Storm talks about how she discovered The Starting Gate and how she "found her tribe”
This interview taken from the recent upload of the recent podcast about Peartree Bridge Centre.
Steve Spon from many bands including Pneumania and UK Decay from Luton tells us about gigging, riots, recording and doing a tour supporting Dead Kennedys.
Apologies for the sound not being as clear as usual.