Modestly billed in NMX fanzine as "the gig of the century", the meeting of these two giants of the industrial music scene on Cabaret Voltaire's home turf was not to be missed. Roger was there, along with pretty much everyone else who was in a band in Sheffield. 

Guest voices - Amy, Brent and Wilma.

Artwork by Rionagh.

Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp, who also kindly supplied the audio sound bed to the TG part of the podcast.

Other sound FX by Zapsplat and Freesound.org, with particular thanks to:

Hallick - applause.
Joe Deshon - classroom ambience.
Stondi - guitar drone.
Stomachache - power chord.
Jim Purbrick - "Le Radio".
"0ktober" - radio fuzz.
Rutger Muller - drums.
Lincoln Log - Korg KR55B.

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Roger gets a job, a proper job with a salary and everything. The balancing act of wanting to be a rock 'n' roll star and keeping the parents happy starts here. The Human League impress with their gift of sound and vision, as do The Scars with their porcupine new wave pop. Ian Curtis dies.

This one is a bit sweary.

Guest voice by Brent.

Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.

Artwork by Rionagh.

Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound.org. 

Office sounds - dnlburnett.
Transit van - LG.
Synths - Vedas.
Men laughing - Craig Smith.
Bottles - Adam N.
Concert applause - Halleck.
Sad synth melody - Matt Campbell.

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Spring and summer 1980 and Roger has a front row seat to witness unfancied, electro-pop mini-moguls Vice Versa mutate into globe-straddling chart-toppers ABC. 

With special guest Vice Versa / ABC co-founder Mark White.

Guest voice by Brent.

Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.

Artwork by Rionagh.

Sound FX by Zapsplat and Freesound.org

Thanks to Magedu, LG, Alienist Cog.

Saxophone - Stan Rams.

Synth - Unhacker.

Drum machines - Lincoln Log.

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Roger becomes a recording artiste, with the release of a DVA track on the "1980 - The First Minutes" EP on Neutron Records. 

Not much beats the thrill of hearing John Peel play your record on the radio.

Also featured are I'm So Hollow, who deliver another powerful set upstairs at the George IV, and the Stunt Kites, who are about to crash and burn.

Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.

Artwork by Rionagh.

Guest voice by Jono Podmore.

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With thanks to Rutger Muller (punk band), "000600" (stomps), Incarnadine and Mr. Auralization.

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Into the Eighties with season three, recalling happy nights of booze, the Blitz club and bagpipes. 

The year gets off to a shaky start with the Stunt Kites and Urban Tech, but finally comes to life with a packed-out venue for They Must Be Russians.

Thanks to Brent for the guest voice, and to Carl O'Connor for the bagpipes on 'Bagpipe Boogie'.

Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.

Artwork by Rionagh.

Sound FX from Zapsplat and Freesound.org with thanks to Dkustic, KV Garlic, Lincoln Log (drone and drum machine), Kiijaz and Edtijo (synth melody).

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It's the end of the seventies, and Roger's last gig of the decade finds him at his new favourite watering hole - the Blitz club at The George IV Pub - checking out the much-talked about Artery, with support from Doncaster-based tin foil enthusiasts Shy Tots. 

Also features Elliott Gould, Malcolm Muggeridge, David Bowie and Jenny Agutter in 'Walkabout'. 

Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.

Artwork by Rionagh.

Sound FX by Freesound.org and Zapsplat. With particular thanks to Plagasul (guitar riff), Big Joe Drummer (drum samples), Annerie, Audio Hero, AAJ, PM In Motion and Fox Audio.

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In which Roger discovers another great new Sheffield-based band to get excited about, the awkward but intoxicating Salon Graph. 

He is particularly taken with co-vocalist Pam Young, and falls for her from afar. 

Memorable nights out at Sheffield University, The George IV and The Blitz Club in the autumn and winter of 1979.

Guest voice - John Whyman.

Intro and outro music - Simon Elliott-Kemp.

Artwork - Rionagh.

Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org with thanks to dlam1991, Oniwe, Oorlab, Lincoln Log (for the drum machine) and Arnand Coutancier.

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A new club night opens in Sheffield, with fast-rising post-punk band I'm So Hollow appearing as headliners. Roger checks it out, and feels right at home with the other misfits, musicians and posers who will become regulars in this little room above the George IV pub on Infirmary Road.

Special thanks to Jane Antcliff-Wilson for the guest lead vocals.

Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.

Artwork by Rionagh.

Sound FX by Freesound.org and Zapsplat.

Courtesy of Klankbeeld, Rutger Muller, Big Joe Drummer and Adam A. Johnson.

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The charismatic Julian Cope brings his psychedelic Scouser cohorts to a NOWSOC (Now Society) bop in Bar 2 at Sheffield University. Roger is impressed by these bouncing babies. Also, life on the dole, Clock DVA, Jean Cocteau and Roxy Music B-sides. 

Thanks to Kilian for the guest voice.

Simon Elliott-Kemp - intro and outro music.

Rionagh - artwork.

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With particular thanks to: Sagetyrtle, Tsidilin, Wolff Amps, Rikus 246, Berwitz and Esares. 

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Roger discovers a new Sheffield band to get excited about, the very impressive Vendino Pact, in a suburban pub on a mundane housing estate. 

Old pals the Stunt Kites wind up the locals, and Roger discovers the treasure trove known as Rare 'N' Racy.

Thanks to Brent and John for the guest voices.

Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.

Artwork by Rionagh.

Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org. With thanks to Benboncon, Jsandvik, Xtragamr, Craig Smith, Klankbeeld, Chemerical, LG and Deleted User.

Please note: this one is a bit sweary.

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